Support with Studies

Sian321

I'm noticing quite a lot of us on Boards are going through a hard time with studies right now - whether that's at school, college, or university.

This time of year esspecially can be so overwhelming, coming back from the Winter break to exams, assignment deadlines, job applications etc. It can feel like so much pressure, esspecially when we're also struggling with our mental health.

So what I wanted to ask is, what is one thing that you've really needed to hear in the past when you've been struggling with your studies too? Maybe it's a comforting quote you wished you'd known sooner, a piece of practical advice, or just simply a hug. Lets offer it to each other below in this thread.

We're all in this together

Sian321

To kick us off... one thing that I think I've really needed to hear in my journey as a student is to allow myself to be just that... a student!

I've needed to hear someone say to me, "You're learning, and that's an ongoing process. Take that pressure off your shoulders to know all the answers, or to never make mistakes. A 'good student' is not someone who knows everything, but who's open to learning, who asks questions. Dare to get it 'wrong' sometimes. It doesn't mean you're failing. Your worth and your skills are SO much bigger than your grades. You're doing so much better than you know. One foot in front of the other."

Oh....and a hug. Always a hug