We’re midweek in Self-Care Week! Assignments stacking. Group project drama brewing. Time to connect—because isolation is the silent grade killer.
Connection isn’t just small talk (though that counts). It’s shared eye-rolls in the library queue, spotting a rare campus squirrel, or venting about tutors in firstpoint. Humans are wired for it. Skip it, and stress festers.
Connection starters that don’t feel forced
- Canteen coffee run: Buy two, gift one to the person next to you. Instant friend.
- Flatmate check-in: “How’s your week?” over toast. Five minutes, big impact.
- Nature hit: Campus green spaces are free therapy. Birdwatch, leaf-kick, done.
Today’s connection lineup
- 1pm Craft & Cuppa (The Hangar, St John’s):
Make pine-cone bird feeders with the Conservation Crew. Take home or hang on campus. Crafting = mindfulness with glue. - 7pm-8.30pm (Art House):
‘Creative Club’ workshop [£7.50]
Creative journalling; Playing with memories of places and exploring staying in the moment. Booking required.
Connection builds belonging. Belonging beats burnout. Pick one interaction today—watch your mood lift.
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