By Sophie Orchard, 2nd year BSc Psychology student NTU student A university lecture hall can be a very scary place to walk into for the first time, especially when you know absolutely no-one that is going to be in the same lecture. I felt so scared to walk into that lecture hall for the first … More Starting university alone can be scary
Written by Zahra Meslati, NTU Alumni Congratulations! Starting university can be very exacting with with lots of changes and challenges and great experiences to learn. You may feel anxious and stressed which is normal during the first few weeks at the university. Transitions into university can be hard to cope with and some students may … More Coping with homesickness and loneliness as an international student
By Rachael Griffiths a current BSc Wildlife Conservation NTU student Hi, everyone! My name is Rachael, and I am an undergraduate studying BSc Wildlife Conservation here at NTU. I am currently preparing to undertake my final year at NTU and finally get back on campus – it feels like forever, right? I am also a new Student Mental … More Looking after yourself while settling into university
By Rachael Griffiths a current BSc Wildlife Conservation NTU student Hi, everyone! My name is Rachael, and I am an undergraduate studying BSc Wildlife Conservation here at NTU. I am currently preparing to undertake my final year at NTU and finally get back on campus – it feels like forever, right? I am also a … More Top tips before you start university
By Laura Gilbert a current Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health NTU Student I started university thinking that it was going to be the best experience I had ever had, which it certainly was in the end. However, my first few months were very different to how I had imagined. When I first arrived at university, … More Should I stay or should I go?
By Leanne Haywood a current MSc Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health NTU student and Student Mental Health Champion Hello everyone, I’m currently studying my masters at NTU and I also completed my undergraduate degree at NTU. I wanted to write this blog to share some tips on how to make friends whilst at university and … More Five ways that helped me to make friends at NTU
By Dj Maroo a BA International Business NTU Alumni I was an international student at NTU studying BA International Business from 2008 to 2011. I arrived in Nottingham from India and this was my first time alone in another country. Not only did I have to adapt to life in a new country but I … More Settling in as an international student
By Leanne Haywood a current MSc Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health NTU student and Student Mental Health Champion I am currently just completing my masters in psychological wellbeing and mental health at Nottingham Trent University and also completed my undergraduate degree in psychology at NTU. I wanted to share some tips and advice for new … More Starting University – Know Before You Go
Written by a Phoebe Formby a current 3rd year BSc Psychology BSc student Mental health… tricky one isn’t it? The problem is that sometimes you don’t know why you feel the way you do. So how are you supposed to know what do about it? Well… read on for some tips I learned during my … More Mental health as a student at university
Written by Anmay Dhanuka a current NTU MSc Marketing student Studying at university is the most liberating and rewarding time in one’s life. However, it can also come with overwhelming feelings of loneliness and anxiety since, for many students, it is their first time being away from home. During this beautiful journey, everyone makes a … More Easing Into University Life
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