‘Period poverty‘ means having a lack of access to sanitary products due to financial constraints. This issue affects people all over the world and Blogger Amber Petit wants to help combat this issue for students: […]
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My Experience Volunteering in Bali
By Karolina Frybova When I started thinking about my plans for summer I knew I want to experience something new, challenging and unforgettable. I always loved travelling and exploring different cultures. But the travelling itself […]
My experience teaching English in China over the summer
Going to China as a volunteer is experience of a lifetime. It opens your eyes to a whole different culture and way of life. So how did this experience happen? Well, around February 2018 I […]
My Year Abroad in Sweden
I have been on my exchange now for exactly 19 weeks and time certainly flies when you’re having fun! I normally study Primary and Outdoor Education at Worcester, however, since August I have been doing […]
A student’s guide to Mother’s Day
It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday! Whether you’re living away from your mum or you’re a mum yourself here at the University, it’s a great day to celebrate. It’s the perfect opportunity to show your mum you appreciate all she’s done for you. Here’s my student guide to Mother’s Day, including some tips and things I’ve learned.
My Experience in India
By Linda Sundvik SLV. Global try to improve global mental health by providing volunteers the chance to gain Psychology work experience in communities that need extra support. These include India, Bali and Sri Lanka. […]
5 ways to deal with feeling homesick at uni
Feeling homesick is a normal part of student life – it’s one of the main concerns students worry about before they start uni. Homesickness can be a common problem that students experience at uni when they’re moving away from home for the first time. But don’t worry, there’s plenty of advice and support on offer! Here are 5 ways to deal with homesickness while you’re at university.
Georgie’s mental health story
Today is Time to Talk Day – part of the Time to Change movement. It’s a day designed to change the way people think and act about mental health, simply by getting people talking. I recently signed up as a Time to Change Champion via the Time to Change website. By doing so, I have promised to use my own experience to engage people in conversations about mental health at any appropriate opportunity. So here I am…
