Embrace the Unexpected
Our wellbeing campaign encourages students to get involved and embrace the unexpected – to take a chance on new relationships, be open to trying new things, and find friendship in surprising places.
WE WANTED TO FIND WHY SOME STUDENTS EXPERIENCE LONELINESS MORE THAN OTHERS AND WHAT SUPPORT, SKILLS AND INTERVENTIONS COULD HELP
So, we kicked off our campaign with some insight we gained through our research with relationship charity Relate.
Our campaign encourages students to get involved and embrace the unexpected
- to take a chance on new relationships, be open to trying new things, and find friendship in surprising places
Embrace the Unexpected: Jack Rooke
Want to escape your comfort zone but still teetering on the edge? From Freshers' Week to stepping up to the student radio mic, comedian and writer Jack Rooke tells us what he learnt from some unexpected university challenges.
Read about Jack's university learnings Read about Jack's university learnings
Embrace the Unexpected: Kate Leaver
A lot can happen when you Embrace the Unexpected. Today, Australian journalist and author Kate Leaver tells us how a string of surprises and a troubling Coldplay habit led her in a whole new direction.
Find out about Kate's journey Find out about Kate's journey
Embrace the Unexpected: Daphnee Hocquard
Daphnee embraced the unexpected two years ago and started The Unibox – the monthly treat box subscription service for students. She tells us how it all started and what has happened since.