By Jamie Smith, a 3rd year, Business Management and Economics This blog will cover my tips and tricks that helped me to survive and thrive settling in at Nottingham Trent University Settling in For some of you, this will be you’re first step into independence away from friends and family back home and its hard, … More So, you’re new at Trent
Written by Maggie, BA Business (placement year) NTU Student I began facilitating consent workshops in January of 2022, and they have easily been one of the best parts of my university experience. Apart from allowing me to contribute to an important cause that I am an advocate for, consent workshops have also helped me become … More What it means to be a consent facilitator at university
By Salma Mohamed, Education Psychology NTU student Navigating university life can be a daunting task for any student, but when faced with disabilities such as Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and severe anxiety, the road can seem even more challenging. As a student from a black and ethnic community, I found the courage to share my journey, … More How the Disability team helped me with my severe anxiety and Hidradenitis suppurativa
By Victoria Smith a BSc Wildlife Conservation NTU AlumniGoing to university was initially daunting for me and made me very anxious, with General Anxiety Disorder and Epilepsy and being a mature student, I didn’t know really what to expect. Combined my disabilities made it difficult to concentrate, recall, retain and process information and take on … More My experience with anxiety at university
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week! This theme this year is anxiety, so one of our Student Mental Health Champions has shared her tips for coping with anxiety at university. For more information about the week as well as activities running at NTU, further links to support and resources click here Written by Sophie … More Mental Health Awareness Week: Top Tips for Anxiety
Written by NTU alum and staff member, Fran Davison It’s estimated that allergies affect 41 million people in the UK – with 2 million people living with a diagnosed food allergy. In light of Allergy Awareness Week, (24 April – 30 April), I want to share some of my own experiences and advice for coping … More Navigating your allergy at University
By Oluwatomilola Oyewusi-Muraina Master of Laws NTU student Whether studying for exams in a traditional exam hall or working on take-home exams, exams can be extremely stressful and overwhelming for students. As a fellow student, I’ve learned some helpful tips that have helped me cope with exam stress, and I would like to share them … More How to manage stress during exam season: tips and techniques for coping
By Lily Kingston, a BSc (hons) Nutritional Therapy ION student As I get older, I realise more and more that I can’t escape my bad thoughts. There are plenty of coping mechanisms which most young people experiment with such as alcohol and smoking, but they are just a temporary fix. After engaging in these unhealthy … More Coping Mechanisms For When You’re Feeling Down
What stops us from asking for help? Written by Juliet Perschky, Reach Out Service Coordinator for The Forward Trust. This blog discusses some of the most common barriers that can prevent us asking for help and just a few of the potential benefits in doing so. Asking for help: how hard can it be? We … More Guest blog: The Forward Trust
Coping with the challenges of being a mature international student: tips for adjusting to a new academic and cultural environment By Oluwatomilola Oyewusi-Muraina Master of Laws NTU student Being a mature international student has its perks and downsides. On one hand, there’s the self-esteem boost that comes with achieving something great in a new country … More Coping with the challenges of being a mature international student