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What I do
Hi, I’m Kristina. I am the Student Adviser (Postgraduate) for The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment and I am here for you as a key point of contact. I am available to discuss any wellbeing, support, and student experience matters.
Events
Working within the Student Support and Wellbeing team, I will be hosting a range of events and activities during term time to support your Social bonding, Skills for life and Wellbeing at university. Explore the workshops and activites you can join throughout the academic year listed below, then click the event hyperlink to reserve your place.
- Term 1: September 25th - December 15th 2023
Your Guide to thrive - Support services refresher - 22nd November @ 10:00
Student Advisers Kristina Labanauskaite and Pani Fanai-Danesh will be talking to you about the variety of services available to students at UCL. Whether you heard about it before or it's the first time you're finding out about student support, learn where to go when you are having any issues so that you get the most out of your time as a Bartlett student.
your Guide to Thrive - ACC workshop - 23rd November @ 11:00
The UCL Academic Communication Centre supports students of all language backgrounds and levels of study to develop their academic literacy and communication skills. Kerry-Jo Reilly will be running this session where you can learn more about academic writing, tips for when writing feels most difficult, essay writing, exam skills, getting support and feedback on your drafts.
your Guide to thrive - Motivation and Time Management - 24th November @ 10:00
Motivation and time management are intrinsically linked and therefore we can’t talk about one without mentioning the other. In this session, we will be looking at a few questions around motivation and time management, starting with: What is motivation? What are the barriers to motivation? What does time management have to do with motivation?
- Term 2: January 8th - March 22nd 2024
BEAT THE JANUARY BLUES – POTTERY CLASS – 23rd JANUARY 2024, 14:00-16:00
In this two-hour class, B-MADE technician Alice Foxen will talk you through making pottery and give you tips for creating your piece. You don't need any experience doing pottery - all are welcome! Please make sure you wear old clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Some materials will be provided. This class will take place at the B-MADE workshop at 22 Gordon Street.
BEAT THE JANUARY BLUES – IMPOSTER SYNDROME ONLINE – 25th JANUARY 2024, 14:00-14:50
In this online session, you will be learning more about imposter syndrome, the different types in which it manifests, and the learned behaviour that leads to self-doubt and questioning the validity of your achievements.
BEAT THE JANUARY BLUES – MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP ONLINE – 26th JANUARY 2024, 13:00-13:50
In this online session, Student Advisers Pani Fanai-Danesh and Kristina Labanauskaite will explore practical steps we can take that prevent spiralling thoughts and learn coping techniques that will help us stay centred when negativity takes over. We will focus on self-nurturing, speaking to ourselves with love, true appreciation and self-compassion.
Exam Season Toolkit - Board gameS afternoon - 6th March, 14:00-17:00, M2 School of Pharmacy
Join us for an afternoon of fun, games and relaxation to support your wellbeing leading up to the main assessment period. Take a break from studying and drop by to show us your unbeatable chess strategy, your balancing Jenga act or your Lego building skills. Your Student Advisers will be waiting for you with a great collection of board games, some snacks and drinks for you to enjoy.
Please note, this is a drop-in session so you will not need a ticket to attend. However, please register your interest on this page to give us an idea of how many students are planning to come.
Exam Season Toolkit - Wellbeing Pulse Check - 12th March, 12:00-14:00, 22 Gordon Street Reception
In the leadup to University Mental Health Day, your Student Advisers will be on campus to see how you’ve been doing so far and if there is any support you might need. They will be at the 22 Gordon Street reception and will be waiting for you with chocolates, goodie bags and lots of useful advice on student support. Please do pop in to have a chat!
Exam Season Toolkit - Assessment Prep Workshop - 18th March, 14:00-15:00, online event
Join the Bartlett Student Adviser team for a short online workshop on different strategies you can use to deal with assessment stress and learn about the support services that are available to you during the main assessment period.
Stress affects all of us in different ways, and there are many things we can do to alleviate it. In this short workshop, the Bartlett Student Advisers will outline different tools available to help deal with stress, including time management strategies, tips on keeping motivated, and relaxation techniques.
This event is open to all Bartlett students and will take place on MS Teams. You will be sent a MS Teams link in advance of the session. Please note, this is a drop in session so you will not need a ticket to attend. However, please register your interest on this page to give us idea of how many people are planning to come.
- Term 3: April 22nd - June 7th 2024
More information coming soon.
Who am I?
- About Kristina
What was your experience of higher education like?
I was an international student, arriving to the UK for the first time. At first it felt foreign, new, and different. I felt isolated, lonely, and wanted to go back home. Once I immersed in social aspect of university life, joined societies, wholeheartedly participated in seminars and discussions things turned around. I felt more integrated, positively challenged, and experienced academic/personal growth. I also managed (through trial and error) to make secure, trustworthy friendships. University life helped me gain independence, confidence and become responsible for my actions. I learned to stay in control of my life through choices I made.
Who or what made the biggest positive impact on you when you were studying? And how did they support you?
Various lecturers and tutors shared their vast knowledge base and experience in the field. This inspired me to be curious and to immerse myself in the source of knowledge. Most impactful support I have received was from the Welfare Team during more challenging times of my study. They always helped me to put things in perspective and signpost to available support. It was paramount to my studies to have that emotional support and reassurance from a non-academic member of staff.
What working achievements or initiatives are you most proud of?
I am most proud of the impact regarding supportive welfare conversations I had with students during my secondment as their Student Adviser. I want students that I look after to feel connected and accepted, to reach their potential, believe in themselves and stay curious. Making a difference in a single person’s life is what makes my heart smile.
If you could tell your younger self one thing, what would it be?
I would say that in life, there is a ‘pause’ button. I used to think that it is only ‘play’ or ‘stop’. At times, pause is all we need. We do not need to take any action, rush into decisions and we can also change our mind.
There is always more to life, more opportunities, more friendships, more things to learn. When challenges arise, we tend to ‘zoom in’ on them and forget about other options. We need to try our best to ‘zoom out’ and see a bigger picture.What would surprise people to know about you?
I don’t know why, but most of the people are surprised when I say that I am married, and I have two children.