Wellbeing, advice and support
As a University of St Andrews student, you are on a journey of learning. The person you arrived as will be different from the one who leaves. This change will reflect the knowledge and skills you will gain, and the experiences you will have throughout your time here. It is unlikely that your journey will always be smooth, but dealing with the unexpected challenges you encounter along the way will help you develop the skills you need to make you a better scholar and better able to cope with life beyond university.
Key areas to focus on during your St Andrews journey include:
- Developing independence. This means that you actively seek out information, take charge of finding the right balance between your study and personal life and take responsibility for your behaviour, wellbeing and health.
- Facing challenges. It’s perfectly normal to find things challenging in your academic studies and general student life. Some challenges may lead to disappointment or even failure. The important thing to remember is that you will be strengthened by these challenges, developing important life-skills such as problem-solving and resilience.
- Being involved. As a student at St Andrews, you are part of several communities, and you have the opportunity to become involved with them. You are part of the community within your academic school, part of the broader University community and part of the wider community of the St Andrews town. You are encouraged to make the most of the academic, social, societies and sports opportunities on offer as a way to positively build knowledge, skills, support networks, and physical and mental wellbeing.
For advice and support on any issue, including academic, financial, international, personal or health matters, or if you are unsure of who to go to for help, please contact:
The Advice and Support Centre
79 North Street
Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 2020
Email: theasc@st-andrews.ac.uk