coming from lowkey the middle of nowhere in northern ireland, i understand that trying to settle into first year at a uni as demanding as imperial - and in one of the hardest courses - can throw up challenges in unexpected ways. money worries, strain and burnout from the workload (love those constant 9-5s), struggling to feel at home, or maybe something else entirely. none of it should stop us enjoying this year and ...
Good wellbeing is essential for a good degree. At Imperial, despite the many, excellent wellbeing services for students, it is often the case that some students are left out. Some students struggle through the tough questions and challenges of the course with no time or motivation to speak out for help or enjoy their time at university. Such students become overwhelmed. Worn down. In need of a beacon of light to solv ...
Reinventing our common room Student wellbeing starts with having a space of your own, and that space is the common room. Yet when I ask Year 1s about it, the usual reply is “We have a common room?” Those who do find it are often underwhelmed. I want to change that. Reinventing the common room is a chance to bring our year into the life of the department, to work together, and to show that student input ...
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