Five ways we support your Wellbeing in College

There are a number of ways how we can help you with your wellbeing as a student of EKC Ashford College. Here are just five:

Make the most of the E-Hub Resources

Our team in the E-Hub help you throughout the year with your studies and how you learn, but they can also help you with your wellbeing. There is a whole section of the E-Hub dedicated to wellbeing books, and they have also created a Wellbeing Hub online on SharePoint, for students and staff to access at anytime. Simply search “Wellbeing Hub” on SharePoint to find this.

Access our Support Teams

Looking for some advice, or simply someone to talk to? Then our various support teams are always available. Your Mentors are on hand to help guide you in the right direction, and our Careers Advisor can help you think about your next steps.

Feeling overwhelmed and need some additional support with your studies? Don’t fret – our learning support staff have an open door and can help ensure you have all the tools needed to succeed.

Have fun with the Student’s Union

The Students’ Union is the perfect way to meet new friends. Each year our SU President organises lots of exciting events and experiences for you to get involved in, including Open Mic sessions, sports teams and fun trips.

Our Student Centre is also packed full of activities that will help you to unwind between lessons Challenge your friends to a game on the Xbox, or perfect your skills on at table football or table tennis? If that doesn’t interest you, you can even just relax on our beanbags as you catch up with your friends.

Use the Contemplation Room/Mentors

At college, we have a dedicated contemplation room, where you can take a time out for a moment of private meditation, reflection or prayer. Located on the 3rd floor opposite our Music studio, this room is available for anyone to access. You can also speak to our mentors or dedicated support staff when you need it. Their door is always open (even if it is physically shut – just knock.)

Hear from Guest Speakers

As part of college, we often have guest speakers come in to college, who can give you advice and guidance on topics. Recently, we had boyband “Here at Last” come in to perform their songs and talk to our students about their experiences of mental health and cyberbullying.