I’m sure we’ve all had the importance of being a ‘well rounded individual’ drilled into us since secondary school but since coming to University I’ve realised that this is so true. You’ll find it really […]
Author: Meg Trinder
Hello! I'm Meg a Psychology student at the University of Worcester. I enjoy all things musical, blogging, and watching crime dramas on Netflix! I hope you enjoying reading my blog that's all about my perspective on university life and the things I get up to whilst I am here!
Enjoying University as a Mature Student
Starting University as a mature student can be both an exciting and daunting time with much of the University’s resources sometimes appearing to be aimed at recruiting younger, undergraduate students. I asked my colleague Georgie to give us an insight into her experience as a mature student at the University of Worcester and here is what she had to say…
A Student’s Guide to Summer Volunteering
Summer has finally arrived which means our previously chaotic student lives begin to calm down as we await the start of the next academic year. Whilst it is important to take time to rest […]
4 ways to get through exam week
The countdown is on… We have reached the final push of the academic year! With two weeks of assessments and exams left between us and summer break, these next few weeks can be pretty hectic. Since the whole academic year has been building up to this moment, it can be easy to feel the pressure and let stress creep in. Here are my top tips on managing stress during exam week and tough times throughout your degree.
A guide to mental health support on campus
Today marks University Mental Health Day, a chance to raise awareness of mental health in our campus community. Student life can be stressful, with deadlines, exams and adjusting to a new lifestyle at uni. To see what support services are available here at Worcester Uni, here’s my guide to mental health support on campus.
12 ways to be kind on campus
Today marks Random Acts of Kindness Day which has got me thinking about ways we can all help spread positivity and complete kind acts around campus. Whether it be handing in some lost property or smiling at a stranger, we all have the capacity to be the reason someone smiles. With this in mind, I thought I would a few ways you could be kind today and make someone smile!
4 ways to stay positive at university
Today marks ‘Blue Monday’ which is said to be that day in the year when we all feel a little lower than usual. As students, we have just made it through exam week and are starting a new semester. Feeling motivated for an exciting, fresh start, right? Well, this is not always the case. Here are my top tips on staying positive this Blue Monday (and any other time you’re feeling down).
CHRISTMAS THINGS TO DO IN WORCESTER
Christmas as a student can be a very exciting time. There’s always a lot going on and loads of fun opportunities to get involved with on campus or around the city. So to help you get started, here are some of my favourite Christmas things to do in Worcester to give you some inspiration!
Worcester Student Life 