I feel stressed
Feeling stressed? You're not the only one. Stress helps you stay sharp when you need to be, for example during exams or before important deadlines. At these moments stress can be useful. But if you suffer from long-term or negative stress and find it difficult to truly relax, you may start to experience symptoms.
Fortunately, there are ways to deal with stress effectively. The fact that you are on this page is already a good step. Here you can read about what you can do yourself and where you can go for support.
Talk about it with someone you trust
It sounds cliché, but it really helps to get things off your chest. Think of:
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A good friend, roommate or family member.
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Your mentor or study advisor. The study advisor can also help you with concerns or questions about study planning, missed exams (study delay) and BSA.
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External organisations/websites you can turn to, for example:
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All Ears, which offers walk-in consultation hours with student workers at the Harmony Building and at Zernike.
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In je bol.nl (Dutch website) offers a listening ear via chat and phone, reliable information, experiences of others, and tips & tools to get started yourself.
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Taking good care of yourself
Taking good care of yourself is especially important when you are not feeling well, and it doesn't have to be complicated – small things can make a big difference.
▸Read on for practical tips.
Get started yourself with self-help modules, tips and training courses
At the University of Groningen, you can get started with self-help modules, workshops and training courses to learn how to deal with stress more effectively. We would also like to refer you to our pages full of tips on dealing with and reducing exam stress or financial stress.
Get started at home with NewHealth: reliable, free online self-help modules
Wil je thuis met een betrouwbare gratis online tool aan de slag? Bijvoorbeeld een module over angst en paniek, (werk)stress, piekeren of lekker slapen? RUG studenten kunnen anoniem en gratis gebruikmaken van het online platform NewHealth. Er zijn verschillende onderwerpen waar je uit kunt kiezen.
Would you prefer to attend a (live) training course or workshop? View what is on offer at the University of Groningen's Student Service Centre (SSC)
Volg je liever een (live) training of workshop? Bij het Studenten Service Centrum (SSC) van de RUG kun je (bijna) gratis waardevolle trainingen volgen over bijvoorbeeld prestatiedruk/faalangst, stressreductie en omgaan met examenstress.
Ook kun je bij het SSC terecht voor trainingen gericht op het verbeteren van je studievaardigheden, bijvoorbeeld effectiever studeren, academisch schrijven of vol zelfvertrouwen presenteren. Meedoen met een studie- of scriptie-ondersteuningsgroep is ook een mogelijkheid.
Did you miss exams and are you worried about possible study delays?
Wacht niet op de hertentamens, maar check onze eerste hulp bij studievertraging.
Do you worry about money?
Heb je financiële stress? Deze pagina verwijst je naar websites, instanties en hulpadressen waarmee je je financiën gezond(er) maakt en/of jouw budget een flinke boost kunt geven.
Get professional help
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If you keep feeling stressed or have anxiety or fear of failure, you can request an intake interview with one of the psychologists at the UG’s Student Service Centre.
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Another possible step is to make an appointment with your general practitioner or the GP practice nurse (POH-GGZ). The general practitioner is your first point of contact in the Dutch healthcare system.
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Don’t have a GP yet? Register with one in your area.
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Are you an international student? Please check www.rug.nl/healthcare.
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