Students seek ways to ease exam stress as tests approach

Research highlighted by dog‑training educator Orestis Rousakis indicates that interaction with dogs can lower cortisol levels, provide emotional support and encourage physical activity, helping pupils maintain focus and reduce anxiety during exam periods.

In Greece, candidates for the 2026 Panhellenic exams voiced concerns about the high pressure of the testing system. They suggested reforms such as admission based on school‑average grades and stressed the need for “zero‑stress” approaches, while also noting recent incidents that have heightened anxiety among students.