Written by Yamin, SALC Student Experience Intern Reading time - 3 minutes Congratulations on nailing your A levels! You just landed at this blog because you have successfully secured a spot at the University of Manchester. With each passing...
Category: Wellbeing
Cosy campus trails
Reading time: 5 minutes Written by Masnuna, SALC Student Experience Intern Introduction Unveiling comfort: Discovering cosy spaces found throughout the campus and a sneaky one off-campus. When it comes to university life, finding your personal hideaway...
How to take care of yourself over the exam period
Ahhh, it’s exam time again. It can be quite daunting if it’s been a while since your last exam, especially if you’re brand new to a subject or have found the module itself quite difficult. But we’re here to help with some of those exam anxieties. Exanieties, if...
SALChristmas Closure FAQ
The year is coming to its end and the university will soon close for a well-deserved Christmas break. But don't worry - we're not leaving you alone. The following blog post will outline available support during the Christmas closure including library opening times,...
Life-Coaching Tools to Help You with University Transition
University life is a lot of fun, but it’s also just a lot in general. Leaving home is a huge and exciting change, but combined with things like lack of sleep and essay deadlines, it can be really stressful. Don’t worry if you’re struggling - everyone gets stressed...
How to make friends with your course mates during welcome week
Starting at university and meeting new people can be a daunting experience, however, university is a great place to meet likeminded people and create lifelong friendships with people who share the same hobbies and interests as you do. One of the best places to make...
30+ Mancunian Slang Terms You Should Know
If you’re moving to Manchester, the chances are you’ll bump into some Mancunians. Here are some of the most common Manc slang words that you’ll hear at some point during your time in the city (and that I, as a Manchester native, have grown up hearing and using!)....
20 Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting University
So, the time is nearly here. You’ve got your place at UoM, you’re buying what feels like IKEA’s entire catalogue in preparation for leaving home, and it’s finally dawning on you that you’re about to go to university. Here are some things that we (4 students going into...
Where to Get Support if You Need It
Everyone needs support from time to time, particularly in the current climate. During our recent Staff Student Liaison Committee meeting, one of our Student Reps reported that some students didn't know where they could find information on the support that the...
Top Tips to make you feel good
15 Wellness Tips Most of us will experience some form of mental ill-health at some point in our time at University and University this year might be even more stressful than usual. If you’re moving away for the first time and in need of tips to deal with feelings of...
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