Imagine you are presenting information to new college students. Your audience can be: 18 year old new high school graduates, adult (over 25) students, second degree students (they are changing their career field entirely and are seeking a second degree) or transfer students (transferring to NOVA).

As you are keenly aware, managing family life, academic life and work life can be very stressful for students. Imagine you are presenting information to new college students. Your audience can be: 18 year old new high school graduates, adult (over 25) students, second degree students (they are changing their career field entirely and are seeking a second degree) or transfer students (transferring to NOVA).

1. Create a “presentation” for your desired audience. Be sure to identify to which audience, identify at least 5 detailed techniques or strategies for managing stress and anxiety, and cite your sources (access Library Resources for citation help).

This presentation can be in any medium you choose. This could be a brochure, pamphlet, handout, video, or slideshow. Get creative!

This can be completed in a group up to 3 students or as an individual project. If you are planning to complete this as a group, all three students must submit an e-mail to the instructor with regard to who are the participants of each group.

2. Save your completed presentation to your computer and submit it via Start Assignment button at the top of the page. Once the submission tool appears at the bottom of this page, upload the required files. Be sure to review your work before submitting to ensure the entire document is viewable.

Requirements: | .ppt file

Stress Management for Cat Owning StudentsMargarita Martinez

Always Feed Your Cat!–Cats are at their best when not hungry.–Cats will make your life miserable if you do not feed them.–Cats will wake you up or interrupt you if food is not available.

Groom your Cat!–Don’t stress and brush your cat.–Cats need to be brushed to limit the amount of hairballs.–Cats don’t shed at much when they are brushed.–A healthy groomed pet is going to equal less vet care (save money!)

A cats “purr” is therapeutic!–Cats purr at a frequency that can aid in healing.–When cats are sick other cats will lay next to them and purr.–People with mental health issues have benefit from the love and purr of a cat.–Cats have been helpful in nursing homes and hospital rooms to help patients well being.

Play with Cats!–For health self esteem cats need to play.–Cats prefer to play that mimic hunting.–Humans who play with cats can experience fun, laughter and great photos/videos to bring joy to the world and the internet.

Adopt Don’t Shop!–You can adopt a cat and save a life which brings overall good feelings.–Most shelters adopt out cats that are at their best health.–Shelters provide support and pet care classes/workshops.–Shelters help with the overpopulation of pets in the wild.–You can find specific breeds and cat personalities that best match your lifestyle.

References–www.catsarethebest.com–www.everyoneshouldhavecats.com–www.MzMartinezisCatCrazy.com