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
By Keir Goode a current MSc Molecular Microbiology NTU student Something that I have recently struggled with when getting back into education is the expectations I put upon myself. I would not necessarily say I was a perfectionist, but I have noticed my expectations can be unrealistically high and I don’t think I’m alone in feeling … More Managing Expectations
By Valeria Fieni a 1st Year Exercise, Nutrition & Health NTU student I’m sure everyone has experienced that sense of excitement about finally moving out of your parents’ home and gaining some of that well-earned independence. After all, we don’t really want to live at home forever and moving to university is one very big … More Being an international student during the pandemic
Written by Nisa Han a 2nd year Psychology NTU student I am writing this blog in honour of my best friend, Kristiana, who is no longer with us. The heartbreak along with grief is still there and will always be a part of my journey. I can’t believe the impact she has had on me … More International Women’s Day blog
By Jighna Chauhan a 2nd Year Psychology NTU student Content warning: This blog mentions personal experience around self-harm and eating disorders which some readers might find triggering. This feels a little strange to write, so let me introduce myself first. My name is Jighna but my friends call me Jig, I’m 20 years old and … More Eating Disorders and Self-Harm Awareness – My Story
Written by a Phoebe Formby a current 3rd year BSc Psychology BSc student So, we made it! It’s finally term 2. I’m pretty sure term 1 was the longest term of my life. With the second lockdown and a Christmas in isolation, I kind of thought coronavirus would be over by now…but here we are. … More Sleepy students: How to manage your health and well-being this term
Written by Yomi Olusunle a current NTU Psychology MSc Student The article below a discussion on suicide. Please take care as this article may be triggering for you. There’s absolutely no shame in struggling with suicidal ideations. If you are struggling or you know someone who is, I need you to know that you don’t … More Managing suicidal thoughts
Written by Ellis Farnworth a 3rd Year Law and Criminology NTU student We are all victim to our human habits especially around the winter months and the start of the New Year. We task ourselves with workloads and aspirations. Now don’t get me wrong aspirations are never a bad thing, however, setting yourself challenges should … More Looking after ourselves going into the New Year
This week is Estranged Students Solidarity week. So this week on the blog we have a Student Mental Health Champion sharing her experience of being an estranged student studying at NTU. If you didn’t already know here at NTU there is lots of support available for estranged students so don’t feel you have to struggle … More Estranged Students Solidarity week – a student experience
Last week was Alcohol Awareness week so we are continuing to raise awareness for the week with a blog by one of our Student Mental Health Champions about Alcohol and affects it can have on our mental health. By Sophie Newton a current 1st year Psychology student Alcohol, for many of us, is a quick … More Alcohol and Mental Health
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