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Practical Things You Can Do

So you are feeling stressed, now what?
People sometimes feel they have to do it on their own and can’t let anybody else know just how stressed out they really are.  Perhaps you don’t want to make a fuss or are reticent to request practical help for the issues that are getting on top of you.

Here area some practical suggestions that you can take on for yourself that may just help to get you over this difficult bit:

• Talk to your lecturer about and extension.  (Remember, they are on your side and it is in their best interest to pass you.)  Make sure you don’t make life more difficult for yourself.  For example, extending the deadline to coincide with an exam in a different subject may not be a good idea. 

• The Student Faculty Advisor, Sub Dean or Associate Dean is available to discuss the options you have if you find yourself getting behind in your academic work.  Contact them as soon as you think you are getting behind and don’t dwell on it, they are there to help you.  Many requests, especially those concerning exams, must progress through the Student Faculty Advisor. 

• While everybody gets stressed from time to time, stress that has got out of hand has a significant impact on your ability to study and could be grounds for Special Consideration.  At UWA this requires a medical certificate.
Special Consideration for Examinations indicates to your faculty that something exceptional has interfered with your ability to study in the usual way and requests that your faculty takes this into account when assessing your academic progress. 

• Talk to a Guild Education Officer or an Equity and Diversity Advisor about a difficult lecturer, tutor or any other aspect of uni that may be getting on top of you.

• If it is financial stressors that are getting on top of you, then make an appointment to see the Housing and Financial Aid Officers. 
These people can help you run the gauntlet of looking for suitable housing including boarding, shared accommodation and general vacant property listings.  Their financial advice is great when it comes to the different types of financial assistance which you may be eligible for, including Centrelink benefits and UWA student loans.

The Financial Counsellor at the Guild Student Centre can help with Centrelink information/applications/advocacy, budgeting, accessing emergency relief grants, interest free loans, Guild Grants and direct assistance with creditors.  You can make an appointment to see the Guild Education Officer (Welfare) by dropping into the Guild Student Centre, phoning 6488 2295 or by emailing enquiries@guild.uwa.edu.au.  Check out the website for further information.

Check out the Navigate UWA website to find information on a range of services and resources available to you at UWA with topics on health & wellbeing, careers, transition, studying smarter and more.

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