The purpose of this study is to examine how adopting a future oriented perspective in the face of academic stress might affect factors that contribute to continuing in a chosen major, such as commitment to the major. Academic stress refers to the pressure students feel related to their schoolwork and future career plans.

Participants in this study will engage in activities or discussions designed to encourage thinking about the future and how it relates to their current academic stress. This might involve reflecting on long-term goals and how they connect to their current studies.

• Who can participate: Participants must be undergraduate students aged 18-24 who are currently enrolled in a degree program. Key eligibility factors include experiencing academic stress and being committed to their major.
• Study details: Participants will be asked to engage in activities that encourage thinking about the future in relation to their current academic stress. This might involve discussions or exercises focused on long-term goals.