By Filipa Godinho Duarte a 3rd year BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology NTU student The topic of mental health was always one that I tried to avoid, I felt like discussing it with people would make it far worse since, once I said it out loud it would make it true, and unavoidably turn it into … More How I was able to open up to people about my mental health at university
By Vanisha Sadh, 2nd year BSc Product Design student Setting boundaries to protect your wellbeing may sound easy but it can actually seem impossible when you are surrounded by your best friends and have to make the choice to not take part in activities you dearly love. This is something most students struggle with at … More Setting boundaries to take charge of your journey
By Chloe Brazener, MSc Psychology Student As a part-time Masters student juggling multiple commitments, the idea of a break from university sounds enticing, however the issue is that this time of year comes associated with assignments due for submission. I am no stranger to the looming deadlines at this time of year. What comes to … More How to cope with stress during the winter break
By Sophie Orchard, 3rd year BSc Psychology student. University life, no matter what year you are in, is stressful. The looming deadlines are something that stresses everyone out, whether they show it or not. Term 1 can be stressful. You’re getting used to being at uni, be that as a first year and your first time … More Recharging over Christmas with deadlines
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
By Kirsty O’Leary, 3rd year Fashion Marketing & Branding NTU student Preparing for life after University can be both exciting and overwhelming. As someone who is about to graduate myself, I can completely relate to having mixed feelings about what the future may bring. I wanted to share some of my thoughts and advice on … More Preparing for life after university
By Sophie Orchard, 2nd year Psychology NTU student As a second-year university student I know it’s hard to shy away from talking about exam stress because it is a key part of most degrees. Without a doubt I can truly say that it is my least favourite part of getting my degree, but despite this … More 5 tips to reduce exam season stress
Creative Writing student, Sophie is back with a second poetry prompt blog! If you missed the first one have a read here By Sophie Hall, 1st Year Creative Writing NTU Student This months blog comes with a heavy dose of irony. Having intended to write this weeks ago but a looming dissertation and a mental … More Keeping Creative While You Are in a Slump
By Kevon Mukabi a 1st year Marketing NTU Student Joining university about eight weeks late into the term was not how I thought my experience was supposed to start. Despite this being as a result of circumstances that were not within my control, it was still quite daunting to say the least. I felt anxious, … More My experience transitioning to university as an international student
Today is University Mental Health Day, a chance for us all to raise awareness around mental health and the support available. If you’re struggling with your mental health at university you don’t have to go through this alone. Check out links to support at the end of this blog post, which includes everything from our … More Coping with depression and loneliness at university
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