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Student Life at Oxford

Oxford Universitywww.ox.ac.uk
Get the most out of life as a student in Oxford. A series of short talks and presentations aimed at students of the University. The Counselling Service has a selection of helpful podcasts on various issues: https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/welfare/counselling/self-help/podcasts
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Episodes

Oxford life as an international student (Other Resource)

Hear our undergraduate students from India, Zimbabwe, the Netherlands, Germany, Russia and South Africa talk about how they settled into life at Oxford. Hear our undergraduate students from India, Zimbabwe, the Netherlands, Germany, Russia and South Africa talk about how they settled into life at Oxford.

Jun 02, 2021

Oxford life as an international student

Hear our undergraduate students from India, Zimbabwe, the Netherlands, Germany, Russia and South Africa talk about how they settled into life at Oxford. Hear our undergraduate students from India, Zimbabwe, the Netherlands, Germany, Russia and South Africa talk about how they settled into life at Oxford.

Jun 02, 202115 min

Your Digital Life During Lockdown

A podcast to help students consider how best to use digital devices during the COVID-19 lockdown. A blog on digital distractions can be found on the welfare coronavirus advice page https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/welfare/counselling/coronavirus Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Podcast by Ulrik Lyngs and Maureed Freed. A transcript of this podcast is available here: https://www.ox.ac.uk/...

May 28, 202015 min

Journaling (Transcript)

Advice on how journaling can help you to improve your mental health & wellbeing, by Femke Stokes. A transcript of this podcast is available to download in PDF format in the 'Download Media' section of this page. Podcast author: Femke Stokes.

May 27, 2020

Journaling

Advice on how journaling can help you to improve your mental health & wellbeing, by Femke Stokes. A transcript of this podcast is available to download in PDF format in the 'Download Media' section of this page. Podcast author: Femke Stokes.

May 27, 202013 min

Advice and support for 2020 finalists during coronavirus

A short audio podcast offering advice and support for Oxford finalists The Counselling Service has produced a helpful podcast for finalists who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. The podcast provides valuable advice about managing your wellbeing and what you can do to help you prepare mentally and physically for your exams. ( Music titled - Easy Lemon by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3697-easy-lemon License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )

Apr 24, 202016 min

Why people who need counselling don’t come for counselling (Is this you?)

This podcast addresses some of the worries and pre-conceptions that can get in the way of accessing student counselling services. This podcast acknowledges and addresses some of the worries and pre-conceptions that can get in the way of accessing counselling, even for those who are on some level aware that they could really benefit. We hope that listening to this podcast will give you some useful encouragement, and will help you across the threshold and into our service. By Maureen Freed.

May 14, 201810 min

Facing finals - some psychological tips

This podcast episode offers a selection of the messages and tips our counsellors offer to finalists. This podcast episode offers a selection of the messages our counsellors offer to finalists who come to see us as they enter the home straight. Finalists are individuals, with different stories, academic ambition levels, and circumstances, and it is impossible to offer advice that is helpful to all. However, most listeners will find at least one thing on this list that feels relevant and helpful. ...

May 14, 201814 min

The Relentless Drive for Perfection

A conversation between Oxford University Counsellors about ways in which perfectionism impacts on the student experience.

Jan 07, 201618 min

International Students

This podcast explores some of the emotional challenges faced by international students.

Jan 07, 201617 min

Self Compassion Part 2

This second podcast invites you to engage in two brief, meditative and compassionate exercises to further develop your inner resource of self-compassion.

Nov 03, 201511 min

Self Compassion Part 1

This introductory podcast explores the concept of developing your inner resource of self-compassion and the skills required for this.

Nov 03, 20155 min

Helping yourself to sleep

If you are having difficulty sleeping this podcast has some straightforward suggestions for improving your sleep. Created by the Oxford University Counselling Service.

Oct 19, 201511 min

Mindful breathing space

This is a short meditation, a breathing space, to help you to feel calm and focused in the midst of a busy day, or to use when feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Created by the Oxford University Counselling Service.

Oct 08, 20156 min

Can't stop work

Exploring overwork at Oxford, this podcast is for students who struggle to balance their work with other life activities, and find the balance tipping heavily towards their work. Created by the Oxford University Counselling Service.

Oct 08, 201514 min

Mature students

Designed for any student who might be significantly older than their peers at the University and who might be dealing with particular issues as a result of this. Created by the Oxford University Counselling Service.

Oct 08, 201514 min

Can't Work Part Two

The second 'Can't work' podcast contains strategies that will help you to start working again. Created by the Oxford University Counselling Service.

Oct 08, 201515 min

Can't Work Part One

For students who are finding it difficult to work. You might be lacking motivation, or finding it difficult to get beyond imagining criticism and judgements. Created by the Oxford University Counselling Service.

Oct 08, 201513 min

A Guide for Freshers

The Oxford University Counselling Service provides practical advice on Freshers’ Week and beyond to help new undergraduates take the challenges in their stride. Text by Maureen Freed, read by Kevin Halon.

Sep 14, 20159 min
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