Posted by Holly in English on February 11, 2019
I have been having an incredible experience at university – I still maintain that choosing to come to the University of Leicester was the best decision I’ve ever made – but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t bad days. I’ve had a tumultuous relationship with my mental health for the past few years and, […]
Posted in Health, Stress | Tagged Low Days, Mental Health, Sad, Self-Care, Services, Support
Posted by Holly in English on August 26, 2018
This word has probably been an apt one, for those of you who have received your A Level results, over the last couple of weeks. I always try to create a numb kind of headspace whenever I collect exam results – to avoid potential disappointment – and I’m pretty sure that I’m not alone […]
Posted in Stress | Tagged Headspace, Moving forward, Positivity, preparation, Starting University, thoughts
Posted by Molly in English on May 11, 2018
It is that awful time of the year where we are all knee deep in revision and exams. For me, one of the most important parts of my revision is my relaxation time, as it keeps me motivated to get my to do list completed and keep the breakdowns at bay. These are my go […]
Posted in City, Friends, Leisure, Revision, Stress | Tagged Friends, relaxation, Revision, Stress, Stress Relief
Posted by Khadija in English on June 12, 2017
I consider myself the queen of packing. During my four years at Leicester, I have had to move around a lot, more than most. Year 1 (2013/14), I had to move from London to Leicester, and then from my university accommodation to my second-year accommodation. Year 2 (2014/15), I moved home to London in the […]
Posted in Stress, Studying, Uncategorized | Tagged Accommodation, moving, Moving in, moving out, packing |
Posted by Khadija in English on January 13, 2017
Throughout all of last week, the only song that kept ringing in my head was Beyoncé’s freedom. I was spending every single day in the library doing essays and reading, and I was so tired. All I wanted was freedom. Of course, Beyoncé sings of a different freedom from assignments and exams stress, but the […]
Posted in Dissertation, Essay, Stress | Tagged Beyonce, Dissertation, Essays, Freedom, Lazy, Netflix, Sleep, Stress
Posted by Laura M in English on March 29, 2016
It’s such a helpless feeling to be returning home again. It’s always the worst part of coming to have to leave this beautiful country and some amazing friends too. I love the life out here, and it’s so different to life at University, filled with stress, hard work and expectations. Instead, you find a kind […]
Posted in Leisure, Stress | Tagged Easter, flight, goodbye, greece, hometime, leaving, plane
Posted by Laura M in English on March 24, 2016
After a hectic and laborious semester, I’ve left the books and essays behind to go back to visit my second home – Greece. It couldn’t be any more different than the busy paths of campus and overload of studying. Instead, I’ve taken a much needed break and spent my time hiking in the mountains, sunbathing, […]
Posted in Exams, Future, Leisure, Stress | Tagged greece, greek life, greek village, Holiday, pefkochori blog, sand, sea, study, Sun, University, Work
Posted by Laura M in English on February 24, 2016
So, it’s come to that time of year again when the sun seems to be appearing through campus. There’s been an onslaught of athletic looking students wearing trainers and gym gear to lectures – and it’s got me in the mood to get back into shape again! For the past few months, I have been […]
Posted in Health, Revision, Sport, Stress, Studying | Tagged body, clarendon park, clean eating, diet, exercise, flapjack, Food, Gym, healthy, no sugar, refined foods, running, Studying, Summer, Sun, uni
Posted by Laura M in English on November 30, 2015
Toughest semester of University so far When someone told me third year of University was going to be tough, I didn’t realise how big the jump from second year to this would really be. With my first dissertation, I expected a greater work load but nothing prepared me for the amount of time I didn’t […]
Posted in Dissertation, Employment, Essay, Future, Stress, Studying, Work | Tagged deadlines, Dissertation, graduate, Jobs, Stress, time, Work, workload
Posted by Laura M in English on October 31, 2015
I’m dreaming of a student budget Christmas… For students, the time leading up to Christmas is a time to scrimp and save. I’ve got a few ideas to make these cold winter months as debt-free as possible! Cheap wholesome food ideas: Cinnamon and banana porridge Is there any better way to warm you up on […]
Posted in Friends, Money, Stress, Work | Tagged Christmas, Food, homemade, presents, student budget
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