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The university is an opportunity for one to explore lots of different things. It is an opportunity to meet people with varied passions. I re- established my love for pottery and through my classes I met more people who shared this passion and helped me become better and more confident with my art. Sudeshna Bhattacharya, INDIA
AWARE
AWARE has lots of leaflets and booklets on issues such as pregnancy and contraception, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered/ transsexual issues, harassment and bullying. All of these are freely available, just drop-in to see AWARE.
The famous Oxfam Lunch
Every Tuesday in term time the Chaplaincy has a Eucharist/service of Holy Communion at 12:15 followed by the famous Oxfam Lunch between 12:45 and 13:45. You can get a cheap wholesome lunch, meet people and support Oxfam all at the same time.
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Help & support

Student Support Services

As a student of the University of Bath, you will have access to a range of support services. They are run by skilled and professional staff and exist to help you with any problems that may occur during your stay. You may be used to asking your family and friends for support and advice. In the UK it is normal practice to seek advice from trained professionals either when you have a problem, or when you need someone to talk to. What you say is strictly confidential.

During your first few days at Bath you will get a booklet with details of all support services and how to contact each of them: The Guide to Student Support Services. Support services include:

Counselling Service

The Counselling Service is an informal, friendly and confidential service staffed by professional, male and female counsellors. The Service is for all students - undergraduate and postgraduate. Personal counselling aims to help people explore, define and discover better self-understanding, enables clearer decision making and gives support in an immediate crisis or long-standing problem. A Student Mental Health Worker is also part of our team and can be accessed via one of the counselling staff.

The service is available all year at: Wessex House 8.17, 8.24 and 8.26. For an appointment tel: 01225 385538 or Email: listening@bath.ac.uk,
For further information and self-help resources go visit the counselling webpage.

Peace of Mind

POM is a group lead by Liz Mason, an experienced group facilitator from outside the University. It provides opportunities for students to gain support from each other with issues that are concerning them. For international students this could be, for example, issues related to adjusting to life in another country without the support of family and friends or having to live up to high expectations of achievement from your family. Attending the group will help you to develop coping strategies and build confidence and self-esteem. The group meets on Wednesday from 14:00-15:30. If you would like to find out more about the group, please contact Liz or look into the webpage.

Learning Support Service

This information is available in alternative formats on request.

The Learning Support Service supports students with disabilities and medical conditions, dyslexia and specific learning difficulties and mental health difficulties.

Learning Support offers confidential advice, guidance and support to students including screening and diagnosis of dyslexia. Support may include alternative exam arrangements, access to laptops with assistive technology, one-to-one support and equipment.

There is specific information on support for internationational students, which can be found here.

An appointment can be made with a student adviser by:

Email: learningsupport@bath.ac.uk
Tel: 01225 383241
Or in person at: Lodge 1 Eastwood Lodge A

Chaplaincy Centre

The Chaplaincy Centre is both a place and a team of people, they serve all faiths or none. It is staffed every day between 10:00 and 16:00 and open until 23:00. All are welcome. You will find the Centre behind the Library, down the steps.
A chaplain is nearly always available to provide a confidential listening ear. You may want to talk over any issues that are worrying you, or just pop in for a coffee, a casual chat, or some quiet time - you don't have to be in a crisis or be especially holy to come in!

The Chaplaincy website shows daily events and services and gives information about all the churches in Bath, other faith communities and times of worship.

Tel: 01225 386458 (ext. 6458) or
Email: chaplaincy@bath.ac.uk

The Chaplaincy has a Eucharist/service of Holy Communion at 12:15 every Tuesday, which is followed by the famous Oxfam Lunch between 12:45 and 14:00. You can get a cheap wholesome lunch, meet people and support Oxfam all at the same time!

The Student Money Service

The Student Money Service is separate from the Student Finance Office and offers confidential and non-judgmental advice and assistance with all aspects of money and finance.

Don't wait for a crisis to get worse - contact us as early as possible.

The Student Money Advisers are happy to provide information in person, by telephone or email.

Student Money Service, Wessex House 2.33,
Tel: 01225 386968,
Email: studentmoney@bath.ac.uk,
www.bath.ac.uk/students/money-service

Mediation Service

Mediation is an informal, structured process in which an independent third party, a mediator, helps people in a disagreement to create a way forward. Mediation enables people to restore and develop healthy working relationships. The goal of mediation is for the people involved in a disagreement or dispute to negotiate their own mutually agreed solutions to their problems.

The content of ant mediation meeting is confidential. the mediators will not pass on anything said or written during the mediation process without the permission of the parties involved.

To access the service contact:

Marlene Bertrand, Mediation Service Manager
Tel:01225 383098
Email: equalsdiv@bath.ac.uk

You can also contact the Counselling Service:

Dennis Hughes: 01225384796 or
Jenny Childs: 01225385031
or the AWARE Co-ordinator:
Carol Lacey: 01225386906

For more information about the mediation service visit the mediation webpage.

Careers Advisory Service

The Careers Advisory Service (CAS) is open to all international students at all stages of your studies.

Specialist Advice

We now have a specialist student advisor with expertise in advising international students. We encourage you to come in your first year, or first months of study, so you can make the most of what we offer. We provide information, advice and guidance on a range of topics, including jobs and workin the UK and abroad, gaining experience whilst in the UK and making decisions about your future career. We also offer support if you are considering changing or leaving your course, as well as providing information and advice about opportunities for Postgraduate/further study. All of our services are confidential and impartial.

You can arrange 45 minute appointments or come to a 15 minute drop in appointment. We also offer workshops and events to help you gain the skills and information you will need to be successful in finding work. For further information visit us when you arrive.

Drop-in times

Monday to Friday: 10:15 - 12:15; 14:15 - 16:15.

If you are not sure what to ask for, or want to know more about how we can help you, come to the CAS reception in WH2.2 (on the parade next door to the security office). Note that CAS may change location in 2008, check the CAS website for details.