Aber Exam Destress

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 the University and Undeb Aber are working in partnership with 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 table below highlights a range of events and activities.

While we’ve confirmed as many activities and events as possible, we’re still finalising a couple of details so be sure to check back regularly for updates.

Good luck from everyone at Undeb Aber!


DATE

EVENT DETAILS

Monday 6th to Friday 10th May

 

Aber Exam De-Stress

Aber Exam De-stress is a week-long event giving students the opportunity to have some fun and de-stress. Exam and assessment periods can often be a hectic time for many students.

We want to ensure you get the support you need during this period, which is why we are working in partnership with the University to support you with information, activities and events.

The table below highlights a range of events and activities.

Good luck from everyone at Undeb Aber!

 

10am - 12:30pm & 1pm - 3pm Wednesday 8th May

 

 

Academic Advice Drop-in

Advice Service, Undeb Aber

Answering your questions, special circumstances, appeals, unacceptable academic practice and other academic issues.

Drop-in at any point to receive free and independent advice.

 

Wednesday 8th of May

Dyfi Donkeys

PJM, on the grass patch at the back of 41

Dyfi Donkeys are back visiting campus for De-Stress week! 

If you’d like to meet the donkeys, we’re running 15 minutes slots so you can have some quality time interacting with the donkeys and learn more about them from their owner.

We’ll ask that on that day you give a donation of your choice and all money will go to the donkey sanctuary.

 

9am - 1pm Thursday 9th May

Faculty Officer Study Session

Picturehouse, Undeb Aber

Why not come and study with some of our elected officers and faculty officers in the Picture House. Having this specific time to get your head down and focus on your studies should help you prepare for your exams and assessments. 

 

2pm - 4:30pm Thursday 9th May

Free Refreshments from the officers in the library

Desk 1, Huw Owen Library

Come and get a free hot drink from one of your friendly elected officers to help you study. Tea, coffee or hot chocolate will be available. 

 

All Week

 

Colouring station

The Underground, Undeb Aber

In addition to all our planned activities and events we’ll also have a colouring station set up in the underground of the SU.

This will include colouring sheets, pens and pencils.

 

All Week

 

Community Kitchen

The Underground, Undeb Aber

Based in the underground we will have a range of drinks and refreshments available for you to take a break from studies.

Meanwhile if it is a board game you are looking to fill your time with, these are available all year round. 

 

All Week

Wellbeing Room, Undeb Aber

Available all year round and not just for exams this small yet comfy room, located along the Students’ Union’s bottom corridor, provides a quiet space for revision or self-care.

 

Tuesday 14th of May

De-stress with a doggy date

Main Room, Undeb Aber

Cariad Pet Therapy will be on site with a number of furry friends you can meet. 

 


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 - 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.