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Accommodation

Solving The 5 Stresses Of Student Life

Who said being a student was easy? You might think you're the ONLY one struggling, but with all the different things going on at uni, everyone starts to feel the pressure from time to time. Rather than leaving it to get the better of you, try to identify the cause of your stress, and tackle it sooner rather than later.

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Written By

Accommodation Office

Published on 21 Nov 2017

So you know you’re not alone, we’ve listed a few of the most common causes of student stress and popped in a couple of tips to help you manage them.

Common causes of student stress

Money, money, money

Your loan doesn’t last a lifetime and don’t you know it! It doesn’t help when you’re buying big name brands, and grabbing the 3-for-2 offers when you'll struggle to get through 1 is easily done.

Group projects

Every student’s nightmare, relying on others to show up and do the work can be stressful.

Securing a job

Whether you are applying for a placement, work experience or a grad job it can be tough. With so much competition it can sometimes feel like you are destined to be unemployed.

Time management

Lectures, socialising, exercising, cleaning - the list goes on... Sometimes there just aren't enough hours in the day.

Relationships

Flatmates, boyfriends, girlfriends… Struggling to form or sustain relationships at uni can be a stressful experience - as is putting up with people who are overpowering and negative!

So what should you do?

Prepare

Make a timetable, but DON'T overload. Prioritise what you need to do first and what can afford to wait. Keep time for yourself - it'll help you calm and rationalise what you need to do.

Budget

Make a weekly budget and stick to it! Just be practical with what you can afford to splurge on. Check out the Spending Tracker app to help you try to budget.

Take control

For group work, figure out the best way to communicate, set check-in points and aim to finish a few days before the deadline (accidents happen!). If people aren't pulling their weight, talk to your lecturer.

Exercise

Doing sport at least once a week is the best way to reduce stress. It helps your body produce endorphins, which make you feel good. Even daily walks of 30 minutes can help reduce stress levels.