At university there are a huge number of different relationships to manage which might include those with your uni friends, coursemates, housemates, home friends, society peers, work colleagues, lecturers, family, partners and more.  

It can sometimes be difficult to balance all these relationships with all of the other commitments there are at university. This blog will offer some advice for building and maintaining healthy relationships here at uni. 

Relationships with housemates 

For many people, coming to university is the first time they live with housemates. It can be difficult to know how to make build good relationships with housemates, as it is a very unique relationship. My biggest piece of advice for making sure these relationships are healthy is to be considerate of others. Try and keep communal spaces tidy, and stay quiet when others are sleeping or studying. Be willing to politely communicate with others if there are any problems. It is also always nice to do things together with your housemates to strengthen your relationship, like going to campus events. I personally always go to the societies fair with my housemates, and we often cook and eat together too.

Relationships with friends

The relationships with friends I have made at uni have been some of the healthiest relationships I have ever had with anyone. I think a huge reason for this, and one of my biggest tips, is that it is so important to remember that everyone has a lot to balance at uni, so it is not always possible to spend as much time with friends as you would like. This is why it is so nice to do things together when you can. I recommend finding an affordable thing that you like doing with your friends and try to schedule this in every once in a while, to give you all something to look forward to. Another huge part of building a healthy relationship with your friends is being there for one another when needed. Ask them for help if you need it, and offer them support if they are having a difficult time.

Relationships with coursemates 

Another type of relationship I have really valued at uni is the relationship with my coursemates. A great way to build healthy relationships with your coursemates is to make a group chat all together so you can ask each other questions and get advice on any areas people may be finding difficult. Another great way to build good relationships is to check in with one another about how you are getting on, and what you can do to support one another. You are all going through the same experience so can give each other tips and advice. 

I hope this blog has helped to offer some useful advice. Remember that relationships, no matter what kind, can be difficult, so it is okay to not always find them easy.