Wednesday 22 April 2015

Exam Support

It’s that time of year again! Whether you’re struggling to cope with study, anxious about exams or simply in need of a little relaxation, there’s a lot on offer on campus over the next few weeks.

Health Promotion are running an exam destress programme with therapies such as massage, reflexology and mindfulness (to name but a few!) on offer. Full details available here - http://www.nuigalway.ie/student_services/health_promotion/documents/exam_destress_april_15flier.pdf. These sessions are open to both staff and students.

Chaplaincy Exam Support:
As normal, the Chaplains are available to meet with students, and contact can be made through the Chaplaincy Office, Distillery Rd., by phone or by email. In addition, during exams they offer the following:
  • End of year BBQ on the 26th of April after 1pm Mass 
  • Monday Evening Meditation Group, 5.30pm in the Chapel Common Room. 
  • Pre-Exam Mass & Breakfast: Mon. – Fri. will take place in the College Chapel at 8am every morning, followed by a take-away “Breakfast-in-a-bag”, from 27h April until 8th May. 
  • The Chaplaincy Exam Support Team supports students at the main examination centres (they wear a blue ―Exam Support‖ T-shirt). If you, or a friend, feel stressed, ill, need to talk to someone, arrive at the wrong venue, forget your pen, calculator or the like, then the Exam Support Team is there to help. The role of the Team is to offer practical support to students, liaise with the invigilators on your behalf and refer students to other Support Services. 
  • The Chapel, the Chapel Common Room and An Gairdín Sosa (beside the chapel) are places where you can pray, relax or study before or after an exam. During exam-time they are open every day from 7.45am till 10pm. For further information or support, contact the Chaplains at chaplains@nuigalway.ie or 091 495055.
Student Counselling also offer a drop in service if you need a little extra support, Monday to Friday, 2.15 to 4.15. This service operates on a first come, first served basis, so no harm to get there early.

Feel free to forward these details to anyone who may be interested, and best of luck to everyone either sitting or marking exams!


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