If you are a Veterinary Medicine student, it’s completely understandable to be feeling worried, frustrated or unsettled right now. Uncertainty about the future of your course can feel overwhelming, but there is support available to help you stay on track academically and to protect your wellbeing during this period.
Even when a course is under review or facing possible closure, universities have a responsibility to support students already enrolled. You should continue to have access to academic guidance designed to help you make informed decisions and safeguard your academic progress.
Support available:
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, especially during times of disruption. It is a sensible step to protect your education and future career.
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DoS & Tutors - These staff members are there to talk through your individual concerns and help you to keep focus while uncertainty continues
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Cambridge Veterinary Society - Veterinary students actively advocating for veterinary students at the university
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University and College Union - If you are a postgraduate student, you are eligible for a UCU membership. The union provides support and advice to all members
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SU Student Advice Service - Offers free, confidential, and impartial advice and support to all Cambridge University students
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University Counselling Service - Offers free 1:1 counselling to all students studying at Cambridge
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College Wellbeing Support teams - Colleges have designated wellbeing support staff, available to meet with students to discuss their concerns
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Postgraduate wellbeing service - Offers wellbeing support for postgraduate and research students
If you’re struggling, it is important to speak up
It can be tempting to keep your head down quietly, but you don’t have to go through this alone. Reaching out for academic guidance or wellbeing support can make a real difference. Uncertainty about your course does not remove the effort you’ve put in or the future you’re working towards. If at a later date you need to cite mitigating circumstances, such as the impact of stress, it is helpful to have evidence that you have engaged with support. Support exists to help you get through this and you are entitled to use it.