Managing Stress in an Academic Environment

How does stress affect us, and why do individuals respond to it differently? This session explores the relationship between stress, learning, and personal development, highlighting how meaningful learning often requires us to move beyond our comfort zone. Participants will identify common stress responses and reflect on how these patterns influence their capacity to adapt, learn, and perform. The session also emphasizes that effective coping strategies can be developed at any moment in life. Drawing on examples from EPFL faculty and staff, it offers practical approaches to managing stress and introduces support resources available within the EPFL community.