Winter days on campus can be beautiful, but the change in routine can be tough. Photo by Zeyu Jiang on Unsplash. By November, the adrenaline of Freshers’ Week has usually worn off. The free pizza …
Mental health matters: Studying with a mental health condition
In 2019, I applied to the University of York to study History, and I remember feeling so excited but nervous at the same time. I was looking forward to studying a subject I loved in one of the most …
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Tips for maintaining your mental health as a student
Hey, my name’s Alex (he/him). I’m in the first year of my PhD. In this post, I’ll share with you 5 tips for looking after your mental health as a student. Make time for the things that are …
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Navigating Mental Health on the Twisting Road to University
When I think back to receiving my offer for the University of York, and how I was feeling at the time, I remember a blur of emotions. Mainly it was happiness and relief at the fact that my hard work …
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A week in the life of an aspiring forensic psychologist
Hi! I’m Lauren, a 3rd-Year BSc Psychology student. Since my A levels, I've wanted to be a forensic psychologist working in prisons, or for the police as a criminal profiler. As a 3rd-Year, my …
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Making Time for You: Mindfulness Strategies to De-stress
My mindfulness Strategies University is an exciting period in anyone’s life. You’re away from home (perhaps for the first time), studying something you’re passionate about, meeting new people and …
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