{"id":6497,"date":"2025-05-23T12:12:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T02:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/?p=6497"},"modified":"2025-12-22T12:47:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T02:17:56","slug":"feeling-the-pressure-of-assignments-slss-has-your-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/2025\/05\/23\/feeling-the-pressure-of-assignments-slss-has-your-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeling the Pressure of Assignments? SLSS Has Your Back"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<p>Struggling with study stress? Discover how SLSS can boost your academic skills and your confidence, right when you need it most.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"515\">As we approach the end of semester, it\u2019s totally normal to feel overwhelmed\u2014assignments are piling up, deadlines are looming, and sometimes you just need a bit of guidance to get things back on track. That\u2019s where <a href=\"https:\/\/students.flinders.edu.au\/support\/slss\">Student Learning Support Services (SLSS)<\/a> comes in.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"788\"><a href=\"https:\/\/students.flinders.edu.au\/support\/slss\">SLSS<\/a> is there to help you feel more confident and capable in your studies. Whether you\u2019re just trying to polish your writing, improve your referencing, or make sense of academic English, SLSS offers a whole bunch of ways to support you\u2014no matter your degree or study mode.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"817\">Here\u2019s what you can access:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"1045\">\ud83e\udde0 <strong data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"856\">Learning Lounge (Drop-In Help)<\/strong><br data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"859\" \/>Drop in, study independently, and ask for help when you need it. Available at Bedford Park, Sturt, the City campus\u2014and online! No need to book. Just <a href=\"https:\/\/students.flinders.edu.au\/support\/slss\/learning-advisors\">come by<\/a> and get the support you need.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1336\">\ud83d\udcda <strong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1086\">Academic Resources (24\/7 Access)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1089\" \/>Videos, guides, and resources on referencing, time management, essay writing, maths, and more\u2014plus Study Buddy AI to answer common questions. Available anytime via the <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/students.flinders.edu.au\/support\/slss\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1318\">SLSS website<\/a> or your FLO site.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1545\">\ud83d\udcdd <strong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1380\">24\/7\/ Online Support (Get Feedback on Drafts)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1383\" \/>Access online study support with Study Buddy and Feedback Buddy &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/students.flinders.edu.au\/support\/slss\/learning-advisors#learningbuddies\">our intelligent 24\/7 learning support tools!<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1792\">\ud83c\udf0d <strong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1589\">English for Academic Purposes (EAP)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1592\" \/>Workshops to improve your academic English\u2014join live or go at your own pace through <a href=\"https:\/\/canvas.flinders.edu.au\/enroll\/AFPLL8\">online modules<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"2111\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1839\">One-on-One Consultations (By Referral)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1842\" \/>Sometimes you need a deeper dive. You can be referred by a lecturer or support staff to a 50-minute consult with an SLSS specialist. These are especially helpful if you&#8217;re struggling with a tricky academic skill or need to bounce back after an academic integrity issue.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2372\">\ud83d\udcac <strong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2161\">In-Class Support (Organised by Lecturers)<\/strong><br data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2164\" \/>If you\u2019ve ever had someone from SLSS visit your class\u2014it\u2019s because your lecturers care! SLSS can join classes to run mini-workshops or answer questions on common struggles like referencing or essay structure.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2377\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2706\"><strong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2418\">Why This Matters for Your Wellbeing<\/strong><br data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2421\" \/>We primarily talk about mental health here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinders.edu.au\/betteru\">BetterU <\/a>and academic stress is one of the biggest contributors to how you&#8217;re feeling during the semester. Reaching out early for support with your learning can make a massive difference to both your academic performance and your peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2834\">So take a deep breath, check out what <a href=\"https:\/\/students.flinders.edu.au\/support\/slss\">SLSS<\/a> offers, and take that next step. You\u2019ve got this\u2014and you don\u2019t have to do it alone.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2913\">\ud83d\udc49 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/students.flinders.edu.au\/support\/slss\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2913\">Explore all SLSS Services<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2913\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6498\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/05\/slss-post-footer.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/05\/slss-post-footer.png 1200w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/05\/slss-post-footer-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/05\/slss-post-footer-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/05\/slss-post-footer-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Struggling with study stress? 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