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More than grades: The pressure and expectations honors students face
Being labeled an “honors student” can come with prestige – but also pressure, stress, and outsized expectations. For many, it raises the question: is it really worth it?
During exam season, students often overexert themselves – especially those in more demanding classes. For many honors students, this pressure builds over time and leads to burnout. (Photo illustration created by Ruby Guerrero using an image she took, Canva, and logos sourced from Harvard University and New York University via Wikimedia Commons)