Author Archives: nlapointe

About nlapointe

My name is Nicolas LaPointe. I am a Liberal Arts major, as the Atmospheric Sciences program has been discontinued. Therefore, I do not know of my future plans after I graduate from BCC. Some of the areas of stress I would like to work on are those related to loud noises and complaints. I am also focusing on the effects of college stress. My primary focuses to deal with stress are several exercises concerning breathing, meditation, and yoga as well as mindfulness.

Fear and Anxiety from Stress

Posted on May 4, 2018 by nlapointe

Fear is a natural response to what we perceive as dangerous, including encountering a snake while out in the woods. In prehistoric times, we were being hunted by saber-toothed tigers as well as other predators. Even though the saber-toothed tigers … Continue reading →

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Nicolas LaPointe: Stressful College Life

Posted on March 15, 2018 by nlapointe

Stress and anxiety over the difficulty of several college courses are experienced daily by college students. College may be different to new students who have not yet adapted to their new learning environment. These new students may be living miles away from … Continue reading →

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