# Looking after your health and wellbeing

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# Looking after your health and wellbeing

- [What to expect](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/)
  - [Transitioning from school to university](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/transitioning-from-school-to-university/)
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  - [Returning to study as a mature student](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/mature-student/)
- [Looking after your health and wellbeing](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/health-and-wellbeing/)
- [Working in groups](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/working-in-groups/)
- [Studying with Generative Artificial Intelligence](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/studying-with-generative-artificial-intelligence/)
- [Understanding marking rubrics](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/understanding-marking-rubrics/)
- [Understanding assessment tasks](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/understanding-assessment-tasks/)
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- [Technology at University](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/)
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  - [Communicating online](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/communicating-online/)
  - [Zoom at University](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/zoom/)
  - [Device use at University](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/device/)
  - [Canvas for students](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/canvas-for-students/)
  - [Grades in Canvas](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/grades-in-canvas/)
  - [Canvas baseline practices (CBP)](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/canvas-baseline-practices-cbp/)
  - [Student IT Hub](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/student-support/student-it-hub.html)
- [Harnessing your creativity](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/harnessing-your-creativity/)
- [Campus maps](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/campus-maps/)

University life can sometimes seem overwhelming, isolating and stressful. There are ways to combat stress and feeling of isolation:

## Taking care of yourself

- **Get moving first thing in the morning****–**Start the day by warming up with something non-study related. Go for a walk, do some exercise or listen to a podcast. Your energy will set the tone for your day.
- **Stay healthy –** Make sure that you sleep and eat well. Drink plenty of water and stock your fridge & freezer with healthy kai (food) to avoid snacking.
- **Look after yourself** **–**Take care of yourself. Take time to stretch your legs, and limit screen time.
- **Call it a day** **–**If you end up working for a long time unproductively or feeling like you haven’t done enough, call it a day. Also set a time to finish studying and stick to it.
- **Maintain a good work-life balance** **–** Allocate time for activities that you enjoy such as going to the gym and spending time with friends and family.
- **Enrol in [Student Health and Counselling Service](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/student-support/personal-support/student-health-counselling.html) –** The University provides students with a professional primary healthcare service and counselling support.

## Developing useful study habits

- **Create a study space that inspires you****–**Set up a study zone where you can focus and get away from distractions. Separate it from your relaxing space, even if it’s just between your desk and your bed.
- **Prepare your friends and****whanau** **–**Let people know when you’re studying and that you may not be contactable during this time. Create clear expectations from the start.
- **Make to-do lists****–** At the start of each week make a plan to structure your week.

## Staying social and connected

- **Communicate****–**If you’re stuck with something, ask for help. Keep in contact with other students and reach out to your lecturers and tutors with any questions.
- **Stay****social****–**Self-isolation doesn’t mean social isolation. Organise daily check-ins with friends & whanau and set  up virtual hang-outs or coffee dates. Whakawhanaungatanga (making connections) is important.
- **Be****brave** and challenge yourself to talk to someone new every day.
- [**Join a university club**](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/life-on-campus/clubs-societies.html) **–** It’s a great way to link with other students with similar interests.
- [**Become a volunteer**](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/life-on-campus/leadership-and-volunteering.html)**–** Feel good about helping others.
- **Immerse yourself** in an art tour around campus – the [University of Auckland Art Collection](https://artcollection.auckland.ac.nz/) is viewable throughout all campuses.

The University of Auckland has a wide range of [opportunities](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/life-on-campus.html)and [resources](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/student-support.html) to help you.

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