Discover and rediscover the hidden gems of the Queen’s Quarter by ‘dandering’ around with our self-directed podcast!

<blockquote>Dander&nbsp;-&nbsp;A Stroll</blockquote><blockquote>Dander is an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irelandbeforeyoudie.com/irish-slang-top-80-most-used-expressions/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Irish slang</a>&nbsp;word used to describe walking or strolling.</blockquote><blockquote>Example: ‘Do you want to come for a dander round the park?’</blockquote><blockquote>(Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irelandbeforeyoudie.com/25-irish-slang-words-you-need-to-know/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Irelandbeforeyoudie.com</a>)</blockquote> Whether you are new to, or already familiar with the Queen’s Quarter, chances are you have yet to explore&nbsp;all&nbsp;its hidden gems.&nbsp; Our ‘Dander’&nbsp;around the Queen’s Quarter is via a self-directed podcast.&nbsp;&nbsp; With two routes, we’ll take you on a tour around the main landmarks of the Queen’s campus, the sights right on its doorstep, and locations where you can take notice, relax, and get away from the hustle &amp; bustle of studying!&nbsp; Recommended for new and returning students, take a 40 minute break to learn more about the community you are part of.&nbsp;&nbsp; This episode is the&nbsp;pink&nbsp;route.__________________________ For more information on #QUBeWell visit&nbsp;<a href="https://qub.ac.uk/bewell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://qub.ac.uk/bewell</a>

Episode #8: Dander the Queen's Quarter (Pink Route)

Explore the Queen's Quarter and many of its hidden gems

Discover and rediscover the hidden gems of the Queen’s Quarter by ‘dandering’ around with our self-directed podcast! <blockquote>Dander&nbsp;-&nbsp;A Stroll</blockquote><blockquote>Dander is an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irelandbeforeyoudie.com/irish-slang-top-80-most-used-expressions/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Irish slang</a>&nbsp;word used to describe walking or strolling.</blockquote><blockquote>Example: ‘Do you want to come for a dander round the park?’</blockquote><blockquote>(Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irelandbeforeyoudie.com/25-irish-slang-words-you-need-to-know/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Irelandbeforeyoudie.com</a>)</blockquote> Whether you are new to, or already familiar with the Queen’s Quarter, chances are you have yet to explore&nbsp;all&nbsp;its hidden gems.&nbsp; Our ‘Dander’&nbsp;around the Queen’s Quarter is via a self-directed podcast.&nbsp;&nbsp; With two routes, we’ll take you on a tour around the main landmarks of the Queen’s campus, the sights right on its doorstep, and locations where you can take notice, relax, and get away from the hustle &amp; bustle of studying!&nbsp; Recommended for new and returning students, take a 40 minute break to learn more about the community you are part of.&nbsp;&nbsp; This episode is the yellow route.__________________________ For more information on #QUBeWell visit&nbsp;<a href="https://qub.ac.uk/bewell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://qub.ac.uk/bewell</a>

Episode #7: Dander the Queen's Quarter (Yellow Route)

Managing disappointment is something that many of us experience.  How do we move forward?

Experiencing disappointment is something that many of us encounter at some points in our lives. Part of every day life is about setting goals that sometimes we don't achieve. Listen to this episode to see how we can take a step back, apply our learning, get support, and move on.&nbsp; Today we're delighted to be joined by: <ul><li>Will Plunkett, Student Wellbeing Adviser (Team Leader)</li><li>Ciarán O'Neill, Learning Development Service Tutor</li><li>Deirdre Lynskey, Student Development Manager, Careers Employability &amp; Skills</li></ul> They share their own experiences about times where they have faced disappointment, how they dealt with this response, and what support is available through Queen's. During this episode, the speakers refer to a “FOCUS” Resource, which has been adapted from&nbsp;Gibbs (1988)&nbsp;to help visually outline the steps you can take to reflect and learn from disappointment.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QUBeWell/filestore/Filetoupload,1159637,en.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to access a PDF of this resource</a>.__________________________ For more information on #QUBeWell visit <a href="https://qub.ac.uk/bewell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://qub.ac.uk/bewell</a>

Episode #6: FOCUS - Managing Disappointment

We can only do our best

We need to remember we can only do our best, and that exams aren't the be all &amp; end all. We learn as much from our failures, as we do our successes. Building with stress &amp; challenges of any situation can be helped by the 3 C's of resilience - control, competence, and connect. Together, these will help you to feel more resilient. Connecting with others, and feeling supported by family &amp; friends, can make all the difference. Feeling organised, creating headspace, feeling calm - think about: what helps you? What makes you feel more relaxed, and less stressed? This podcast is Episode 5 in our “Study Hacks” Series for our Study Well, Be Well Summative Assessment Support Programme. To view the full programme, visit <a href="https://www.qub.ac.uk/my-queens/study-well" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.qub.ac.uk/my-queens/study-well</a> __________________________ For more information on #QUBeWell visit <a href="https://qub.ac.uk/bewell " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://qub.ac.uk/bewell</a>

Study Hacks #5: Managing Assessment Stress & Nerves

Productivity is unlikely to be at its peak during this time – but that’s okay! 

Focusing on small goals each day that you can cross off your list, will help you to stay on track. Setting feasible goals helps you to keep on track, with manageable tasks. It can be difficult to balance everything – staying connected with others, keeping up with hobbies, or looking after ourselves. If we don’t have a healthy work-life balance, chances are, we will end up burned out – which is why it’s so important to have separation. In this podcast, we’ll explore the Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing, and how they can help to ensure we incorporate them into our daily lives, helping to improve our wellbeing. This podcast is Episode 4 in our “Study Hacks” Series for our Study Well, Be Well Summative Assessment Support Programme. To view the full programme, visit <a href="https://www.qub.ac.uk/my-queens/study-well" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.qub.ac.uk/my-queens/study-well</a> __________________________ For more information on #QUBeWell visit <a href="https://qub.ac.uk/bewell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://qub.ac.uk/bewell</a>

Study Hacks #4: Getting A Balance While Studying

Tired of not seeing instant results? You’re not alone – but your efforts are not in waste either! 

Setting small, achievable goals, are often a better route to success, rather than setting multiple, large &amp; competing goals. Incremental 1% changes can result in 38% improvement after a year. So why do people give up? Often we want to see instant results, instant gratification – we expect progress to be linear &amp; straightforward. We owe it to ourselves to be patient and recognise that working on a daily basis still ‘stores’ the habit, and part of a bigger system. This podcast is Episode 3 in our “Study Hacks” Series for our Study Well, Be Well Summative Assessment Support Programme. To view the full programme, visit <a href="https://www.qub.ac.uk/my-queens/study-well" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.qub.ac.uk/my-queens/study-well</a> __________________________ For more information on #QUBeWell visit <a href="https://qub.ac.uk/bewell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://qub.ac.uk/bewell</a>

Study Hacks #3: Getting Better – One Day at a Time

Carrying out your own time audit can help boost your efficiency, productivity, and feeling a well-earned sense of accomplishment! 

Are you a morning person, or a night owl? There’s so much time in any given day – but often we feel that it is something which we are lacking in supply! Habits are typically the reason why we make positive or poor time management! Carrying out a ‘time audit’ allows you to identify where you can get some head-space, make time for productivity, making time for un-winding, and getting the right balance between your daily needs, your study goals, and your re-energising time. Learning how to review your time audit will also help you to refine what works for you. After all, we’re all different! This podcast is Episode 2 in our “Study Hacks” Series for our Study Well, Be Well Summative Assessment Support Programme. To view the full programme, visit <a href="https://www.qub.ac.uk/my-queens/study-well" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.qub.ac.uk/my-queens/study-well</a> _____________________________ For more information on #QUBeWell visit <a href="https://qub.ac.uk/bewell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://qub.ac.uk/bewell</a>

Study Hacks #2: Setting Goals & Time Auditing

How do you stay positive during assessments? A Positive Growth Mindset may be what you are looking for!

It’s easy to think negatively when studying for assessments; stress starts to take over, panic sets in, and we worry about the magnitude of the challenge that is ahead of us. Positive Growth Mindset isn’t just about ‘flicking a switch’ and suddenly everything is okay, but embodying its practices and goals allow us to see the positives – our strength, determination, knowledge, and self-confidence. Too often, we allow self-deprecation to take over: “I don’t know enough”, “I haven’t worked hard enough”, and “this is too difficult for me”. Learning about a positive growth mindset will help you to grow into a stronger, more confident person. The stress will simmer down to manageable levels, and you will have greater capacity to prioritise the goals that you have set. This podcast is Episode 1 in our “Study Hacks” Series for our Study Well, Be Well Summative Assessment Support Programme. To view the full programme, visit <a href="https://www.qub.ac.uk/my-queens/study-well" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.qub.ac.uk/my-queens/study-well</a> __________________________ For more information on #QUBeWell visit <a href="https://qub.ac.uk/bewell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://qub.ac.uk/bewell</a>

Study Hacks #1: Positive Growth Mindset

Exploring all things wellbeing for students & staff at Queen's

The #QUBeWell Podcast explores all things mental health &amp; wellbeing at Queen's. Designed for students &amp; staff, listen to our episodes to hear about how to improve your wellbeing, and receive support during your time at Queen's - either as a student, or as a staff member.

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