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Tag: wellbeing

  • How I look after my wellbeing as a first-year student at University

    How I look after my wellbeing as a first-year student at University

    Attending university can become highly overwhelming for many students, for multiple reasons. The excitement of meeting new people, exploring and living in new places and the given workload may seem…

  • HELP! How to Access Student Support

    HELP! How to Access Student Support

    Moving to university and living away from home can be quite daunting. At the University of York, there are many support systems in place for students to access. This covers…

  • Your Wellbeing Toolkit: Looking After Yourself at Uni

    Your Wellbeing Toolkit: Looking After Yourself at Uni

    Student life is demanding. Deadlines stack up, finances loom, social calendars fill fast… Wellbeing and looking after yourself at uni is paramount. Wellbeing isn’t just one thing or fix; it’s…

  • How I Looked After My Wellbeing at York

    As an International student coming from Korea to York, navigating mental health, finances, career opportunities and finding friends.

  • Accessing Student Support: How I Got Through the ‘First-Year Wobble’ at York

    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…

  • My Experience Studying MSc Management at York

    Hi there! I am Pranmayee, a postgraduate student studying MSc Management at the University of York. Since childhood, I always dreamt of pursuing higher education in one of the British…

  • A week in the life of an aspiring forensic psychologist

    In my blog I hope to inform prospective students hoping to go into Forensic Psychology/other relevant disciplines what to expect in a typical week: with a few social activities mixed…

  • 10 tips to look after your wellbeing during exam season

    Hey! I’m Becky, a 3rd year Human Geography and Environment student. Read my tips on how to look after your wellbeing during exam season at university.

  • Making Time for You: Mindfulness Strategies to De-stress

    First year international student Quinn tells us his mindfullness strategies and gives us advice on how we can de-stress at university.

  • Settling into University: Making the Most of it

    Settling into University: Making the Most of it

    You’ve unpacked your room, met your flatmates, and now it’s time to settle into university. After the initial buzz of moving in and Freshers’ Week, the reality of university life…

  • How to manage stress around clearing

    It’s completely normal to feel apprehensive about your university applications. However, clearing shouldn’t have to be something that causes you significant stress and upset. While we all have our own…

  • How to stay motivated during Lockdown

    Day 1097  in Lockdown. You’re laid on your bed looking upwards at your ceiling wondering how it came to this. You’re weeks behind on your deadlines but it’s not even…