Category: Student support
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3 tips on dealing with homesickness
Starting at University usually brings homesickness to most, at least for the first couple of weeks. This can be even more challenging for those travelling from a different country. I’ve…
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Life as a postgraduate student. What to expect and how to prepare?
What came before We all remember counting down the months, weeks, days and hours to completing A-Levels and leaving home for the first time. The mixture of excitement and pure…
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Homesickness: looking after yourself when you’re separated from family and friends
It’s a strange time to be an international student right now. We are currently living in very uncertain times, hoping for all of this to be over soon. Being 6500…
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How to look after your mental health during lockdown
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…
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Three Apps for a Lockdown Wellness Boost!
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…
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You’re HOW old? Being a mature learner
Yes, believe it or not, I am a mature learner – just. I started my course at 22, the youngest you can be to qualify.
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Being at university with a chronic illness
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…
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Mental Health Support and Wellbeing at York
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…
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Support and Wellbeing at York
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…
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How to find a family-like support network away from home
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…
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University support: from student to tutor
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…