{"id":377,"date":"2022-05-04T15:37:05","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T15:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/?p=377"},"modified":"2022-05-06T08:42:20","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T08:42:20","slug":"students-wellbeing-and-ways-to-escape-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/2022\/05\/04\/students-wellbeing-and-ways-to-escape-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Students’ wellbeing and ways to escape exam"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Study spaces in the Veterinary Library by Zofia Matuszczyk<\/p><\/div>\n

Yes, exams are important. We know. But we also want you to remember that at the end of the day, it is your wellbeing that is the most important.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We all know how stressful exams can be and how they can negatively affect our wellbeing. As the Library, we try not only to support you in learning but also to support your wellbeing, especially at these times. Thus, we’ve put together some resources from the Library that you might find helpful when trying to escape your exams for a moment, get some well-deserved rest and gain the energy and strength to continue with your revisions and exams.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Listen to music\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Did you know the Library offers you access to databases that allow you to listen to millions of songs from pop and rock to classical music? You can check them out <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit our museum and art collections\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

While it’s not always possible to physically visit a museum or gallery, you can still do a lot of <\/span>exploring of the University collections online.<\/span><\/a> If you, however, have some time to physically go somewhere, we also recommend the <\/span>National Museum of Scotland<\/span><\/a> or the <\/span>Scottish National Gallery.<\/span><\/a> Both are free and within the walking distance of George Square! Remember that to visit Scottish National Gallery, you must book a ticket beforehand.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Enjoy a film or drama performance\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can access a wide range of TV programmes, documentaries, films, drama, and theatre performances through the Library. Check out what <\/span>Box of Broadcasts (BoB)<\/span><\/a> has to offer!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read some fiction\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reading may be the perfect escape from your exams. Our <\/span>databases<\/span><\/a> give you access to millions of positions!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meditate\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meditation is one of the best ways to relax. Have you tried mindfulness or spiritual meditation? Maybe now is the time to do so!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And if you feel stressed because you cannot get a seat in the main library, make sure to check out the <\/span>additional study spaces available<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Zofia Matuszczyk<\/strong><\/em>
\nCommunications Officer Intern<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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