Looking after your wellbeing is an important part of university life. Your general wellbeing consists of number of states, including, physical, mental, social, financial, academic and more. Here are some tips for looking after your wellbeing at University 

Making connections:

Making connections is an important factor in finding your sense of belonging and happiness on campus. There are many ways to make connections and friends on campus, from your flatmates, others on your course, to societies and clubs, or on the Umii app. Spending time with others is a great way to boost your mood, and make you feel a part of something. The connections you make at university can make the difference to your student experience.

New Experiences:

In your first few weeks you are sure to have lots of new experiences from living alone for the first time, making all your own meals, managing your new workload, and attending all the amazing Welcome events. This can be overwhelming, but remember many other students are in the exact same situation, and you don’t have to figure it out alone, but together. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself and be flexible with what you expect from yourself. Make the most out of your first few weeks by attending Welcome events to see the opportunities available for you, from volunteering, societies, clubs and more. You may find something you want to be a part of or support for something you are struggling with.

Support:

The Students’ Union is here to represent you, listen to your issues, champion your concerns, and help you get the most out of your student experience. The activities and events we offer are here to encourage a positive mindset and support you at university, however we understand you may need additional help at times. The advice center is available to help with financial, housing, and academic issues. The Students’ Union website has information and tips for handling these issues and workshops are available to help support students in these areas. If you have a more specific issue, contact the advice center for support.

Advice Centre

We hope you never need us, but we’re here to help if you do. There may be times when you need support and representation, the advice centre is here to help and support you throughout your university life. To provide students with the best advice and support possible, the Advice Centre provides free, independent and confidential advice. No matter your problem or how it came about – we won’t ever judge you. We are committed to making students feel safe and comfortable through communicating openly and honestly.

All enquiries are dealt with in the strictest of confidence and not disclosed to anyone outside the Advice Centre, unless you ask us to. As we’re independent from the University, we are able to represent you without any conflict of interest to support your rights and help with academic and university policy issues. This means can help and represent you with Academic issues such as; misconduct, appeals, mitigating circumstances, fitness to study and complaints.

We understand that you can face many issues during your university life and so we aim to help you in multiple areas. This includes; academic, financial, physical and mental wellbeing, housing, and employment. To speak to an advisor and get help with a specific issue contact the advice team.

Remember, you are not alone, and people are here to help.