Pitt experts offer advice for students dealing with end-of-semester burnout

By Ella Pochron, Staff Writer • April 15, 2026

With finals on the horizon, Pitt students are beginning to feel the effects of months of academic work and sustained stress.  

You are not alone: Mental health struggles across college campuses 

By Charlotte Hurt, Staff Writer  • January 21, 2026

College is a time for big transitions, and for many students, managing mental health is one of the biggest challenges of the college experience.

Notes From an Average Girl | I can’t do it all

By Madeline Milchman, Senior Staff Writer • January 17, 2024

Notes from an Average Girl is a biweekly, relatable blog about navigating college life.

Fresh Perspective | How to deal with end-of-semester anxieties

By Julia Smeltzer, Senior Staff Writer • April 6, 2023

In this edition of Fresh Perspective, Senior Staff Writer Julia Smeltzer gives advice for how to handle the last few weeks of the semester without burning out.

Fresh Perspective | How to prevent early burnout

By Julia Smeltzer, Staff Writer • September 22, 2022

In this week’s edition of Fresh Perspective, staff writer Julia Smeltzer writes about how to prevent burnout before it happens.

Opinion | You don’t need to be informed about everything — it’s mentally exhausting

By Rachel Soloff, Opinions Editor • April 7, 2022

Sometimes it’s OK to take a break from the constant stream of news for the sake of mental health.

Editorial | Pitt needs to put the ‘break’ back in spring break

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • March 4, 2022

If Pitt wants to actually give us a break they should require that no one assigns work.

Opinion | Keep your camera on during Zoom lessons

By Harsh Hiwase, For The Pitt News • January 21, 2022

Keeping your camera on during Zoom lessons is an act of solidarity and kinship with his professors. There’s nothing more deafening than speaking into an abyss of silent gray boxes.

Opinion | We can’t have a repeat of last semester

By India Krug, Senior Staff Columnist • January 12, 2022

The way to ensure strong mitigation is an accessible, universal online option during the spring semester.

The Pitt Prescription | How to cope with stress and burnout

By Elizabeth Donnelly, Senior Staff Writer • December 9, 2021

In this week’s edition of The Pitt Prescription, Elizabeth Donnelly gives advice for how to avoid burnout and stress.