Stress Tolerance (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- recognize his/her stress factors
- improve his/her stress management skills
- improve his/her skills in carrying out studies and graduate in time
- manage his/her thesis angst and minimize barries

Location and time

The sessions sre held at Laurea Tikkurila on Tuesdays and Laurea Leppävaara on Thursdays. You can participate the campus most concenient to you.
It is very important to participate the first session:
Laurea Tikkurila on Tuesday 2.10. at 9.00 - 11.30. Class B203.
Laurea Leppävaara on Thursday 4.10. at 12.30 - 15.00. Class 255.

Teaching methods

Stress Tolerance -study unit is addressed primarily to the 3. and 4. year students, who may face stress in study conduction and thesis and in work placements.
Contact sessions mainly in class rooms and in visiting places ( Winter garden, art gallery).
Optima learning space
Some online sessions, too.

International connections

This is an international and multicultural learning environment and we learn from one another interactively.
A lovely way to share and learn from different cultures and countries.
Individual and collective learning outcome.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Active participation in sessions according to one's personal study plan
All assingments done according to the instruction
Pass: activitity in different learning spaces
Fail: no activity in different learning spaces

Content scheduling

Personal Study Plan
Time management
Stress symptoms
Protective and risk factors
Mindfulness practices
Relaxation, SWOT
How can you manage your stress?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed