Blogs

Overcoming The Fear of Failure

By SCM on 24 Apr 2018

When asked about the biggest stress at university, SCM Member Robin answered easily; "It was the fear of failing."

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WSCF calls for Peace in Gaza and denounces the action of the Israeli Government

By Jen N on 24 Apr 2018

This week, the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF), the global body of which SCM Britain is a member, released a statement regarding the ongoing situation in the Gaza Strip and denouncing the recent deadly actions of the Israeli Government. The statement reads:

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Rach's Diary - Easter time

By Rach Collins on 19 Apr 2018

Rach once sang "Easter time is a lot of fun, have a look what we have done" It goes on to explain that they have made their Easter Bonnets. This isn't a song but it is what Rach has been doing this Easter. 

 

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5 Ways To Deal With Stress

By Rob_C on 10 Apr 2018

April is Stress Awareness Month, and in the second of this two-part series we'll be exploring five ways to help in  your quest to de-stress. You can check out our blog, De-stressing On A Time Budget, for some suggestions of ways to give yourself a quick break from work and practice come self care, and read part one of the series here: Part One: Signs of Stress.

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De-stressing On A Time Budget

By Ruth N on 10 Apr 2018

April is Stress Awareness Month, and to help you take a step back from your studies and find some stillness this semester we've put together a list of some de-stressing ideas especially for if you're short on time. If you want to find out more about the signs of stress and how to deal with stress at university you can check out the other blogs in the series here - Part One: Signs of Stress, Part Two: Dealing with Stress. You can also find out more about stress on the NHS website.

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Signs of Stress

By Rob_C on 10 Apr 2018

April is Stress Awareness Month. In the first of this two-part series we'll be looking at some of the telltale signs of stress to watch out for, especially with the approach of exams and deadlines. You can check out our blog, De-stressing On A Time Budget, for some quick ways to give yourself a break from work and practice some self care and read part two of the series here: Part Two: Dealing With Stress.

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Rach's Reflections - Amen

By Rach Collins on 5 Apr 2018

Rach ponders the word 'amen'.

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Easter Story Not Set In Stone, Say Christian Students

By Jen N on 28 Mar 2018

Easter Story “Not Set in Stone”, Say Christian Students

Student group poll on the Easter story shows mixed interpretations of the Resurrection as Easter Day coincides with April Fools’.

 

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Reflections on Gifts of Grace : Forgiveness for Collective Suffering

By SCM on 26 Mar 2018

Helena Ripley, an SCM Member and part of SCM Lancaster, reflects on how Gifts of Grace impacted her personally and helped her consider communal forgiveness for generational and collective trauma in relation to her family's experiences in World War II. 

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Reflections on Gifts of Grace: Let’s GlasGOw

By SCM on 26 Mar 2018

Louise Dover, member of SCM and co-leader of SCM Southampton reflects on the recent National Gathering, Gifts of Grace, that took place from the 9th-11th March this year. 

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