Posted by Michael in Criminology on October 8, 2017
Just over a month ago, I read an article that has stuck with me for a few weeks. Here is a link to it: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2017/sep/02/suicide-record-level-students-uk-universities-study As you can see from the headline in the link, the suicide level for UK university students is at a record level (134 in 2015). Furthermore, the article, […]
Posted in Health, Money, Stress, Studying | Tagged counselling, debts, Leicester University, mental health, pressure, suicide, support, university of leicester
Posted by Frances in Criminology on July 14, 2017
While university, and especially the University of Leicester, is a place unlimited in its sources of encouragement and guidance, sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. I have never once felt that I worked hard enough; I always felt I could have tried harder, I could have done something differently, and most damagingly, […]
Posted in Essay, Exams, Graduation, Stress | Tagged challenge, confidence, mental health, perfectionist, pressure, results, self-confidence, stress, support
Posted by Frances in Criminology on March 29, 2017
While reading for my dissertation I came across the book “A Theory of Justice for Animals” by Robert Garner, which I have found incredibly inspiring and has become a staple piece in my writing. A couple of months ago, I found out that Robert Garner is a lecturer in the politics department at Leicester! So, […]
Posted in Dissertation, Reseach | Tagged a theory of justice for animals, academic, department, dissertation, green criminology, meeting, politics, professor robert garner, research, support
Posted by Frances in Criminology on February 28, 2017
Third year is inevitably a very stressful period at university, but that doesn’t have to affect your happiness. I have written a blog post about being positive and enjoying third year in spite of all the stress if you feel you are struggling with your mind set. For me, these past few weeks have been […]
Posted in Stress | Tagged criminology, department, personal tutor, stress, supervisor, support, therapy dog, vinnie
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