The Seven Types of Rest: How to Beat Exhaustion as a Student
We all know that feeling of exhaustion after a long day of lectures. Here are seven ways to rest as a busy student.
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How to De-Stress During Your Studies
When you’re busy studying and completing assignments, it is easy to feel stressed and get burnt out. Burn out looks different depending on the person, but common signs include feeling tired, isolated, experiencing self-doubt or difficultly concentrating. When you feel this way getting work done can feel like a chore and this can affect your […]
What You Need to Know During the Assessment Period
You might be feeling stressed and worried as the dates of assignments and exams get closer. Take a deep breath and remember that you’ve got this and you aren’t on your own. Everyone struggles with their workload and the pressure of doing well. That’s why we’re here to help you get through your courses from […]
Different ways to look after your mental health
Your mental health is important. Sometimes your experience at university isn’t always what you might have expected, or you could feel like you’re struggling at times. We totally understand and we’re here for you. We’ve compiled a list of ways to look after your mental health whilst studying with us – including a list of […]
Wondering how to make friends? You need Umii
I think we can all agree that one of the main concerns we can have about moving or returning to university is making friends. I pretty much clung on to anyone who said hi ? to me in first year and at times found settling in a little stressful. However, it doesn’t have to be […]
Making the most of winter in Manchester
Winter is such a magical season, but the cold weather and shorter days can make it feel a tad draining, especially if you’re new to the city. But don’t be fooled by that old cliché about it being ‘grim up north’; Manchester is one of the best places in the world to spend the winter […]
Tackling Loneliness At University
University can be one of the most amazing times of our lives. We are constantly meeting new people, making long-lasting connections and, in some cases, feeling our first sense of independence. However, university can be a huge life change and can feel quite difficult to process, especially if we have moved away from home, family and […]
Freshers – mental health support guide
Hey everyone ? Starting out on your university journey is such an exciting time. However, between meeting new friends and lecturers, learning new subjects, exploring a different city and finding your feet, things can get on top of us at times. I’d like you to know that if things do get a bit much for […]
6 body-positive accounts to follow on Instagram
Loving your appearance can sometimes be a struggle. With the rise in popularity of video-sharing platforms like Instagram and TikTok, it often seems that everywhere we look, we’re being told that we’re simply not good enough. As a 22-year-old, social media plays an integral part in my everyday life, and I often find myself scrolling […]
University Mental Health Day 2021
Hey everyone, Megan here!? As we head into another month of restrictions I thought it might be helpful to share some of the well-being support available to us from the University. Today is University Mental Health Day and this year hasn’t been easy on us students. Between online classes, lockdowns and adaptations it’s been a […]
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020: Kindness
This week, from the 18th to the 24th May 2020, is Mental Health Awareness Week. Here in the Social Media Team we’ve teamed up with lecturers from our Counselling and Psychotherapy department to spread the message about how crucial it is to recognise that your mental health is just as important as your physical health. […]
Motivational Songs to Get You Through Your Assignments
With the end of semester one done and dusted, and a new batch of modules ready to launch next month, many of us will be looking to power through our final few assignments and pieces of exam preparation over the Christmas break. But what do you do when your motivation is fading, and the thought […]
Am I Doing This Right?
Everyone tells you that university will be the ‘best years of your life’. Which, for some people, may be the case: becoming properly independent for the first time; living largely by your own schedule; meeting new and exciting people; and studying something that interests you – with plenty of time for socialising in between! But […]
Recent Reads: Helena’s Round-up
It’s no surprise to anyone that being a creative writing student and being a bookworm go hand in hand. My course, English Language and Creative Writing, involves a lot of reading both non-fiction and fiction but I am extremely grateful for it as sometimes it gives me a good reason to spend a Friday night […]
Mental Health Awareness Week: What does good mental health look like to you?
This week, from the 13th to the 19th May 2019, is Mental Health Awareness Week. Here in the Social Media Team we’ve teamed up with lecturers from our Counselling and Psychotherapy department to spread the message about how crucial it is to recognise that your mental health is just as important as your physical health. […]
6 essential reads for boosting your mental wellbeing: Helena’s picks
Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK begins on the 13th May 2019, with this year’s theme focusing on “body image”. According to the Mental Health Foundation, it is estimated in the UK that 1 in 6 people experience a common mental health problem every week – ranging from stress, grief, frustration and sadness, or […]
BLOG: Self-discipline will improve your life…
“All success begins with self-discipline. It starts with you” – Dwayne Johnson. Self discipline has started to become a big part of my life! Before, I was lazy and always tired but not anymore! Allow me to explain… Motivation is garbage. Up until last week I relied on motivation to make my dreams come true. […]
Why part-time employment is good for you
I’m going to be brutally honest with you, when I first had to adapt to living on a budget, the phrase “Mum, I’m skint” became the new “Mum, I’m hungry”. Since becoming blacklisted and ultimately cut-off by the “Bank of Mum & Dad” following my departure from the family home, it became apparent that I […]
Five quirky revision break ideas
I am a procrastination professional, without a doubt. Revision? You know I must clean my shoes. Essay deadline? I’ll FaceTime my old boss and see how he’s getting on. Bibliography? I think I’ll learn Chinese Mandarin this afternoon. I say this, but for me, I’m actually not that bad at getting going, but I do […]
Meaningful music and mental health
Today is University Mental Health Day. At some point in life many of us will experience some kind of mental health difficulty, and may look for strategies to help us cope and get through the tough times. For me, music is a massive part of my life and although listening to an upbeat song can’t work […]