As I say goodbye – reflecting on my time at university
As my time in Manchester draws to and end and graduation nears, I have been taking time to reflect on the last-four year of my life as a student.
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Keeping Your Mental Health in Bloom This Summer
Read more: Keeping Your Mental Health in Bloom This SummerAs a master’s student with a dissertation deadline looming at the end of summer, I understand firsthand how crucial it is to find a balance during these busy months – Here are my tips.
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Your public study space survival guide
Read more: Your public study space survival guidePicture this: You’re desperately trying to cram for that dreaded exam. You find what seems like the perfect spot in the library – quiet, plenty of desk space, and within arm’s reach of a power outlet. You settle in, ready to conquer the mountain of material in front of you. But then, it happens… The…
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How to survive the library when it’s busy
Read more: How to survive the library when it’s busyIt’s that time of year again. The amount of work that is piling high on your shoulders is enough to make you go crazy, but rather than running away or dropping out (which we’re all guilty of saying) you make your way to the Main Library. Here’s where you find out that you’re not the…
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Preparing for exam season: how to give yourself the best chance possible
Read more: Preparing for exam season: how to give yourself the best chance possibleDon’t shoot the messenger, but exams will be here soon enough! Balancing assessments and exams can be a stressful thought, but there’s plenty of easy steps you can take to ensure you set yourself up for a successful exam season. Take note of all important dates Seems obvious to start with this one, but despite…
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Accessing disability support at UoM as a Neurodivergent student
Read more: Accessing disability support at UoM as a Neurodivergent studentAs a neurodivergent student, navigating university life can present unique challenges and obstacles that other students may not be familiar with. It can be a lonely feeling if you don’t have a support system that understands the complexity of having a neurodevelopmental or mental health condition in an academic environment. At the University of Manchester,…
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MRes vs MSc: Reflections from the Halfway point
Read more: MRes vs MSc: Reflections from the Halfway pointAs I am writing this I have successfully (by the skin of my teeth) reached the halfway point of my master’s in psychology research. I’ve found myself reflecting on the choices I made a little over a year ago that led me to where I am today, one of the most pivotal being the choice…
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Eating Sustainably as a Student
Read more: Eating Sustainably as a StudentWhen trying to live more sustainably, what’s on our plates matters. Food production accounts for over a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions, and a third of this food ends up going to waste. Although this is a systemic problem that requires widespread action, considering what we eat and where it comes from as individuals…
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Trans Student Survival Guide
Read more: Trans Student Survival GuideAs a transgender non-binary person, I’m well aware of not feeling “trans enough” (a stupid sentiment, I know) to receive the support and respect I deserve. The experience of having to lie about some aspect of my identity is not new to me or to other trans people, especially in the context of receiving care,…
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Successful People with Neurodivergent Disabilities
Read more: Successful People with Neurodivergent DisabilitiesThis is week, (18th – 22nd March 2024) is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. Here, one of our student content creators has shared her blog about famous and successful people with neurodivergent minds. Neurodivergent disabilities can unfortunately sometimes viewed as a source of shame or pity,…
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The rundown on Parkrun – a great way to get active
Read more: The rundown on Parkrun – a great way to get activeAt 9am every Saturday morning at over 1,000 locations across the country, Parkrun and their army of volunteers mark out their courses, set-up their start lines and get their stop-watches handy, ready to welcome thousands of people. Parkrun is an organisation which puts on 5km runs every week in each location. Provided for free and with…
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A guide to using CBT techniques for managing stress at Uni
Read more: A guide to using CBT techniques for managing stress at UniUniversity life can feel like a rollercoaster. Most students at some point will find themselves feeling overwhelmed with feelings of stress and anxiety, whether it be from academic pressures or personal challenges. From my experience I know that I often lack the coping skills to deal with these thoughts and feelings, and find myself looking…
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Imposter Syndrome: Managing Self- Doubt as a Student
Read more: Imposter Syndrome: Managing Self- Doubt as a StudentHave you ever felt as though all your achievements have been attained through just dumb luck? Or questioned if you belong on your course or even in university? Imposter syndrome describes that gnawing feeling of doubt and fear that you are not good enough, a fraud waiting to be exposed. All too common amongst students,…
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PhDiaries – A 3rd year looking back
Read more: PhDiaries – A 3rd year looking backAs I look back as a third year PhD researcher, it has made me realise a lot about how I feel about life and the things I really care about. It has also heightened my awareness of the reality of doing a PhD, based on my experience. I wanted to share these with you in…
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What I wish others knew about being a disabled (PGR) student
Read more: What I wish others knew about being a disabled (PGR) studentAs I have written in previous blogs before, I am a disabled PGR student. A lot of people might have certain perceptions of the everyday struggles faced as a disabled PGR. While from my experience there is a collective understanding and consensus of some of the issues faced, every disabled person is different and experiences…