Jess Mooney (Campus Comment Subeditor):
Like many people, I sometimes feel like I wasted my first year because I didn't join or get involved with any societies. Wrapped up in all the chaos of being a fresher it completely slipped my mind and left me feeling like I had missed out on a major aspect of university life, but I have since realised that this is not the case.
During my second round of freshers, I pushed myself to attend as many taster events as possible and have now joined two new societies. If like me, you feel like it’s too late to join a new society once you’re no longer a fresher this is your sign to push yourself outside of your comfort zone and explore some new activities!
Anna Nix (Co-Head of Current Affairs):
Going into my third, and final, year of university this year, there have been many things on my mind. Balancing the anxiety of your final year with writing a dissertation and finding a graduate job can be stressful, and I must admit, it’s starting to be.
And so, setting myself certain resolutions for this final year seemed like an ideal solution to the overwhelming mess of finishing university. Whilst writing a great dissertation is definitely on the list of my resolutions, so is writing for my own pleasure. And finding a grad job is contrasted with enjoying the last few months of being a student.
In short, the resolutions this academic year are heavily focused on ‘business’, which is why for every business point I tried to write a point that’s less business, and more pleasure, but still important to me. The focus this year is on a balanced lifestyle, where work and grind are incredibly important, but peace and rest are still included.
Marcus Williamson (News Subeditor)
My New Year's resolution is to find more time for my hobbies. Last year whenever I got to a stressful part of the term, I’d down tools on everything else.
The thing is this just makes the work harder. Giving yourself breaks to do the things you enjoy means you can work with more focus and attention, while also reducing your stress levels.
The sad thing is though, that I’ve tried to make this new year’s resolution before. At the start of every exam period, I promise myself that I won’t get too single minded, but I always end up falling into the same traps. But hey ho, fifth time lucky?