Stress and ways of coping among international students in Centria University of Applied Sciences

The thesis is focused on stress and ways of coping among international students studying in Centria University of Applied Sciences. The purpose of the thesis was to identify sources of stress and ways of coping among international students in Centria UAS. The aim of the thesis was to come up with recommendations based on our research findings and results that may help other international students to cope with stress. Quantitative research methodology was used in this thesis. Data was collected only from international students who were in their second year of studies and above excluding the group of first year. The research was done by sending the questionnaire through email to 22 groups of international students which contained 585 members among which 58 responded, statistical analysis was done, and results presented in percentages According to the results, 74% indicated that they had experienced some stress during their studies in Centria UAS. Challenges related to studies, finances, relationships and health were the causes of stress among international students of Centria UAS. Within these challenges, too many assignments, difficulties in finding work, meeting new people and lack of physical exercises constituted the most responses. Over 60 % of the respondents selected talking with the family members as a way of coping with stress