Abstract

This article presents the findings of a study on the current state of psychological difficulties among students at Trade Union University in 2025. The research focuses on three main groups of difficulties: career orientation, academic challenges, and social relationships. The results indicate that difficulties related to career orientation are the most prominent, particularly concerns about employment opportunities, uncertainty regarding future career paths, and a lack of professional skills. Academic difficulties are reported at a moderate level, with exam anxiety and pressure related to academic performance emerging as the most notable issues. Difficulties in social relationships are generally at a low to moderate level; however, they remain evident among a proportion of students, especially in relation to family pressure and feelings of loneliness. The study also reveals differences in the level of psychological difficulties according to gender, academic year, living conditions, and economic status. These findings provide an important basis for proposing psychological counseling programs, academic support services, and career guidance initiatives tailored to the university educational environment.

Keywords: Academic pressure, career orientation, psychological difficulties, social relationships, students.