Exam Anxiety: Experiences and Techniques
In this post, Fraser shares some of his experiences of exam anxiety, and how he controls it. I recall meeting my friend at Waverley on the morning of a second-year …
Tag: Soft Skills
There’s no need to suffer in silence: how university Mental Health Mentors can help you develop your emotional wellbeing
In this post, Edgar Rodriguez-Dorans discusses the support provided for students by Mental Health Mentors at the University of Edinburgh. A narrative of struggling with depression “Jerome has a long …
Managing group projects
Groupwork is a popular form of university assessment. However, it can be stressful: not everyone works in the same way or at the same pace, and you may need to discuss …
Tips for confidence in presentations
A presentation is not just a talk. It is an interactive performance; there is a real audience, looking at and listening to you, and expecting that you will interact with them. For many, this is the scariest …
Coming up in November 2020
Our Highlights and Opportunities posts highlight various opportunities available from around the University of Edinburgh for Taught students. Highlights and opportunities for… Undergraduate Students Study Skills Consultations http://edin.ac/2Co9nR7 The IAD …
What if I am exposed as a fraud?
Research has shown that many students suffer from impostor syndrome during their time at university. This can make them feel anxious, depressed and isolated. What can be done about this? …
