Study Well
With the exam and assessments period upon us, it's so important to look after ourselves. Taking time out is a very important part of revision, and getting away from our desks and doing something different will not only help clear our minds, but allow us to get back to studying with fresh eyes and improved concentration. Looking after ourselves is arguably the most important thing we can do during assessment season, a good diet, decent nights sleep, and regular breaks all contribute to how we feel, it's not just about studying, but studying well.
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Hire a Board Game
Take the night off with your flatmates and hire a board game or a jigsaw. You can find a full list of games on the webpage
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Drop in to The Edge on Friday 12 May 13:00 - 15:00 and Friday 17 May 12:00 - 15:00 and make use of our Art Studio to unwind creatively with our collection of paints, paper and art equipment.
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Have a bounce on inflatables Thursday 16 May 11:00 - 15:00
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Make giant bubbles Friday 17 May 12:00 - 14:00. We will have giant bubble wands, lots of other bubble related items and some nice relaxing music to help you float away for a couple of hours.
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Independent advice if you need it
Our Team of three independent Advisors are here if you need advice about an exam or assessment-related issue. By independent, we mean we're not part of a University Team or Department so you can speak to us in confidence.
Common challenges we help with throughout exams are how to:
- Submit a Mitigating Circumstances request, when something unexpected affects your performance in an exam or assessment. Here's a link to our guide for more information: Making an IMC request
- Ask for an extension
- Respond to an allegation of plagiarism, cheating or collusion
For advice with your general wellbeing, we recommend making an appointment with a University Wellbeing Advisor using this link: Booking a wellbeing appointment (bath.ac.uk)
If it's late at night and you just want to talk to someone, have you tried Nightline? They take anonymous calls and instant messages between 20:00-08:00. Find their details on this link: CONTACT US – Bath Nightline
Tools for studying effectively
- Preparing for exams guide - including time management tips, revision strategies and support available.
- Exam Stress podcast - useful tips and NHS breathing techniques to help deal with the stress you may experience during assessments.
- Stay focused in exam season Blog- find out how University of Bath student Divija maintains focus during assessment period.
- Read Well - the Library have a made a selection of wellbeing books available to access online, covering self-help topics such as anxiety, stress and personal development.
- Managing Stress for Exams Reading List