Exam Season Toolkit

As you enter Term 3, we offer our Exam Season Toolkit as a helping hand to support you with a successful exam season (March, April and May 2024). We invite you to take time out from revision and de-stress. Our Toolkit will help you get ready, get set, and go forth to succeed in your assessments. Be sure to book your spot at these events and activities happening at Bloomsbury and UCL East!

March: Get Ready!

The month of March is all about preparation, setting good habits and ensuring you maintain a healthy work-life balance. Alongside your own revision, we invite you to Get-Rested, Get-Moving and Get-Creative. Building 'me' time into your exam preparation will improve your mental health, make you more productive and reduce your stress levels.

April: Get Set!

The month of April focuses on helping you feel prepared before the assessment period begins. Keep your eyes peeled on our social media platforms (@UCLCares) for our Get-Motivated! Motivation Monday posts from students and our Get-Prepared! top tips from staff.

May: Go!

The month of May is when the assessment period is in full swing. We encourage you to take time out to Go-Chill! to Go-Hunting! for free drinks tokens, and to Go-Celebrate! on the last day of exams.

Your Assessment Wellbeing Guide

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Read our guide on nurturing your wellbeing throughout the exam season, and watch our video on managing panic symptoms during exams.

What's on at UCL East

Discover the variety of events and activities we're hosting over at UCL East (Stratford).

What's on in your accommodation

Find out which events from our campaign will be happening in your UCL accommodation or halls of residence.

What's on in your department

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Find out which events from our campaign will be happening in your department or faculty.

Therapy Dog Session

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4 MARCH - Get Rested! (Bloomsbury)

Are you an animal lover? Missing a pet at home? Come pet a pooch and meet our lovable Therapy Dogs on campus!

Sleep School Webinars

6 & 14 MARCH - Get Rested! (Online)

Attend a talk with leading sleep expert, Dr Guy Meadows to learn healthy sleep habits.

7am Walking Club

19 & 22 MARCH - Get Moving! (Bloomsbury)

Bask in the blossom and morning spring sun and take a walk with the 7am Walking Club.

Free 'Project Active' Fitness Classes

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THROUGHOUT MARCH - Get Moving! (Bloomsbury & UCL East)

SSW have teamed up with SU Project Active so you can join a range of FREE taster classes to get you moving.

Men's Health Active Walk and Talk

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20 MARCH - Get Active! (Bloomsbury)

Join this Men's Walk and Talk led by Stephen, a qualified counsellor to chat about anything and everything!

Circus Skills Taster Session

25 MARCH - Get Creative! (Bloomsbury)

Learn a new skill and join a free taster session with UCL Balls! Juggling and Circus Society!

Embroidery Drop-in and Social

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25 MARCH - Get Creative! (Bloomsbury)

Join a drop-in embroidery session run by Student Support and Wellbeing to switch off and get creative.

Exam Writing Webinar

26 MARCH - Get Prepared! (Online)

Boost your exam writing skills in this webinar with the Academic Communication Centre.

Therapy Dog Session

8 APRIL - Get Set! (Bloomsbury)

Are you an animal lover? Missing a pet at home? Come pet a pooch and meet our lovable Therapy Dogs on campus!

Salsa Taster and Social

11 APRIL - Get Set! (Bloomsbury)

Join UCL Salsa Society for a dance taster and social!

Musical Theatre Choir Sessions

APRIL DATE TBC - Get Creative! (Bloomsbury)

Join UCL Musical Theatre Society for a free session at their Weekly Choir!

Wellbeing Alpacas

16 APRIL - Get Set! (Bloomsbury)

Take time out from revision to meet our famous Wellbeing Alpacas on the Front Quad!

Karaoke Taster Session

22 APRIL - Get Creative! (Bloomsbury)

Join the Karaoke Society for a free night of singing, laughing and fun!

Dancing Taster Sessions

THROUGHOUT APRIL - Get Set! (Bloomsbury)

Join UCL Dance Society at multiple taster sessions throughout April!

Haldane Hang Out

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EVERY TUESDAY IN MAY - Go, Take Time Out! (Bloomsbury)

The perfect place to unwind after a stressful exam. Join us for a relaxing cuppa, music and more!

Free Drinks Tokens!

TRHOUGHOUT MAY - Go, Take Time Out! (Bloomsbury & UCL East)

Grab a free drink on us - find free drinks tokens hidden around the Bloomsbury and UCL East campus!

Therapy Dog Session

13 MAY - Go, Take Time Out! (Bloomsbury)

Are you an animal lover? Missing a pet at home? Come pet a pooch and meet our lovable Therapy Dogs on campus!

The Alpacas are Back!

14 MAY - Go, Celebrate! (Bloomsbury)

Celebrate the end of exams with our famous Wellbeing Alpacas on the Front Quad!

Gong Baths

16 MAY - Go, Take Time Out! (Bloomsbury)

Release built up tension, pain and anxiety with Jarvia Foxter during a relaxing sound healing meditation session.

Build your SSW

We curate our campaigns to support the three core aspects of your own SSW: Social bonding, Skills for life and Wellbeing at university. Each activity aims to develop one, two, or all three of these aspects.