PROTECT YOUR WELLBEING

Plan and prioritise your time

Healthy habits are the cornerstone of a healthy and fulfilling life. Make sure you’re prioritising time for studying as well as the fun bits too - like getting involved in uni societies, socialising with friends and exercising. Allocating time for all the activities you want to do will ensure you don’t get stressed about deadlines or missing out on activities you want to be a part of. Striking a balance between studying and the things you enjoy is key!

Talk to people about how you’re feeling!

University can be an amazing experience but it can also feel overwhelming at times. You’re away from support systems you’ve known your entire life and thrown into a totally new environment. It’s important to make sure that you’re reaching out to your family and friends from home and regularly talking about how you’re feeling. You can also speak to counsellors on campus if you’re going through a hard time mentally, and make use of other support networks at university like your personal tutor or GP.

Maintain a healthy diet

One of the first things to go at university is a healthy diet! You’re away from home for the first time and have the freedom to eat what you want, when you want. While this freedom might feel nice, it can be detrimental to your body. Make sure you’re fuelling your body with the proper nutrition to help you study and live well. Avoid too many snacks and don’t fall into the trap of fast food everyday! Instead, opt for lean proteins, vegetables and whole grains and try and cook as much as possible. Why not share the cooking with your housemates to socialise at the same time too?