Support is available for you while you are working away from or on campus. There is guidance on how you can get wellbeing support from Student Disability and Inclusion, Student Wellbeing, and Faith and Reflection, on the Support and wellbeing website.
There is guidance on the latest situation on the COVID-19 (coronavirus) student webpage, along with FAQs and links to further University guidance for staff and students.
SUSU is working closely with the University to ensure the health and well-being of students and have a support guide to answer any questions that you might have. Also take a look at the activities page where you can find lots of ways to stay social.
Tools to keep you connected
Keep in regular contact with your peers. It is really important to still connect with one another. This will help with your studies too - learning is a social process after all!
Here are some ideas:
SUSU Online Community
All University of Southampton students are welcome to join this Facebook group which has been set up to help you stay in touch and share tips.
Digital study buddy
Why not partner up with someone as a digital study buddy? You can start your day by setting goals, and check-in with each other regularly to monitor progress.
Study environment
If you find it really difficult to study in silence or by yourself - you're not alone. Research from Mehta et al. (2012) shows background noise can enhance performance on creative tasks. This is why Coffitivity was created. With soundtracks including morning murmur, lunchtime lunch and university undertones, it's the perfect way to emulate the background noise of your favourite study spot.
Making new connections
While you are studying, use this as a chance to make new connections. Here are some online communities which will give you an opportunity to meet new people:
Connect with other students and researchers
These are great places to network and talk to other students:
Connect with other people
These communities connect lots of different people and interests. They are a great place to find like-minded people:
Because you are missing body language cues and immediate feedback from your “listener" when you post something online, it is very important to understand some common rules for good online etiquette. This ensures that the message you intend to convey is received correctly.
Tips to bear in mind....
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SUSU Online Community
All University of Southampton students are welcome to join this Facebook group which has been set up to help them stay in touch and share tips.
Coffitivity recreates the ambient sounds of a cafe to boost your creativity and help you work better. Soundtracks include morning murmur, lunchtime lunch and university undertones.
reddit connects lots of different people and interests. It is a great way to find like-minded people.
Quora connects lots of different people and interests. It is a great way to find like-minded people.