Exam and assessment periods can often be a hectic period for many students with examinations and assessment deadlines a recipe for potential overload.
This year Undeb Aber is working with students and some external organisations to provide events and activities to support you during exam and assessment periods.
We also want to make sure you get the support you need during the period, so don’t be afraid to check out the information at the end of this page to useful support services and tips.
The list below highlights a range of events and activities. Some Dates TBC
- Academic Advice Drop-in - Wednesdays throughout January 10am-12:30pm & 1pm-3pm, Advice Office Undeb Underground Hub - You can also contact our advisor to book an appointment. https://www.abersu.co.uk/advice/contactanadvisor/
- De-stress with a Doggy Date! - Date TBC, Picturehouse - Cariad Pet Therapy will be bringing in some lovely dogs for you to come and have a cwtch with!
- Wellbeing Room - Available to use when the building is open - Why not utilise this lovely space to unwind and relax. This room can be found down the back corridor from the underground of the Undeb.
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A reset hour with Arwa - Monday 12th of January 11am-12pm - Room 1 in the Undeb - Come and unwind and reset with Arwa, a mix of breathing, stretching, journaling, and calm conversation.
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De-stress yoga with Cat - Friday 23rd of January 11am-12pm, Dance Studio in the Undeb - All abilities welcome, this will be a relaxed session to help you stretch out and refresh during your exams.
- Colouring station - Available when the building is open - Does drawing help you concentrate or relax, we have provided some resources to help you. There are colouring sheets & coloured pensils available in the underground of the Undeb opposite the officer hub.
- Free breakfasts, hot drinks, cold drinks, snacks & fruit - Available until we run out, all month in our Community Kitchen - Come and grab some breakfast or a quick snack to fuel your brain during exam season!
- Free stress balls - Available when the building is open until we run out - Want to squish something to de-stress, come and get a free stress ball. These will be available available in the underground of the Undeb opposite the officer hub.
- Free sausage roll - We shall promote these on our socials and they will be available with a voucher on set days - Quick fuel before an afternoon exam! These will be avialable from the Undeb reception when advertised on our social media.
Good luck from everyone at Undeb Aber!
Check out our Wellbeing & Destress Guide by your Wellbeing and Academic Affairs Officers, designed to help you through exam season!
Want some top tips from the Officer Team?
Check out their article, 'Top tips for coping with exam stress' for practical advice to help you navigate exam season.
Support Services
As well as activities and events, we want to remind you of some of the support services avalaible should you need them during what can often be a stressful period.
Undeb Aber Advice Service
Contact an Advisor
Student Services - Advice and Money Service
Telephone: 01970 621761/622087
Email: student-adviser@aber.ac.uk
Student Services - Wellbeing Service
Telephone: 01970 621761/622087
Email: studentwellbeing@aber.ac.uk
Student Services - Accessibility
Telephone: 01970 621761/622087
Email: accessibility@aber.ac.uk
Student Services - Careers
Telephone: 01970 622378
Email: careers@aber.ac.uk
Don’t forget there are a range of roles across campus that can offer advice and support should you need it including student mentors, personal tutors and staff in your department.