“It is homework because a lot of it really is unnecessary. A lot of it feels like they’re giving it to you just for the sake of giving it, which is pretty stressful because it’s stacked on top of a lot of things that students already have to do.”
Rhea Karamuru, 10
“I think it’s maintaining averages, especially in AP classes with the stress of ranking and what kind of colleges you want to attend. It’s the stress of making sure that you’re on the path that you want yourself to be on, and the path that your parents want you to be on.”
Jared Hoffman, 11
“I think it can change for every student. For me, it’s extracurriculars, since I’m in band. So the pressure to do well in performances and my leadership position are my main stressors.”
Ashleigh Jooste, 12
"I think that trying to find balance between classes and extracurriculars is a big stressor. It’s hard for people to manage everything because time management is really important, and for me, that’s something that I struggle with.”
