The covid-19 pandemic has brought numerous challenges for the students of the Faculty of Administration, University of Ljubljana, particularly in relation to their studies. Conducting study activities and exams remotely has presented the biggest challenge they had to face. For the purpose of this research, a questionnaire was prepared focusing on the impact of stress on the studies of the students at the Faculty of Administration. The research aimed to analyse the intensity of stress before and during the covid-19 pandemic among the students of the Faculty of Administration, as well as to identify potential differences between males and females regarding the increase in stress before and during the pandemic, and whether the stress level increased during the pandemic. The results indicated that the covid-19 outbreak did not have a significant impact on the stress associated with the educational process and the majority of students successfully coped with stress after the pandemic. Furthermore, no statistically significant differences were found between males and females regarding the increase in stress before and during the pandemic. Students expressed concerns about inadequate equipment for remote learning and issues with poor internet connectivity. However, a positive aspect of the pandemic was that students saved time previously spent on commuting, allowing them to be more rested and focused during lectures. These research findings can assist the Faculty of Administration and similar organizations in the industry to better understand the student’s perspective on remote learning. Additionally, the results can be utilized in designing solutions to reduce stress among students. The thesis provides insight into the stressful periods experienced by students before and during the covid-19 pandemic, offering a better understanding of how students respond to rapid changes.
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