Whilst it is very exciting to arrive at University with all the possibilities it offers, it is also the start of something new and unknown. For many students this may be the first time they have been away from home and living independently. This in itself is a huge transition and takes time to adjust to. Combine this with demanding study regimes, living with new people in a shared environment and financial constraints; it is clear there is a lot to deal with at the start of your university career.

You may feel that everyone around you is coping well and having a great time, whilst you may be struggling with adapting to your new environment, homesickness, financial worries, anxieties or poor mental health. Don’t feel it’s only you. Many students feel all of these worries but hide it.

Asking for help takes courage, but if you feel worried or anxious about adjusting to university life don’t bottle it up; internalising worries tends to lead to overthinking, anxiety, negative thought processes and can be incredibly isolating. The universities have a range of support available and talking over your worries with an impartial person can help you to put things into perspective and consider outcomes. The Student Services team at your University can give you advice about who to contact.

Unipol also provides support for tenants who are experiencing difficulties, and you can ask for help from either your Housing Manager or the Tenancy Support and Wellbeing Coordinator.

If your Housing Manager thinks it is a difficult or serious issue they will pass it to the Tenancy Support and Wellbeing Coordinator.

Tenancy Support is available to any tenant who may be feeling worried or uncomfortable. This can relate to your accommodation, your co-tenants, or local community issues. It can also relate to your wellbeing, mental health or physical health. In fact, anything that is causing a worry or concern! Get in touch by emailing tenancysupport@unipol.org.uk or use this form. ​