We all face difficult times at university, whether academic or otherwise, but that is no good reason to falter. Sleep is a valuable necessity, but other than that you should be using every hour of the day to better yourself, finish that assignment, and have a damn good time. You are paying a significant amount to be here, so make the most of the experience.
Similar to my article at the beginning of the semester about dealing with homesickness, I will be suggesting some coping strategies for fighting that assignment stress and staying on top of your deadlines – while of course having a great and rewarding time along the way.
SU Events
Of course, having a brilliant night out at BOP and the upcoming Ski Party is great, but there are also some more relaxed events. A particular favourite of mine is the Thursday student lounge evenings, as is the weekly ‘Mad About Movies’ on a Sunday.
Sound Radio
You can tune in by visiting the SU website: http://www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/soundradio
If you want to get involved, check out: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1042201799146376/?fref=ts
Volunteering
There are lots of areas to get involved here; community activism, picking litter, assisting elderly residents, joining Roteract and Winchester HUB – so much to keep you busy and calm those nerves.
Take a look at Winchester HUB here: http://www.winchesterhub.org/
Look out for Volunteering opportunities here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/887626404580900/?fref=ts
Societies & Sports Teams
And that doesn’t even cover the life-long friendships you will forge while sharing your beloved hobbies with others.
If you can’t find the society you want to join, contact [email protected] and we can point you in the right direction.
Chocolate. Lots of Chocolate.
Everyone has their own methods of coping with stress. The above solutions are only a few, but in a lot of cases extra-curricular activities is an innovative solution to the paralysis of stressful assignment worries.
As always, don’t suffer in silence and get involved in as much as possible.
Enjoy!