You belong at SMU
Returning to campus after the Christmas break can feel like a lot. Timetables restart, money feels tighter, and it’s ok if things feel a bit more overwhelming than usual. We’re here to support you.
You Belong at SMU is a short wellbeing campaign sharing honest, reflective voice notes from staff across the University, responding to real questions and concerns from students.
Starting on Monday 19 January, we’ll be sharing these messages on our website and social channels.
What is You Belong at SMU?
Each short clip features a member of staff offering reassurance, practical tips and perspective on a common student worry.
Staff will be sharing advice on the following themes:
- Loneliness – finding your people and building real connections
- Burnout and motivation – when even small tasks feel like too much
- Balancing study, work and life – juggling deadlines, shifts and a social life
- Money worries – saving and planning without missing out
- Bereavement and family illness – coping when things are hard at home
- Homesickness – feeling unsettled away from your usual routines
- Navigating uni life – feeling behind or like everyone else “has it figured out”
You might not relate to every message, but we hope you’ll hear something that reminds you you’re not on your own.
Listen to the messages
Finding your way at uni - You Belong at SMU
Feeling burnt out - You Belong at SMU
Managing money - You Belong at SMU
Feeling lonely - You Belong at SMU
Balancing study, work, and social life - You Belong at SMU
Experiencing homesickness - You Belong at SMU
Coping with loss or family illness - You Belong at SMU
Getting support
If a message touches on something you’re going through, the most important thing is not to carry it alone. At St Mary’s there are several ways to ask for help or talk things through:
Share your feedback
If you’d like to share feedback on You belong at SMU, or share suggestions for future wellbeing content or topics, please contact