The advice service that we at DUSA (Dundee University Students’ Association) provide is impartial, free and confidential advice on a range of issues. The Advice and Support team at DUSA specifically provides advice on academic issues, housing, general well-being and they can advise and support on a lot more issues. Also, offer guidance with both on and off campus for financial, health and employment advice.
DUSA provides confidential and impartial service to the students, which means that whatever you discuss with the support team will not be shared with anyone outside the Advice team without your permission, including the University. We know how tough it is to manage day-to-day living along with your academics, managing time and and your overall quality of life. Hence we thrive to offer the best advice and help you by directing you towards the right resources.
The cost of living crisis is incredibly hard time and we must look out for all the available options which can help us to stay on course. If you are a student at the University of Dundee and need support going forward, we urge you to reach out to the Advice and Support team at DUSA. We know that life gets busy, but here is always time for a chat.
This article is a short compilation of the quality support and services offered by the DUSA for students in the stages of their academic life:
1.) Academic Support- You can reach out to the advice and support team if you feel stuck with anything related to academics- essay writing and assignment submissions, appeals, termination of studies, or if you need to understand mitigating circumstances.
2.) Disability Services– Provides a range of confidential support to disabled students, including services like mental health support, physical and sensory impairments or dyslexia. We can listen to you and help and understand how visible/invisible disabilities are affecting you.
3.) Wellbeing Support- You can visit the Health & Wellbeing page at the DUSA website which is full of resources to help you in a health crisis and to keep you well during your time in Dundee and beyond.
4.) Housing Support- Dundee University Students’ Association provides a wide range of advice and support for students experiencing difficulties related to disrepair, being made to pay illegal fees, support to find accommodation and also failed to receive a legal tenancy agreement.
5.) International Student Support- Moving to a new environment comes with a lot of initial challenges. Finding accommodation to making new friends and getting familiar with the study pattern could be exhausting for many students. DUSA offers a wide range of support, you can explore here.
6.) Cost of Living Advice- The substantial rise in costs for everyday essentials, inevitably affects individuals to a much greater extent, including the student population. DUSA can help you manage your money and with getting the financial support you need.
7.) Students with children- You can find legit resources here to help find childcare, funding and what are facilities to help you on the main campus.
You can book an appointment for a one-on-one discussion and drop in at the Union premises, we offer face-to-face or teams meeting online. DUSA Advice operates from The Hive on Level 4 of the Union building. Timings are Monday to Friday, 11 am to 3 pm. Contact the DUSA support team here or drop in an email at advice@dusa.co.uk
Priyanka Joshi is a web content writer and advice & support officer at DUSA.
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