What to do if you are not coping at university

Going to university can be exciting and scary at the same time. The prospect of university offers freedom, independence, and choice but it also brings with it pressure and anxiety. It might be the biggest upheaval you have had to cope with so far and it’s very normal to experience highs and lows at university.

There is social pressure to fit in and make friends and there’s a huge workload that can seem daunting, even to the most motivated of students. Some students feel homesick and others suffer from social anxiety. Not to mention, sleeping difficulties, work stress and burnout, anxiety over managing the workload and passing successfully. There is so much to consider so it’s no wonder that many students struggle and feel they are not coping at university.

If you are struggling at university, you are not alone and you might be wondering what you can do to cope.

Create a schedule

Creating a schedule is one way for you to feel on top of the immense amount of work you need to do. When you see it all diarised and neatly in a schedule it helps to remind you of what is required and when. This adds a sense of control to your days and weeks ahead. If you are not coping at university it may due to the fact that you feel overwhelmed by the workload and worry whether you will be able to…