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Uni Survival Guide
Covid-19 and beyond
This booklet was produced by students for students
Meeting new people & Social support
As the saying goes, “to know the road ahead, ask those coming back”. University might be
challenging but, be aware that other students have been through similar tasks and, possibly,
similar experiences to yours. To meet new people, engage with other students by sharing
support - you can do this by joining the Students’ Guild Societies. (More societies can be
found at https://www.exeterguild.org/societies/)
www.facebook.com/Exeter-
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour)
BIPOC-Society-
Society
107677564335075
www.facebook.com/BSLSocE
British Sign Language Society
xe
www.facebook.com/EDPSGe
Eating Difficulties Peer Support Group
xeter/
www.facebook.com/peersup
Positive Wellbeing Peer Support Group
portexeter
The 93% Club Society (student led society dedicated
www.facebook.com/93clube
to improving the experiences of state-educated
xeter
students at The University of Exeter)
www.facebook.com/UOE.LG
University of Exeter LGBTQ+ Society
BT
upReach Social Mobility Society
www.facebook.com/groups/
(you can meet likeminded students from similar
exeupreach
backgrounds and create a safe space for students)
Academic tools Do you think that meeting your academic goals is difficult? You are not alone! You can access different resources that can help you review your assignments, develop learning strategies and stay on top of your work! Study Zone: Study-related resources to help you develop academic skills. You can request 1- 1 support for assessments, access resources from the Study Zone Hub, or participate in Writing Cafes. You can find this in the Forum building. More information is available at https://www.exeter.ac.uk/studyzone/ . You can also access online resources at https://universityofexeteruk.sharepoint.com/sites/StudyZone Studiosity: You can access this resource 24/7 and receive help with essay proof-reading (spelling, grammar, structure and referencing). More information is available at https://www.exeter.ac.uk/studyzone/studiosity/ Remember to find your focus: Keep in mind the goals you want to pursue to help with your studying, as it can be hard. Create a study plan: Include a timetable and a timeline for assignments, classes and breaks - so that you have time to rest, go for a walk or call a friend. Finally, be kind to yourself! You are starting university, in a new environment. You should be proud of yourself! (Based on Online Learning Tips for Students, University of Exeter)
Understanding mitigation
What is mitigation? It is an application for an extension or a deferral of an assessment, due
to illness or other adverse personal circumstances that may affect your ability to undertake
an assessment (Teaching Quality Assurance Manual, 10 –Mitigation).
Different types of mitigation: Which one is suited to you?
• Extension (up to three weeks, given in one-week increments)
• Deferral (Shifts the assignment to the next available assessment period).
How to make good use of mitigation?
• Planning ahead
• Check your deadlines and try to prioritise. Use this method to decide which assignments
are achievable without mitigation, and which would benefit from having some extra time
Remember: Access the official university websites to understand what mitigation is, even
before you may need it. Also, talk to your peers about mitigation, get some advice, etc.
You still have the opportunity to attempt your coursework, and if you’re happy with your
performance, you can cancel your mitigation. Alternatively, if you would like to keep your
mitigation in place, that is also an option.
For more information, visit the
following websites:
https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/i
nfopoints/yourinfopointservices/miti
gation/
http://as.exeter.ac.uk/academic-
policy-standards/tqa-
manual/aph/mitigation/
University wellbeing support:
How to access it
Studying at University is fun, but it can also be quite challenging, and it goes without saying
that it is not a walk in the park. However, you can access a number of support systems that
will meet both your personal and academic needs in a genuine and judgment-free manner.
Accessibility • Advice + Support from disability specialists,
including for learning difficulties and long-
term health conditions.
• Help to set up a personalised Individual
Learning Plan (ILP).
• Support with applying for Disabled
Students’ Allowance (DSA).
• Access to AccessAbility Library rooms.
Wellbeing and Mental Health
Support
• Advice + Support from mental health
professionals.
• Help to set up a personalised
Individual Learning Plan (ILP).
• Signposting to relevant services inside
and outside of the university.
Get in touch:
https://www.exeter.ac.uk/wellbeing/ / 01392 72438 / wellbeing@exeter.ac.uk
Penryn Wellbeing Support https://www.fxplus.ac.uk/students/student-services
University wellbeing support
There are times when studying at University can be challenging. However, you can access
various support systems that can help you throughout your University journey.
Residence Life Team
If you are living in a University residence, you can contact the Residence Life Team. They
can help you with flatmate issues, harassment or bullying concerns, advice about student
life and, more generally, they lend a friendly and empathetic listening ear.
You can contact the team on: residencelife@exeter.ac.uk or at
https://www.exeter.ac.uk/accommodation/students/currentstudents/residencelifeteam/
SID Desk
SID can help you with information for non-
academic enquiries (forms, accommodation,
certificates, etc.) You can log an enquiry at
https://sid.exeter.ac.uk
Looking for support from students?
Exeter Student Nightline:
https://www.exeter.nightline.ac.uk
Eating Difficulties Peer Support:
www.facebook.com/EDPSGexeter/
Positive Wellbeing Peer Support Group:
www.facebook.com/peersupportexeter
Safe for survivors:
safeuniversityofexeter@groups.exeterguild.com
Devon-based NHS Mental Health Support Feeling stressed, anxious, or sad might affect how you cope with your studies and life in general. In addition to University Wellbeing Support, you can also find support from other organisations: Talk with your doctor! This is the first step that you should take. If you are interested in these services, discuss this first with your doctor. It’s recommended that you register with the Student Health Centre when you first arrive: TalkWorks: Free, confidential, NHS talking therapy service for people aged 18+ in Devon (excluding Plymouth). Where? https://www.talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk The Moorings: The Moorings @ Devon offers out-of-hours mental health support for people aged 16+ in Devon (Barnstaple, Exeter and Torquay). Where? https://www.mhm.org.uk/the- moorings-devon Togetherall: 24/7 platform for students to find peer and professional support, free to University of Exeter students https://account.v2.togetherall.com/register/student Samaritans: Call 116 123 SilverCloud (offers secure and immediate 24/7 access to online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programmes): https://www.exeter.ac.uk/wellbeing/support/self- helpandpeersupport/onlineselfhelp/silvercloud/ First Response: Urgent mental health support line in Devon). Contact 08081968708. If you are outside of Devon and need urgent support, you can access https://www.nhs.uk/service- search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health- helpline
Diversity, inclusion & support
What is discrimination? Discrimination
means treating a person unfairly because of
who they are or because they possess
certain characteristics (such as gender, age,
race, religion) (Equality Act, 2010).
What is bullying? Bullying has no legal
definition, but it can be understood as a
repeated behaviour intended to hurt
someone either emotionally or physically
(http://www.bullying.co.uk).
Look for student
support groups
https://www.exete
rguild.org/societies
/
Seek support from
Dignity and Respect
Advisors (confidential Seek support from
and informal service). Wellbeing and
https://www.exeter.a Mental Health
c.uk/about/speakout Support
/support/dignityandr
espectadvisors/
What do you
do if you feel
you need
support in
these
situations?
Get free legal
advice from
Read Students' Discrimination
Guild information lawyers at Civil
https://www.exete Legal Advice
rguild.org/advice https://www.gov.u
k/civil-legal-advice
(External support)
Use the 'Speak Out
Tool to report any
discrimination
https://www.exete
r.ac.uk/speakout2021
This project was funded by the Centre for Social Mobility at the
University of Exeter.
Research Project Assistants:
Emma Fry
Alice McMain
Emily Orazzo
Authors (in alphabetical order):
Jasmin Cogin
Saima Fatima Uddin
Alex Greenhouse
Georgia Hope
Farzana Khan
Shanissa Meah
Jessica Mountford
Lauren Spratt
Mia Terra St Hill
Thanks to:
Students that participated in this project.
Katherin Barg, Alex Fisher, Michelle Ryan, Pilar Valle & Sarah White for their feedback
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