Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences (PABS) School Office
Phone: 01273 642090 or 642014
Fax: 01273 642674
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Visit: Huxley Building Room H608
Managing Stress
There are a number of adjustments that need to be made when beginning your time at university. You have to deal with a new environment, leaving home, living in halls, adapting to domestic duties and responsibilities, changes in relationships with friends and family, new relationships, health issues, and the academic challenges.
Don't panic
Whatever you do, do not let your problems go on until your academic performance falls apart; please talk to a member of staff if you are experiencing problems. Find out more about this
Here are some practical tips for dealing with stress from 'The Smarter Student – Study Skills & Strategies for success at university' (McMillan et al., 2006, p75-76):
- Try not to worry about things over which you have no control
- Share your problem
- Find out more about your problem
- Participate [in clubs or societies].
- Learn to prioritise
- Put things in perspective
- Try to forget about your problems
- Try not to be a perfectionist
- Confront your problem
- Do something physical
- Don’t be afraid to have a good cry
- Learn relaxation techniques
- Change your working pattern
- Try to manage your time better
- Recognise that you can’t please everyone
- Treat yourself
"Get into a routine - same time, same place for your studying; get into a good study habit."
Emma Burton, Community Pharmaceutical Healthcare student
"Don't leave studies until the end! "
Candy Koenig, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences student
"Make good use of your diary and enter dates to plan when you need to do the work."
Di Smith
