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Category: Student support

  • How to look after your mental health during lockdown

    28 April 2020 by Charlotte
    4 minute read

    Looking after your mental health can be a challenge at the best of times. In these circumstances it can become even more difficult. Being isolated from loved ones and being…

  • Three Apps for a Lockdown Wellness Boost!

    Three Apps for a Lockdown Wellness Boost!

    27 April 2020 by Yola
    2 minute read

    As people around the world continue to confront the multiple challenges posed by COVID-19, more than ever, wellness is of critical importance. Keeping healthy and balanced is no walk in…

  • You’re HOW old? Being a mature learner

    17 March 2020 by Jessica
    3 minute read

    Yes, believe it or not, I am a mature learner – just. I started my course at 22, the youngest you can be to qualify.

  • Being at university with a chronic illness

    13 March 2020 by Réiltín
    2 minute read

    I’ve had migraines my whole life. But when I was 14, these migraines went from once or twice a year to every single day. I’ve tried several medications, doctors, MRI’s…

  • Mental Health Support and Wellbeing at York

    3 March 2020 by Charlotte
    3 minute read

    University is great fun but it can be a stressful experience. Living away from home and facing a new amount of independence can be both liberating and overwhelming. Luckily, there…

  • Support and Wellbeing at York

    2 March 2020 by Xavier
    4 minute read

    There’s no sugarcoating it: sometimes life at university can get tough. From workload to homesickness, it’s no surprise that some students can find themselves in need of some sort of…

  • How to find a family-like support network away from home

    How to find a family-like support network away from home

    27 February 2020 by Sifa
    3 minute read

    At times, university can be stressful or overwhelming. When that happens, you, like me, may want someone other than a fellow student to talk to and support you through whatever’s…

  • University support: from student to tutor

    25 February 2020 by Rosie
    4 minute read

    Just before going to university, I was diagnosed with autism, and also had physical and mental health problems. I was worried I wouldn’t cope at university. I felt I had…

  • Studying with a Specific Learning Difficulty: what you need to know

    10 February 2020 by Megan
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Megan, a Masters student diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome and Specific Learning Difficulties. Studying with a specific learning difficulty can be daunting, so I wanted to share my experiences…

  • How to settle into university if you’re struggling

    14 January 2020 by Joanne
    2 minute read

    Getting used to living in a whole new place where you don’t really know anyone is difficult at the best of times. However, due to a variety of circumstances, you…

  • First-generation student? Never fear!

    13 January 2020 by Taryn
    3 minute read

    When you’re the first in your family to go to university, it can be a pretty daunting prospect. As a ‘first-generation’ student, I remember being really worried that this would…

  • Living Affordably and Sustainably – 4 Ways to Manage your Money at York

    17 December 2019 by Ellie
    3 minute read

    Usefully enough, a lot of these tips to save money also happen to be tips for living more sustainably! We’re killing two birds with one stone in this blog post.…