Exam stress tackled by bubble wrap and puppies

By Sean Coughlan. University students have ordered hundreds of metres of bubble wrap to burst as a way of relieving exam stress. The University of Leicester students' union is planning "bubble wrap stations" where students can relax by popping the packaging material. Puppies will also be brought in to soothe stressed-out students.
Michael Rubin, president elect of the students' union, said "mental well-being is a top priority" during exams. The students claim that the instant gratification of popping bubble wrap is a better relaxant than meditation or yoga. More...