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...
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...
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!)....
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...
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...
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...
It's very normal to feel a degree of anxiety about our health and that of our loved ones, particularly at the moment. However, there are things that we can do to regain a sense of control. This week, we are looking at protective health behaviours. Protective health...
During difficult and uncertain times, it can be challenging to maintain our financial wellbeing when unexpected costs or reductions to our income occur. The current situation has brought with it financial concerns for many people, and worries around money can be very...
Changes and challenges are a normal part of life, and resilience is when we adapt to changes and recover from challenges. We may even find that we grow from these experiences and improve our lives as a result. Resilience isn’t a specific trait that only some people...
It's completely normal for change and uncertainty to cause us to feel uncomfortable emotions. Evidence suggests that accepting change and uncertainty is one of the most effective ways to support our wellbeing. For strategies to help you practice acceptance, take a...
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