11 May 2015: A carnival day, a petting zoo, sumo suits and bubbles are some of the things University of Canberra students will be able to enjoy as part of Stress Less Week that starts TODAY.
Designed to help students de-stress ahead of exams the following week, a number of activities have been organised by UC Life! – including a jumping castle, bungee run, goats, bunnies and other animals to pat, bubble wrap to pop and a bubble machine.
The exam period can be a stressful time for students, but University of Canberra wellbeing expert Dr Thomas Nielsen said there are "positive psychology strategies" they can put into place. He said these include "self-coping mechanisms like taking care of their sleep, diet and getting some exercise."
- Dr Nielsen can discuss strategies students can use to cope with stressful situations
- Campus life coordinator Kristy Hodder can discuss the event
Monday 11 May
11-2pm: As well as free gym class all week there will be a 'Minute-to-win-it' fitness challenge including rowing, push-ups and basketball – Refectory
Tuesday 12 May
From 10am: free bacon and egg roll breakfast, chalk drawing hopscotch and handball activities – Concourse
11am-3pm: Carnival Day including a jumping castle and bungee run – on the grass between Building 5 & Library
Wednesday 13 May
10am – 2pm: Petting Zoo with pigs, goats, bunnies, lambs, chickens and ducks – Concourse
10am-3pm: Market Day – sumo suits, market stalls, bbq and noodles – Concourse
Thursday 14th May
10am-2pm: Break for Bubble Day with free bubble blowers, bubble machine and bubble wrap to pop on concourse poles – Concourse
Friday 15 May
From 8pm: Concert by hip hop band Thundamentals ($28.90) – UC Refectory
Contact the University of Canberra media team:
Kristyn Comino: 0418 806 293
Claudia Doman: 0408 826 362