Written by Jodie Walker, a Politics and International Relations NTU student Sometimes a bad mental health day isn’t as forceful as panic attacks or crying, sometimes depression and other mental health problems can operate more subtly, but equally as difficult to get through. A mislead assumption is that depression is just feeling sad all the … More Let’s talk about it – Mental health can impact your hygiene
This week is International Women’s Day and NTU are hosting a week long programme of free events to celebrate the day. To mark the week we will be sharing blogs from current NTU students on what the week means to them. By Rae Blow 2nd Year Psychology Student What does International Woman’s day mean to … More Celebrating International Women’s Day
By Samuel Clinton, a current NTU 3rd Year International Relations Student In my first year of University, many moons ago, I got overwhelmed and I ended up struggling with depression, it really can happen to anyone. So, here are 7 tips that might help you navigate University: Be Patient A key thing I learnt while … More 7 tips to help you survive university
Written by Jodie Woodward a current Health and Social NTU student “Life is unpredictable, it changes with the seasons. Even your coldest winter, happens for the best of reasons. And though it feels eternal, like all you’ll ever do is freeze. I promise Spring is coming, and with it, brand new leaves.” – Erin Hanson … More Why we should all take a moment to walk in someone else’s shoes
Written by a Psychology (BSc) Second Year Listening to music has always been my way to unwind and as a result, I decided to pick up a guitar in my early teen years and learn to play. At first, as with anything, I wasn’t very good; but I honestly didn’t care, the love I had … More Dealing With Anxiety Through Music
Written by Bradley Ledger, an NTU Alumni First of all, I hope you had a lovely winter break and have come back to university in this new decade fresh and ready to go! I know the feeling very well, Christmas is over, the last mince pies have been eaten and you’re back in Nottingham to … More Tips for approaching your dissertation
By Mel Chilekwa a current BA Business Management and Accounting and Finance NTU student. No matter what stage you’re at, relationships are tough. From your first all consuming crush at aged 13 to marriage (if that is something you’re considering), relationships need work. Herein lies the problem, at this stage of life how do you … More Relationships at University
Written by Aisha Qadoos a current NTU Philosophy student It began when I was 16. This debilitating sadness and feeling of despair. Not leaving my room for weeks on end. Wanting it to end. Wanting the numbness to subside. Severing ties with people because friendships were exhausting. No longer enjoying the things I called my … More Find Your Anchor
Written by Charlotte Boyce a current NTU Law student Mental health and University. Tackling them at the same time is never going to be easy and sometimes feels like you will never come out at the other end but here I am, standing proof that you can tackle these two things together. I always suffered … More Bad days turning into good days
Written by a BA and MA Sociology NTU Alumni I remember feeling lost as my parents and I said our teary goodbyes and I was stood in my caravan like room. I sat down on my bed thinking, now what. My flat was desolate (please bear in mind, I decided to go to university a … More Don’t panic, I promise it’ll be the best years of your life
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