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Take some time out from revision and assignments to join in activities that help you to relax and feel good. Revision isn’t just about putting your head down and studying hard, it’s also important that you stay relaxed and focused for your exams later this term.Ìý

ResLifeBU stress-buster roadshow  

Our ResLifeBU team has organised activities in and around your halls to help keep you calm and balanced this exam season.Ìý

The ResLife dogs will be joining the team for a series of stress-busting roadshow events that will visit the following halls plus the Student Village, providing: 

• free professional head, neck and shoulder massages 
• craft workshops 
• cuddles with the Reslife dogs 

There's no need to book and the full schedule is below, so pop along when you can to say hi!
Each halls of residence will also receive a basket of fruit, energy bars and capri suns for students to help themselves to on their way out to exams.

Student study tips

Discover revision advice from your fellow BU students:

• Danielle's ''Ìý
• Imogen's ''Ìý
• Sam's ''.Ìý
• Hannah’s ‘’ 
• Q Amos’ ‘’ 

Or listen to the study tips edition of the . Where Georgia, Charlotte and George – three BU students, ResLife assistants, flatmates and friends discuss their top study tips. Is it best to cram for an exam or revise little and often? Do rewards help you study and should you break up your revision with Netflix? Sit back, relax and listen to find out! 

Library and Learning support

Throughout the year the Library and Learning Support team run a variety of workshops, including exam preparation, maths, and dissertation support. These workshops are aimed to get you up to speed in key areas you may feel weakest in.Ìý

You can find out more about these workshops and book your place on the pages on Brightspace. A  is available for you to watch online at any time and will give you a taster of what these sessions involve.Ìý

Both libraries are open 24/7, your ID card is required to access Weston Library at all times, The Sir Michael Cobham Library overnight between 5pm - 8am and all day during weekends and bank holidays.

Back by popular demand: delicious Danish pastries will be available every day in both libraries all week – brain food for all that revision you’re doing. Please note – first come first served!

Looking after your wellbeing 

It's a really important time to look out for yourself and your friends. Find advice for managing exam stress and make sure that you know how to access a doctor, in case you need to.Ìý

Find advice from both the NHS and your peers while you're preparing for exams and make sure you're fully prepped with our exams dos and don'ts.Ìý

If you start to feel overwhelmed or anxious, please contact the Student Wellbeing Team or for support. If you are looking for help out of hours you have free access to the Student Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential phone line at 0800 028 3766, or you can call Connection for free on 0800 652 0190 - a free, 24/7 helpline providing mental health advice and support.Ìý