by: Christopher Pisarik, PhD, LPC What Is Academic Burnout? It's almost impossible to believe that summer is over and fall semester has begun. Returning to school often brings a mixture of thoughts and feelings. While the end of summer break always leaves us feeling a bit sad, there's plenty to be excited about too: reconnecting with friends, the hope of forming new relationships, the excitement of inching closer to career goals, and yes, the joy of learning new things throug