Dealing with academic challenges and life stress

University and life in general, can be exciting and full of opportunities one minute and then difficult and challenging the next. No one is in control of how life happens sometimes.

We have a lot of support resources for you here at Leeds for when times may get difficult, or you need a helping hand with something.

Academic stress and challenges

It is normal to have times of stress, especially when assessments are due, you may also feel you have an academic mountain to climb when you transition between study years. Relationships on your course may also have their challenges at times.

Life stress and challenges

All sorts of events in your life can cause you stress and affect your studies. Find out more about the support available to you so you're not managing these alone.

Homesickness

Moving to a new city and sometimes even a new country can be very exciting but adapting to a new environment can also be difficult. It’s perfectly normal to miss familiar surroundings but there are things you can do to help you through this time.

Mitigating Circumstances

Mitigating circumstances is the umbrella term used by the University of Leeds for the process by which students can seek mitigation for the impact on their ability to complete assessments.