It’s no secret that exams can cause a fair bit of stress for a lot of people. So now more than ever, it’s important that you take care of your wellbeing; get a good amount of sleep, eat well and drink plenty (of water).

To help you with that, and to crack down on stress, every year we run the Stressbusters campaign during the third term to give you a break from revision and to try out some fun activities. We are also running a week-long campaign from 12 January to 16 January to support you during the exam period! We’ve got a great mix of events, so there’s something for everyone to get involved in.

Plus, there’s no need to feel guilty for going off to do another activity when you could be spending that time revising. By giving yourself breaks during revision, you'll be able to clear your head and hopefully find that you're more productive with your time when you come to revising!

So to avoid burning yourself out, make sure you pace yourself. No one can revise every single hour of the day, so give your mind a well-earned rest and join us for a few weeks of stress-free activities.


Events

Stressbusters Walk & Unwind
13th January
Outside SU Venue
Join us for a breath of fresh air, a friendly chat, and some much needed movement between study sessions! We will be taking a nature walk around our beautiful campus to relax and reset during this busy exam period.
Estranged Students Community Social & Support
13th January
Tommy's Lounge
Come along to Tommy's Lounge to meet your Advice and Voice Team and find out how they can support you as an Estranged Student during assessment week.
Cupcake Decorating
15th January
Tommy's Lounge
Take a well-deserved break from revision and join us at the Royal Holloway Students’ Union for a relaxing cupcake decorating afternoon! This event is the perfect way to unwind, get creative, and enjoy a sweet treat during exam season.
Coffee Morning
16th January
Tommy's Lounge
Take a breather from deadlines and revision with a warm, welcoming coffee morning at Tommy’s Lounge. Drop in for free hot drinks, biscuits, and a cosy space to unwind with friends or meet new people.


News & Updates

Stressbusters: What's Happening Next Week

Join the Advice Centre for Stressbusters – a week designed to help you with exam stress and tips on how to relax! We have a jam-packed week planned with tons of exciting events.

 
Mental Health Awareness Week Podcast: Community

Listen to our Advice Centre with their brand new podcast On Air with Advice - this week we are joined by two of our community officers! Mental Health Awareness Week is a nationwide campaign that runs to share stories, awareness and discuss the impact of mental health in our lives. This year the theme is Community.

 
Stressbusters Podcast: Exam Anxiety

Listen to our Advice Centre with their brand new podcast On Air with Advice - this week, they are tackling exam anxiety!

 
Self-Care After Exams

Congratulations - You have made it through to the end of exam week! Take some time to acknowledge and celebrate all your hard work! It is normal to still have remaining stress or be feeling emotionally drained after exam completion.