While exams themselves can be stressful, so can getting the results. It’s important to celebrate if you did well, but to remember no matter how you performed that the results are not a reflection of who you are as a person. If you did not do as well as you had hoped, there are some things that you can do.
If you have any queries about your result, please reach out through the relevant pathways. These can differ from university to university, so it might be best to contact your students’ union if you are unsure of how to do this. The key thing here is to do this as early as possible, as there can be deadlines associated with these processes.
If you have the opportunity to repeat, this may feel like a drag, but it’s also an opportunity to get ahead. Think about how you can fit study around your summer plans so that you don’t experience last minute stress and panic.
Be aware that some academic staff may not be present for periods of time during the summer. If you reach out to a lecturer and they do not respond, consider what other avenues you might have to get your query answered. These will differ again from university to university so check with your department or students’ union.
The library should be open throughout the summer, and can be used outside of term-time.
Try to avoid comparing your results too much with your classmates, however, consider if they can help you in areas that you might have struggled with. If there are a few of your classmates also working towards repeats, maybe you could get together to revise.
If your results are impacting your mental health, please reach out. Most campus counselling services and other support services are available to students throughout the full year, not just during term-time. Your students’ union will be available at most points during the summer break in some capacity. Sources of other help for your mental health are available here.
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