Health & Wellbeing

Imagine waking up in your Belfast student accommodation and, instead of hitting the gym, you head downstairs and access a state-of-the-art sports centre that’s housed in the same building. The best part? It’s free!

Regardless if you arrive at uni with minimal luggage or you basically decamp your entire bedroom to your new student accommodation, you’ll likely want the assurance that your items are as protected as possible.

Chances are that you know someone experiencing anxiety. Nearly a third of young people aged 16-24 in the UK have reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression.

Moving away from home is exciting, but as you embark on your big uni adventure it’s likely you’ll encounter feelings of homesickness at some point.

The rose-tinted view you have of uni may involve meeting like-minded people, enjoying a rich social life and even making friends you’ll be close to 30 years from now. While that’s definitely all part of the experience, it’s also worth acknowledging head-on that there are times where you may feel lonely.

Meeting new people and growing your circle of friends is a big part of university life. The social aspect of living away from home for the first time enriches any student experience – but what if you’re an introvert?