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Arriving at the University of Edinburgh: Tips from the Study Abroad team

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For welfare support, we offer the Student Counselling Service , a Personal Tutor and Student Support Office, the Disability Service and the Chaplaincy Centre (you are welcome to use this service if you are of any or no religion!). They also host cheap trips all over Scotland which you should definitely take advantage of!

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What is burnout and what does it feel like?

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Can students experience burnout? The current definitions of burnout are worded for people working in jobs. In my experience, I have found that students frequently report burnout symptoms while completing their degree. This can be through the University Student Counselling Service or external services located around the city.

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