Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Saturday, 10 October 2026, our Mental Health Advisor Christine shares five practical tips for looking after yourself and your wellbeing. Connect Make sure you regularly engage with your peers, friends and family. All connection helps – from small conversations while you’re waiting for your lecture to start to
You’ve made it to your final year! It’s an important time, with lots to do, but there’s plenty to look forward to too. To help you make the most of it, recent graduate Ciara shares the advice she’d give herself if she was starting final year again. Show up If I was to do my
Starting your final year at university can be intimidating. On top of the usual assignments, there’s the ‘this is it’ mentality, and a dissertation to complete – but remember, you’ve got years of university experience behind you, so you’re more prepared than you might think. What’s important is you give yourself plenty of time to get organised and make sure you look after yourself along the way.
Imposter syndrome is the feeling of not being good enough, or worrying you don’t belong somewhere, even when you’re doing just fine. It’s really common among university students, especially when assignments are due and exams are coming up. What’s important is you’re able to spot it early so you can move past it and feel
“An unforgettable whirlwind.” That’s how fourth-year Accountancy and Finance student Bethan describes her experience studying abroad in Canada. We caught up with Bethan to hear what inspired her to apply, how she prepared for life at Mount Allison University, the academic differences she noticed, and why she’s so glad she took the opportunity. Hi Bethan!
With multiple assignments to get over the line and exams coming up, this time of year can be a bit stressful, but you’ve got this! A few small tweaks to how you study can make a big difference. Check out these tips from our Student Learning Services Team to help you feel prepared and more
Traveling to campus from outside Stirling this semester? From saving money on your journey to finding quiet spaces to unwind, here are a few practical tips to help make commuting work for you. Saving on travel Take the time to do some research into whether you can save money on transport. If you’re under 22,
“For me, it was incredible. I loved every single minute.” We caught up with fourth-year marketing student Amy McBride to hear all about her experience studying abroad in Prague. She tells us what inspired her to apply, how she adjusted to life in a new country, the academic and cultural differences she noticed, and why
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