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Why is HKUST so stressful?
One of the reasons UST is nicknamed University of Stress and Tension is because of the dreaded bell curve grading system. While on its own bell curve grading is not so entirely evil, UST is full of hardworking and talented students; one needs to work for good grades here.
Is HKUST good for business?
It is one of the foremost business schools in Asia, and places highly in international business school rankings.
What are the biggest stress triggers for university students?
Looming deadlines, assignments, presentations and regular exams are all significant stress triggers. Not to mention the transition to university itself – making friends, moving away from home for the first time and managing money.
How stressful is university life?
We all know how stressful university life can be. Looming deadlines, assignments, presentations and regular exams are all significant stress triggers. Not to mention the transition to university itself – making friends, moving away from home for the first time and managing money. How stressed are today’s students?
What is the biggest pressure for students in Hong Kong?
The biggest, and most common pressure among Hong Kong students is the HKDSE. The marks you receive in your DSE exams will determine whether you get into university, and of course this is what a lot of students are working towards. But if you want good marks, you need to start revising in the Form Five summer holidays or even earlier.
Is the culture of academia to blame for student stress?
Stress isn’t only rising among undergraduates. A report commissioned by the Higher Education Policy Institute revealed that staff referrals to counselling and occupational health services have soared over recent years. The culture of academia is unstructured and performance-driven, often lending itself to overwork.