Voices & News

What I Wish I’d Known When I Was At University.

It feels like many moons ago since I was a student. In fact, it was about 11 years since I set on my journey to university. Had I have known then what I know now perhaps my experience would have been a little different. Unsettled Beginnings. It’s hard work being a student, being miles away […]

5 Reasons to Live at Home During Uni From Someone Who Did It

So your friends are talking about moving into halls and deciding whether living off baked beans is a viable diet. They’re figuring out how much stuff to take and if the first loan instalment is going to stretch until Christmas. But what about if you’re not moving into halls? In fact, what if you’re not […]

5 every day tips for managing your mental health.

By Jack Parsons, Big Youth Group We all know that life is or can be challenging, there is no doubting that. We’re flooded with responsibilities from looking after our family to keeping on top of work, doing all this can feel overwhelming at times, however, to have a good relationship with the world you need […]

How To Make Sure You Get An Offer After Any Job Interview

When looking for the next step in your career, it’s very easy to get overwhelmed when you are called in for a job interview, because you really want or need that job. For most people, job interviews are extremely stressful experiences, making them lose focus on the most important things. Sure, looking neat and professional […]

Tents & Campfires

I was hesitant to try camping. For years. I mean, why would I want to sleep in a tent outside, when I can sleep inside my warm house in my bed? My husband always loved camping, so eventually, I agreed to try it. While our first camping experience was definitely full of a lot of […]

The importance of music!

By Hasan Jadayel -Verified by Big Youth Group. Advertising Student in University of Arts London. 21 Years old. Football and Music enthusiast, with aims to achieve a lot in life, who are we without ambition? Strong believer in the phrase “Knowledge is power”, and believe there’s knowledge in everything. Creativity is the root of advancement, […]

Me, myself and my Anxiety.

5 ways to help take your mind off of crippling anxiety. Remember to breathe. I know that everyone says it but it really does work, try breathing in for four and out for four for a period of 5 minuets at a time. Anxiety attacks release a chemical called Adrenalin, which causes your heart to […]

Maintaining Relationships When Dealing With A Mental Health Issue

Such a huge symptom of mental health illnesses like depression is the intense feeling that you’re alone against everything you’re dealing with. For so many people the influence of other people around them can bring them hope and strength at their worst times. Whether it be romantic, friendship or family we all need social interaction […]

Feeling lost?

I imagine there’s a period in everyone’s life when they feel lost, but it may hold different meaning for different people. It’s a phrase I have both used and heard used many times; “I feel lost, I’ve lost my way, I’ve lost myself, my motivation , my sense of purpose.” What we often fail to […]