academic pressure

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noun

The mental or emotional strain experienced by a student due to high expectations and a demanding workload related to their education.

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But combining the stresses of late adolescence, academic pressure, learning how to live independently, and, for some, part-time work, creates the "prime conditions" for mental health issues, argues Dr Mann.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2025

Exacerbating that academic pressure are dismal job prospects.

From Reuters ● Aug. 29, 2022

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report card dread
homework overload
the grade grind
educational strain
performance anxiety

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stress-free learning
intellectual freedom
summer break mode