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==Coping with study or exam stress==
Library books on study skills topics can be found at the following locations:
*Study skills 371.30281
*378.17
*378.170281 
*Essay writing 808.4 
*Presentation skills 808.51 
*Survey methods  001.433 
*Grammar guides 428.2 
====Get ready for university study====
Introduces some of the key skills needed for successful study at university. You can practise some of these skills online and hear tips and advice from other Napier students. This resource is designed particularly for new entrants to university, but other students will also find it useful. 


====Academic Support Advisors====
Offering an informal and confidential service via one-to-one or small group sessions by appointment and group workshops on specific aspects of university coursework.


====Student Mentors====
A student mentor can offer friendly, informal support and advice to help you get to grips with life as a university student. 

====Maths Plus Help====
Weekly drop in sessions for students who are having difficulty with numbers, data analysis, maths or stats.  [http://staff.napier.ac.uk/NR/rdonlyres/C263D7B8-BECC-427B-A0C1-35784F8138A6/4430/MathsPlus5.pdf Further details].  

====[http://staff.napier.ac.uk/Services/SSS/ Student Support Services]====
Offering advice on:
*how to relax and reduce your stress 
*student funding 
*careers advice 
*international student support 
*special needs and disability advice 
*counselling 
*chaplaincy 

When it's getting to you:
*Take a deep breath and let tension go 
*Keep it in perspective - it's a few days out of your whole life.Hang on to your sense of humour - watch your favourite sitcom or rent a DVD 
*Get away from the university for a few hours - go for a walk or see a friend. 
*Walk the Labyrinth - an ancient route to inner calm
 

If it all seems too much, just talk to someone:

[http://staff.napier.ac.uk/Services/SSS/Chaplaincy/ Napier Chaplaincy] 24 hour helpline: here to care
Tel: (013) 455 2926

The Samaritans: never too busy to listen
Tel: (0131) 221 9999