Home Advice and information The Winter Break Make the winter break work for you, whatever your plans or circumstances. 9 resources: article If you’re going home for winter break but don’t want to 3 minute read Not every student looks forward to going home for the winter break. This can be for many reasons and it is ok for you to feel this way. A few strategies can help you manage how you feel about this. article Staying at university over the winter break 3 minute read If you are staying at university for the duration of the end of term break, making some plans in advance will help to ensure it is as good an experience as possible. article Preparing to go back to University 2 minute read Whatever your level of study or however long the break has been, it is normal to experience a range of emotions about returning to university. Some preparation before you go can help you feel more positive about your return and increase the chances of having a successful and enjoyable experience. article Making the most of your time at home 3 minute read If you have been staying at university and are going home for the winter break, this can be an opportunity to recuperate and feel more connected to loved ones. But taking some time to think about it and talk it over in advance, can help both you and your family have as good a time as possible. article Healthy habits can help your mental health 2 minute read When there is a lot of uncertainty in our lives and in the world around us, we can slip into comforting behaviours that have a negative effect on our wellbeing. If your diet, daily routine or exercise has lost structure, you might want to consider making some constructive changes. article The role of sunlight in your wellbeing 4 minute read Natural light is vital to our physical and mental health and regularly getting out in daylight can have a positive impact on sleep, mood and academic performance. article Overcoming loneliness at university 2 minute read Loneliness is a common experience for many students that can feel unpleasant and affect your thinking - but it can be overcome. video Learning to look after yourself during grief 4 minute watch Luke talks about how grief affected him and how he looked after himself through his grief. video Creating a budget and managing social spending 5 minute watch Abena talks through her experience of managing her finances in her first year including creating and utilising a budget.
