Navigating Change: Managing Transition Stress & Anxiety A new semester brings new opportunities, new experiences, and new challenges. Whether you're a first-year student adjusting to college life, returning after a break, balancing academics and athletics, or simply navigating a new routine, it's normal to feel stressed or overwhelmed at times. The good news? Stress is a common response to change, and there are healthy ways to manage it. Small steps can make a big difference