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
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Congratulations to our latest graduates! On behalf of everyone at the University of Stirling and more than 115,000 graduates in 180 countries, we are thrilled to welcome you to our global alumni family. Whether you graduated from Stirling five days ago or five decades ago, you will always be part of this community. Graduation marks
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,
Community is a big part of what makes Stirling so special, and whether you’re a new student looking to find your people, or a continuing student wanting to expand your social circle, it’s never too late to make connections. Here are our top tips for finding your community at Stirling. Make the most of your
If you’ve got a longer journey to campus, it’s good to know what’s here to help you. From dedicated study support to advice on saving money on travel, campus wellbeing spaces and a commuting students network, here are some of the ways we’re making the commuting experience a little easier. Money Support Team Whether you’re
Everyone experiences university in their own way. If you’re neurodivergent – whether you’re autistic, have ADHD, a specific learning difficulty like dyslexia, or something else – we want you to know we’re here to support you. From personalised learning strategies to quiet spaces and wellbeing resources, there are a range of services in place to
It’s a new academic year! To everyone who’s joining us for the first time, welcome – and to all our returning students, welcome back. We thought we’d take this chance to share some advice to help you get off to a strong start this semester – and remind you about some of the support on
