The Causes and Solutions for Exam Anxiety Discussed at CIU

The Psychological Counseling and Guidance Center (PDAREM) of Cyprus International University (CIU) held a seminar titled "What is Exam Anxiety and How to Cope with It?" The seminar focused on the anxiety students experience during exam periods and aimed to help them recognize the underlying causes of this anxiety in order to manage it effectively. Expert Psychologists Sinan Töre and Zeynep Suiçmez were the speakers at the event.

The seminar addressed the reasons behind students' exam-related anxiety, its effects on performance, and ways to cope with it. The goal was to help students recognize their exam anxiety, understand the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and develop effective strategies for managing their anxiety. The event emphasized that exam anxiety is one of the most common issues preventing students from reaching their full potential.

Suiçmez mentioned, "These kinds of seminars help students recognize and manage their anxiety, improve their performance, and build psychological resilience during exam periods." She also pointed out, "Furthermore, it reminds students of the importance of mental health, as much as academic success." The seminar was conducted both in Turkish and English.