Often students will report having too much to do and not enough time to do it, which can lead to procrastination and avoidance. Stress can also lead to fatigue, low mood and lack of motivation.
Full article2. Preparing for arrival
2 The Health Hub
The University’s Student Health Hub, an office located in the local community hospital, is staffed by University staff who understand how to help you access health advice quickly.
Full article3 Covid-19 guidance- staying safe on campus
You can find the latest Covid-19 guidance here which is regularly updated.
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/coronavirus/
If you often wear a Sunflower lanyard (see: A symbol for non-visible disabilities (hiddendisabilitiesstore.com) ), you may wish to continue doing so whilst you are at university. The lanyards can help you to communicate to people who you are meeting for the first time that the may need some extra support and/or that would appreciate a bit of extra space.
You can find details of the St Andrews ‘Covid code’ here: The Covid Code – Coronavirus information – University of St Andrews (st-andrews.ac.uk)
Full article4 What is orientation?
Orientation is when students who are new to St Andrews settle in. You can find out about the events you must attend in order to prepare for your first classes here: Matriculation – Orientation – University of St Andrews (st-andrews.ac.uk)
Full article5 What to take to University
Depending on whether you are living in catered or self-catered halls, you will need different items.
Full article6 International Advice
Our International Advice Team are here to give advice and guidance around being an international student at the University of St Andrews.
There is support available for international students, from helping you apply for visas to advice on travelling and moving to the UK. For further details see: Support for international students – Study at St Andrews – University of St Andrews (st-andrews.ac.uk)
Full article7 Registering with a GP
All students living in St Andrews and studying at the University for 12 weeks or more should ensure they are registered with one of the two local NHS medical practices in order to access healthcare. During the matriculation process, students will be able to register with one of the NHS medical practices. You will not be able to register until you are a fully matriculated student
Full article8 Meeting with Disability Advice
Find out how to use our Disability Advice team to register with the service, access support and talk about any adjustments you may require. You will also be able to visit the University before your course starts, to gain a feel for where you will be based throughout your studies.
Full article9 Funding including Disabled Students’ Allowance
What is DSA?
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is government funding for UK students in full time and part time higher education. It is designed to help meet the additional costs that students can incur because of a disability, specific learning difference, mental health condition or a long-term medical condition. The aim is to support disabled students to study on an equal basis with other students.
The funding is not means tested, meaning the amount you receive is not based on your household income and it is paid in addition to your Student Finance package. DSA does not need to be paid back.
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10 What support is available?
An introduction to the support and services available at our university.
Full article11 Telling people at university about your autism
Telling people about your autism at university is also known as ‘disclosure’ or ‘declaring a disability’. More information about what this means and why it might be important to you is available in this article.
Full article12 A student’s view on sharing an autism diagnosis
We spoke to Fern during her final year as an undergraduate Politics student in the UK. We asked her how she feels about disclosing her autism to the university and to fellow students.
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