By Aishwarya Upadhyay
There is a long list of support provided by the University of Hertfordshire, both for home students and its warmly welcomed international students.
The university and the Student’s Union both provide support ranging from emotional support to academic support, as well as legal advice for all students. The university cares for students in every possible way, so this article is to make you aware of the services and support available to you.
We’ll start this list with the academic support one can access at the university during your course of study:
1. The Advice and Support Centre
Its opening hours are Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm, and they provide legal, academic, financial, and health issues services.
2. Financial Support
3. International Student Support
4. The Campus Pharmacy
5. The Student Wellbeing Centre
You can book your same day appointments over the phone from 8:30 AM on +44 1707284452, but as it is based on a first-come, first-serve basis you might have to be quick in booking an appointment. Otherwise, just email the Wellbeing centre your concerns at StudentWellbeing@herts.ac.uk or just visit their website www.herts.ac.uk/studentwellbeing.
You can also receive urgent emotional support by calling 116123 or by talking to a mental wellbeing advisor at 01707286399. Another great, albeit external service for any mental wellbeing issues, is available at www.studentsagainstdepression.org.
6. Chaplaincy and Spiritual Services
You can also visit The Key on the College Lane campus for some peace, or contact the chaplaincy on phone +44(0) 1707284000, or email them at dhchaplain@herts.ac.uk.
7. Herts Mobile
8. Shops & Fashion
Never feel lonely and depressed at the University of Hertfordshire: it’s there for you if you need help – just breath, and think that you are living the dream life, and love yourself!
Good wishes, and best of luck!