Dogs help students cope with stress of finals
It has become something of a tradition on the University of Wisconsin campus — just when student stress is at its highest, final exam week, dogs show up to help them chill out.
The Pet Therapy study break on the Madison campus was held again yesterday, with staff from University Health Services bringing their dogs to the Library Mall so students can pet and play with them.
In addition to the dogs soothing frazzled nerves, counselors from the school offer advice on how to deal with finals week — including telling them that all-night cram sessions are not the way to go. A good night’s sleep will probably be more valuable.
Students at the campus in Madison can also get free one-on-one counseling, and for $40, massage therapy.
(Photo: A scene from last year’s break, The Capital Times)
Posted by jwoestendiek May 7th, 2009 under Muttsblog.
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