WEBVTT 1 00:00:01.400 --> 00:00:04.500 Well being support here to help you thrive during your 2 00:00:04.500 --> 00:00:05.200 time at Warwick. 3 00:00:06.200 --> 00:00:09.300 This video is going to cover some of the things that we think it's really important for you 4 00:00:09.300 --> 00:00:11.100 to think about before you come to the UK. 5 00:00:12.600 --> 00:00:15.200 To say along with the excitement you may have you may also 6 00:00:15.200 --> 00:00:18.000 have some concerns or questions about what it's what it's going to 7 00:00:18.100 --> 00:00:21.400 be like or how you're going to cope. And that's what this video is 8 00:00:21.400 --> 00:00:24.600 going to cover. We want to give you some useful tips to 9 00:00:24.600 --> 00:00:27.200 help you manage this transition and to cope 10 00:00:27.200 --> 00:00:28.700 well with all of the changes ahead of you. 11 00:00:30.700 --> 00:00:31.800 So what is well-being? 12 00:00:32.400 --> 00:00:35.300 While being a term that we used to describe how you feel 13 00:00:35.300 --> 00:00:38.400 and how you're doing. It includes being satisfied with 14 00:00:38.400 --> 00:00:38.700 your life. 15 00:00:39.400 --> 00:00:42.100 Feeling in control of things and having a sense of 16 00:00:42.100 --> 00:00:42.700 purpose. 17 00:00:43.600 --> 00:00:45.600 It also includes your physical health. 18 00:00:46.500 --> 00:00:49.100 Your mental and emotional health as well as 19 00:00:49.100 --> 00:00:53.000 your social life your friendships your relationships your 20 00:00:52.500 --> 00:00:55.200 studies and also your personal achievements. 21 00:00:56.900 --> 00:00:59.600 In a nutshell good well-being is about 22 00:00:59.600 --> 00:01:01.700 feeling good and functioning well. 23 00:01:02.800 --> 00:01:05.400 So why do you need to consider your well-being? 24 00:01:07.200 --> 00:01:10.100 Having good well-being enables you to make the most 25 00:01:10.100 --> 00:01:13.600 of your situation and of the experiences and opportunities 26 00:01:13.600 --> 00:01:16.100 that you'll have as you study at Warwick. 27 00:01:17.200 --> 00:01:19.700 Being proactive about your well-being is important. 28 00:01:20.800 --> 00:01:23.200 Sometimes making small changes to how you do 29 00:01:23.200 --> 00:01:26.200 things can have a really positive impact on how you 30 00:01:26.200 --> 00:01:26.400 feel. 31 00:01:28.100 --> 00:01:31.100 For example talking to people when things are not going 32 00:01:31.100 --> 00:01:34.600 well help you feel better, help you understand your 33 00:01:34.600 --> 00:01:37.200 situation more and identify what you can 34 00:01:37.200 --> 00:01:38.300 do to help yourself. 35 00:01:41.100 --> 00:01:44.200 At Warwick we talk about our well-being and our mental and 36 00:01:44.200 --> 00:01:47.100 emotional health. It isn't a taboo subject because we 37 00:01:47.100 --> 00:01:47.500 understand 38 00:01:49.100 --> 00:01:50.300 the essential importance of it 39 00:01:51.200 --> 00:01:53.300 there's lots of personal support at the University. 40 00:01:56.600 --> 00:01:57.500 testing that support is 41 00:02:01.300 --> 00:02:04.700 a really to support and improve your well-being it will help you work 42 00:02:04.700 --> 00:02:06.600 at your best academically. 43 00:02:09.100 --> 00:02:12.700 Whether this is your first time in the UK or whether you've lived here previously 44 00:02:12.700 --> 00:02:15.800 whether you are Foundation students and 45 00:02:15.800 --> 00:02:18.600 undergrad or coming to do a PhD, we want 46 00:02:18.600 --> 00:02:21.900 to encourage you to be proactive about your well-being and 47 00:02:21.900 --> 00:02:24.200 consider some important things before you 48 00:02:24.200 --> 00:02:24.800 arrive. 49 00:02:25.400 --> 00:02:28.600 This is going to help you make the most of your opportunity that 50 00:02:28.600 --> 00:02:29.200 you've got here. 51 00:02:30.400 --> 00:02:34.100 So you probably done a lot of practical and academic preparations so 52 00:02:33.100 --> 00:02:36.300 far. You may have made lots of lists of 53 00:02:36.300 --> 00:02:39.700 things. You need to pack and plan further formal registration 54 00:02:39.700 --> 00:02:40.600 procedures. 55 00:02:41.700 --> 00:02:43.600 It is easy to focus on the practical. 56 00:02:44.200 --> 00:02:48.000 And forget to spend some time on the mental and emotional preparation 57 00:02:47.200 --> 00:02:48.600 that's also 58 00:02:49.300 --> 00:02:51.200 necessary before you make that big move. 59 00:02:52.400 --> 00:02:55.600 But we're going to cover some key things for you to consider and then 60 00:02:55.600 --> 00:02:58.100 talk a little bit about a few building connections. 61 00:02:58.800 --> 00:03:01.200 communication and coping with 62 00:03:01.200 --> 00:03:01.800 change 63 00:03:04.400 --> 00:03:07.700 when we face change we often focus on making practical 64 00:03:07.700 --> 00:03:08.100 plans. 65 00:03:08.500 --> 00:03:11.200 But actually making plans for our mental and emotional health 66 00:03:11.200 --> 00:03:12.300 is just as important. 67 00:03:13.600 --> 00:03:16.400 But have a think about what do you need to feel happy 68 00:03:16.400 --> 00:03:18.800 to feel secure and to feel content? 69 00:03:19.800 --> 00:03:21.900 Is it people maybe family or friends? 70 00:03:22.700 --> 00:03:25.400 Who is it that you usually turn to when you're not feeling 71 00:03:25.400 --> 00:03:25.700 great? 72 00:03:26.800 --> 00:03:29.500 Think about how can you access these people when you're 73 00:03:29.500 --> 00:03:30.100 in the UK? 74 00:03:30.900 --> 00:03:33.300 It is really important to keep in touch with people from home when 75 00:03:33.300 --> 00:03:37.100 you've made even though you're going to be making new friends keeping 76 00:03:36.100 --> 00:03:39.200 in touch with old friends and family will help 77 00:03:39.200 --> 00:03:40.500 you transition more easily. 78 00:03:42.300 --> 00:03:45.100 What about any activities or routines that 79 00:03:45.100 --> 00:03:48.300 you currently have? Which help you feel happy and cope with 80 00:03:48.300 --> 00:03:49.300 challenging times? 81 00:03:50.300 --> 00:03:53.100 If you enjoy a sport or an activity try and find a way 82 00:03:53.100 --> 00:03:55.000 to keep up with it once you're in the UK. 83 00:03:56.500 --> 00:03:59.800 You'll find that there are loads of societies at work and these cater for 84 00:03:59.800 --> 00:04:02.200 a wide range of interests. So do get 85 00:04:02.200 --> 00:04:02.900 involved when you start. 86 00:04:04.600 --> 00:04:07.400 Try keep some things in place which are familiar and give 87 00:04:07.400 --> 00:04:09.200 you what you need, that's really important. 88 00:04:12.100 --> 00:04:16.000 And as part of your emotional preparation for coming to Warwick take 89 00:04:15.100 --> 00:04:18.800 some time to think about these things identify what 90 00:04:18.800 --> 00:04:21.600 you need and how you're going to get them whilst you're 91 00:04:21.600 --> 00:04:21.800 at 92 00:04:23.400 --> 00:04:26.200 Warwick. So if you're accessing professional support at the moment for your 93 00:04:26.200 --> 00:04:27.600 mental health or your well-being 94 00:04:28.300 --> 00:04:32.100 Is that going to continue? Do you need to access support whilst 95 00:04:31.100 --> 00:04:32.400 you're at University? 96 00:04:33.400 --> 00:04:36.900 Wellbeing Support have a lot of help available and we 97 00:04:36.900 --> 00:04:39.700 have information on our website and I 98 00:04:39.700 --> 00:04:42.700 want to encourage you to access this support early. 99 00:04:46.400 --> 00:04:49.000 As part of your preparation for moving it can be 100 00:04:49.300 --> 00:04:52.700 really helpful to develop a positive and flexible mindset. 101 00:04:53.400 --> 00:04:55.500 So be realistic in your expectations. 102 00:04:56.200 --> 00:04:58.500 There are some really exciting times ahead for you. 103 00:04:59.200 --> 00:05:00.700 But remember that there may also be 104 00:05:02.900 --> 00:05:03.800 and be prepared for both. 105 00:05:04.800 --> 00:05:07.200 You've already thought about what and who you might 106 00:05:07.200 --> 00:05:08.200 need if things are. 107 00:05:09.100 --> 00:05:12.400 Hard and remember to ask help and be proactive. So do things 108 00:05:12.400 --> 00:05:13.200 help yourself. 109 00:05:15.300 --> 00:05:17.600 Being flexible with your plans is a key skill. 110 00:05:18.200 --> 00:05:21.400 Things might not always go as you plan or hope for, but 111 00:05:21.400 --> 00:05:24.400 change doesn't have to be bad and if you can Embrace change 112 00:05:24.400 --> 00:05:27.300 and be open to new things the whole 113 00:05:27.300 --> 00:05:28.500 experience will be enriched. 114 00:05:29.500 --> 00:05:32.200 There will be opportunities and experiences available to you. 115 00:05:32.200 --> 00:05:34.100 You haven't even considered yet. 116 00:05:35.200 --> 00:05:38.200 And being open to new things is going to help you to embrace these 117 00:05:38.200 --> 00:05:41.500 new experiences and opportunities with both hands. 118 00:05:42.300 --> 00:05:45.400 So do spend some time thinking about what you're looking forward to 119 00:05:45.400 --> 00:05:48.500 and what you think will be different and keep an 120 00:05:48.500 --> 00:05:50.800 open and flexible mindset as 121 00:05:51.300 --> 00:05:51.900 Make this move. 122 00:05:54.200 --> 00:05:58.000 Lots of students have concerns about language and communication when 123 00:05:57.400 --> 00:05:58.900 they move to the UK. 124 00:05:59.900 --> 00:06:02.900 You may well be coming to study in a different language or you 125 00:06:02.900 --> 00:06:04.300 may have always spoken English. 126 00:06:05.200 --> 00:06:08.800 Communication is about more than just the language also about 127 00:06:08.800 --> 00:06:12.100 the small nonverbal Communications and 128 00:06:11.100 --> 00:06:13.500 the different ways of doing things. 129 00:06:14.600 --> 00:06:16.400 Then be prepared for things to be different. 130 00:06:17.200 --> 00:06:19.800 That might not always feel comfortable, but that's okay. 131 00:06:21.300 --> 00:06:24.500 If you're not sure why people do or say certain 132 00:06:24.500 --> 00:06:26.300 things or react in certain ways. 133 00:06:27.500 --> 00:06:28.000 Ask them about it. 134 00:06:28.900 --> 00:06:31.200 And be brave and know that every conversation you 135 00:06:31.200 --> 00:06:34.600 have with another person improves your language skills and 136 00:06:34.600 --> 00:06:38.000 helps you find your place in your new situation, and 137 00:06:37.300 --> 00:06:39.700 this is going to help your confidence grow. 138 00:06:41.200 --> 00:06:44.300 remember the English is not going to be the first language for many people 139 00:06:44.300 --> 00:06:48.200 and you're going to find yourself having conversations where no 140 00:06:48.200 --> 00:06:49.100 one has English as their first language. 141 00:06:51.300 --> 00:06:54.100 So, be patient with others, just the same way as you want 142 00:06:54.100 --> 00:06:55.400 them to be patient with you. 143 00:06:56.300 --> 00:06:59.200 Remember that people want to make friends. They want to get to 144 00:06:59.200 --> 00:07:01.200 know you and they want to hear what you think. 145 00:07:02.400 --> 00:07:05.500 If you're not sure about something just ask people don't mind and they 146 00:07:05.500 --> 00:07:08.300 are really happy to help and get to know you. 147 00:07:12.500 --> 00:07:15.400 Lots of students are in a new situation and are open 148 00:07:15.400 --> 00:07:15.900 to making friends. 149 00:07:16.600 --> 00:07:18.200 and you will not be the only one who is 150 00:07:21.100 --> 00:07:21.200 new there are 151 00:07:22.200 --> 00:07:25.500 absolutely loads of ways of meeting people at work. So maybe you're flat 152 00:07:25.500 --> 00:07:28.100 on your course and through societies as 153 00:07:28.100 --> 00:07:28.300 well. 154 00:07:29.400 --> 00:07:32.300 You'll get on with some people easier with others and it does take 155 00:07:32.300 --> 00:07:35.800 time to make friendships. So be patient with yourself as well 156 00:07:35.800 --> 00:07:36.800 as others. 157 00:07:37.800 --> 00:07:40.100 And it's okay if things don't go as you hoped 158 00:07:40.100 --> 00:07:43.400 immediately. There may be misunderstandings, but they provide an 159 00:07:43.400 --> 00:07:46.400 opportunity to ask questions find out about other 160 00:07:46.400 --> 00:07:48.300 cultures as well as your own. 161 00:07:49.500 --> 00:07:52.200 And you might make adjustments to how you do things or how you 162 00:07:52.200 --> 00:07:53.900 relate to others and this is okay. 163 00:07:54.700 --> 00:07:57.600 University is a time of massive growth both 164 00:07:57.600 --> 00:08:00.900 academically and personally and over 165 00:08:00.900 --> 00:08:01.600 time we all change. 166 00:08:02.800 --> 00:08:05.300 University is a great time to find out more about 167 00:08:05.300 --> 00:08:08.800 your own values and beliefs as you surround yourself 168 00:08:08.800 --> 00:08:11.400 with lots of people with different 169 00:08:11.400 --> 00:08:12.700 perspectives to yourself. 170 00:08:13.700 --> 00:08:16.700 Don't avoid speaking to people just because of differences. 171 00:08:17.900 --> 00:08:20.200 Even if it isn't easy initially make sure 172 00:08:20.200 --> 00:08:23.900 you build friendships with people who are different from you. Your experience 173 00:08:23.900 --> 00:08:26.400 at University will be much the Richer for it. 174 00:08:29.700 --> 00:08:32.500 and be patient with yourself settling in 175 00:08:32.500 --> 00:08:35.800 can take some time finding your way around making friends 176 00:08:35.800 --> 00:08:38.100 even understanding how and why 177 00:08:38.100 --> 00:08:40.400 things have done and feeling part of the 178 00:08:41.300 --> 00:08:42.500 these things will happen. 179 00:08:43.200 --> 00:08:44.200 But it might take some time. 180 00:08:45.500 --> 00:08:48.400 To be kind to yourself and remember to do things that make 181 00:08:48.400 --> 00:08:49.600 you feel secure. 182 00:08:50.400 --> 00:08:51.600 safe and happy 183 00:08:52.500 --> 00:08:55.300 these self-care activities are going to help you if 184 00:08:55.300 --> 00:08:56.100 you feel over. 185 00:08:56.900 --> 00:08:58.700 Whelmed by all the change that you're facing. 186 00:09:00.100 --> 00:09:03.300 And if that happens and you do feel overwhelmed take some 187 00:09:03.300 --> 00:09:06.700 time to reflect and think about what motivated you to 188 00:09:06.700 --> 00:09:06.900 do this. 189 00:09:07.500 --> 00:09:10.900 What made you want to study the course? You've chosen? What made 190 00:09:10.900 --> 00:09:13.300 you decide to come to the UK? What made you 191 00:09:13.300 --> 00:09:14.200 decide to come to Warwick? 192 00:09:15.200 --> 00:09:18.800 Remember the goals that you're trying to achieve both personally and 193 00:09:18.800 --> 00:09:19.500 professionally. 194 00:09:21.200 --> 00:09:24.200 When there is change in your life things might feel a bit 195 00:09:24.200 --> 00:09:25.900 up and down and that is really normal. 196 00:09:26.600 --> 00:09:28.300 So set small goals for yourself. 197 00:09:28.900 --> 00:09:30.100 And try and stick to them. 198 00:09:31.200 --> 00:09:32.100 And then be kind. 199 00:09:32.500 --> 00:09:33.400 patient with yourself 200 00:09:36.800 --> 00:09:39.400 so things you can do to help you achieve and 201 00:09:39.400 --> 00:09:42.200 maintain positive well-being. And the first of 202 00:09:42.200 --> 00:09:44.400 these is to make sure that you are eating well. 203 00:09:45.100 --> 00:09:45.700 sleeping well 204 00:09:46.600 --> 00:09:49.300 getting exercise on a regular basis and taking some 205 00:09:49.300 --> 00:09:51.100 time out to relax and 206 00:09:52.600 --> 00:09:55.200 These are things that you've got control over and that 207 00:09:55.200 --> 00:09:56.200 no one else can change 208 00:09:59.400 --> 00:10:01.100 apart from you. And sometimes small changes in 209 00:10:03.600 --> 00:10:06.900 those areas can make a really positive difference in how you're feeling and how you cope with University life, so 210 00:10:06.900 --> 00:10:09.900 do prioritize them and regularly monitor, 211 00:10:09.900 --> 00:10:12.400 check in with yourself. How are you doing on 212 00:10:12.400 --> 00:10:12.700 them? 213 00:10:14.300 --> 00:10:18.800 And although you're coming to University to study as a first priority 214 00:10:17.800 --> 00:10:20.300 it is essential to 215 00:10:20.300 --> 00:10:23.700 remember to take some time to relax. It essentially 216 00:10:23.700 --> 00:10:26.300 will help you manage your stress levels and then 217 00:10:26.300 --> 00:10:29.700 you are in a position to work at your best academically. 218 00:10:31.100 --> 00:10:34.600 There were some recent research done and identified five ways 219 00:10:34.600 --> 00:10:37.200 to well-being and if you incorporate these into your 220 00:10:37.200 --> 00:10:40.200 day-to-day life, it will positively help 221 00:10:40.200 --> 00:10:41.000 your well-being. 222 00:10:42.300 --> 00:10:43.200 The first of them is give 223 00:10:43.800 --> 00:10:46.800 giving of yourself and of your time. So look 224 00:10:46.800 --> 00:10:49.200 out for others and other people's needs as well as 225 00:10:49.200 --> 00:10:51.200 your own. It really will make you feel better. 226 00:10:52.700 --> 00:10:53.500 Then keep learning. 227 00:10:54.500 --> 00:10:57.600 You're coming to Warwick to study but keep learning outside of 228 00:10:57.600 --> 00:10:58.400 your academic studies. 229 00:10:59.400 --> 00:11:02.700 So learn new hobbies, learn new skills, learn about 230 00:11:02.700 --> 00:11:04.200 other cultures and meet new people. 231 00:11:05.500 --> 00:11:08.400 Next one is Be Active exercise is good 232 00:11:08.400 --> 00:11:11.100 for you by physically and mentally to try and do 233 00:11:11.100 --> 00:11:12.700 something active every day. 234 00:11:14.500 --> 00:11:17.400 And then take notice be aware of the things around you. 235 00:11:18.300 --> 00:11:21.500 Take a moment to watch the trees and the clouds to watch 236 00:11:21.500 --> 00:11:23.900 other people and to just be in the moment. 237 00:11:25.900 --> 00:11:28.200 And the last one of these five ways to well-being was 238 00:11:28.200 --> 00:11:30.800 connect that's around connecting with others. 239 00:11:32.100 --> 00:11:34.700 And that's new faces as well as old friends and family. 240 00:11:35.900 --> 00:11:38.700 Reach out to help from your Tutors or from well-being 241 00:11:38.700 --> 00:11:40.500 Support Services if you need any help. 242 00:11:41.100 --> 00:11:42.200 That is what we're here for. 243 00:11:44.500 --> 00:11:47.800 A lots of other teams across the university offering support to 244 00:11:47.800 --> 00:11:49.900 students and we work closely with them. 245 00:11:51.200 --> 00:11:54.800 So have a look at the range of support available both academically 246 00:11:54.800 --> 00:11:55.700 and personally. 247 00:11:56.400 --> 00:11:58.000 and both on campus and 248 00:11:59.500 --> 00:12:02.200 all these teams work closely to ensure that students needs 249 00:12:02.200 --> 00:12:05.000 are met. So please do not hesitate to get in touch if you need to. 250 00:12:11.100 --> 00:12:14.200 To access support from Wellbeing Support Services go to 251 00:12:14.200 --> 00:12:19.100 our secure portal. That's at wellbeing.warwick.ac.uk and 252 00:12:18.100 --> 00:12:21.400 submit an inquiry and then you can have a 253 00:12:21.400 --> 00:12:22.200 brief consultation. 254 00:12:23.200 --> 00:12:26.400 These brief consultations are the place where we will work 255 00:12:26.400 --> 00:12:29.800 out and identify. What is the most appropriate next 256 00:12:29.800 --> 00:12:32.300 step and what is the best support for 257 00:12:32.300 --> 00:12:34.000 you in the situation that you're in? 258 00:12:34.900 --> 00:12:37.700 Consultations are available every working day between 259 00:12:37.700 --> 00:12:39.000 10am and 3pm. 260 00:12:39.800 --> 00:12:42.600 So go to the portal during those times and 261 00:12:42.600 --> 00:12:43.200 get in touch with us.