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Welfare

Welcome to the CUIS welfare page! I'm Nitasha and I'm your welfare rep for 2011/12. At times, life in Cambridge can become difficult due to the stress that the Cambridge workload and environment can sometimes produce. Added to this pressure, you may be experiencing certain cultural differences and your transition from school to uni life may not be as smooth as you expected. Well if you feel any of the above remember that you are probably not alone!

This is where I come in! Settling into Cambridge life is not always easy and if you ever feel overwhelmed or that you cannot cope - or even if you simply need a chat (over a nice cup of masala chai) get in touch with me via email. My email address is npd25@cam.ac.uk.

Remember that you don't need to feel like you have nowhere to turn. And perhaps most importantly, remember that everything that is said to me will be held in STRICT CONFIDENTIALITY. I'm here if you need to relieve some of those stresses that can affect you at various points within the year and if you need a good listener or even some work advice drop me an email.

Welfare is a new role that India Society have introduced this year and as you may or may not be aware, your college will also have welfare officers. However, we don't want anyone to hold back on cultural or religious issues they may feel are affecting them. If there is anything you feel your college officers won't be able to understand you can be sure that CUIS welfare is here for you.

Moreover, with exam term creeping up on us, stress levels are high and spirits are low. We want to make sure you're coping alright with everything going on. If you want to talk about anything, we're here for you.

Remember that there are numerous sources of help available if you would like to help yourselves to information. I have attached a list of websites below to save you sometime. Please take some time to look at a few of these if you feel they may help you.

On a final note, I wish all the Freshers in 2011/12 the very best settling into life at Cambridge.

Welfare Love,
Nitasha

LINKLINE:

01223 744 444 or 01223 367 575 (7pm - 7am in term time)
Linkline is a listening support and information service, run by students for students, every night of Cambridge University full term.

STUDENTS AGAINST DEPRESSION

http://www.studentdepression.org
A useful self-help site written specifically for students experiencing depression.

DOWN YOUR DRINK

http://www.downyourdrink.org.uk
A self-help site for people concerned about their drinking.

NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION

http://www.sleepfoundation.org
Information and guidance for people experiencing difficulty sleeping.

TIME MANAGEMENT SUCCESS

http://www.time-management-success.com
Practical ideas for managing your time and doing what matters to you most.

MIND (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH)

http://www.mind.org.uk

THE JED FOUNDATION

http://www.jedfoundation.org
US organisation focusing exclusively on college student mental health and suicide prevention.

LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL

http://www.livinglifetothefull.com
An interactive CBT self-help site addressing low mood, depression and a variety of anxiety-related problems.

CAMBRIDGE RAPE CRISIS

01223245888 (Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm)
Free and confidential support and information for female survivors of rape and sexual abuse