UndergradSkiller: Skill Set Map for Undergraduates and Their Educators

LEARNING AND SELF-MANAGEMENT: Wellbeing

Finding Friends

Building social connections at university contributes to both wellbeing and academic success. Making friends in a new environment can be challenging, but thoughtful guidance exists to support this shared experience.

Useful Resources on Finding Friends:

U-Belong. (n.d.). Making friends at university. https://www.u-belong.uk/making-friends

Annotation: Interactive guide from U-Belong, created by students, researchers, and professionals, on navigating friendships at university. Covers the challenges of reaching out, embracing diversity, and building lasting connections in the university social environment.

Bright Network. (n.d.). How to make friends at university. https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/uni-life/how-to-make-friends-at-university

Annotation: Short article from Bright Network with practical tips for making friends at university. Addresses the challenge of starting fresh and offers advice on building relationships, even for those who are less naturally sociable.

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Table of contents:

4.1. Finding Help and Support
4.1.1. Seeking Support
4.1.2. Communicating with Professors

4.2. Learning and Study Skills
4.2.1. How We Learn
4.2.2. Metacognition
4.2.3. Study Strategies
4.2.4. Studying in STEM
4.2.5. Note-Taking and Lectures
4.2.6. Exam Preparation

4.3. Time Management and Focus
4.3.1. Time Management Strategies
4.3.2. The Pomodoro Technique
4.3.3. Understanding Procrastination
4.3.4. Staying Motivated
4.3.5. Digital Focus Tools

4.4. Reflective Practice
4.4.1. Growth Mindset Strategies
4.4.2. Reflective Practice Tools

4.5. Wellbeing
4.5.1. Mental Health
4.5.2. Personal Wellbeing
4.5.3. Digital Wellbeing
4.5.4. Stress Management
4.5.5. Budgeting

4.5.6. Finding Friends

4.6. Adapting Your Study Approach
4.6.1. Neurodiversity and University
4.6.2. Studying with ADHD
4.6.3. Studying with Dyslexia and Assistive Tools

4.7. Skills and Career Planning
4.7.1. Identifying Your Skills
4.7.2. Setting Goals
4.7.3. Career Planning
4.7.4. Postgraduate Study
4.7.5. Internships and E-Learning

 

Author: Leeanne Irwin

Peer Reviewer(s): None