Welfare
I'm not going to lie - Oxford academic life is pretty tough to adjust to during the first couple of weeks. But bear in mind that everyone gets through it, and there's loads of opportunity to do rowing/clubbing/sleeping/talking/hobby...ing like at any other university and have a really great time.
College Support
Welfare Reps
For students that may be feeling the strain, there are lots of people who can help, and these are just a few:
Welfare reps
These are two of the friendliest people in college and you can go to them about literally anything and everything; social, academic or a personal problem no matter how big or seemingly small.
We believe Welfare is an important aspect of Stanners life. The sense of community and solidarity within college is one of the best parts about St Anne's, and it is our job to make you feel part of that community. It's no secret that moving away from home and spending a few years of your life in Oxford isn't going to come without its challenges, and therefore if you do have a problem we believe it is important you know where to go to get help. As welfare reps we are approachable at any time, can represent and support you if you need to let your tutors know your situation and we can also advise you on the best course of action to take to tackle your problems. No problem/mountain is high enough! We organise welfare events, like the legendary Cake Nights every term and we're the port of call for condoms (because safety never takes a vacation), attack alarms and other such exciting things!
Peer supporters
These lovely St Anne's students have all volunteered for and completed 30 hours of training with the University Counseling Service. They're not counselors, but they're around college to listen to problems large or small, and have all the right contacts if you want other support or information.
Academic Affairs rep
The Academic Affairs rep is available if you want to talk about work related problems. He can also meet with your tutors to discuss and resolve issues if necessary.
LGBT rep
There is plenty of support for anyone is college having LGBT-related problems or concerns, as the LGBT rep will always be happy to give advice and guidance. That is along with all the other sources of welfare within college that are happy to help with these issues as well, so don't feel like you have no one that will understand your troubles. See LGBT page.
Personal tutor
Each undergraduate is assigned a personal tutor (almost always one of your academic tutors) who is a good person to go to about both academic and personal problems, and can point you in other directions if you want further help. You'll have regular meetings with your personal tutor just to check everything is going well.
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Disabilities and Special Educational Needs
St Anne's fully supports Equal Opportunities and Diversity. There is a Disabilities Officer, Zoe Sparrowhawk, who is the person to go to for advice and assistance for any student or applicants with any kind of disability. There are several students with different disabilities and special educational needs who are successfully studying at St Anne's.
Health
When students feel ill...
The most convenient person to see is our friendly, knowledgeable and confidential college nurse, Catherine Haines. She has an office in college and students can go along during the following hours: Monday - Friday 9.30am-12.30pm.
Students also register with a GP at Jericho Health Centre, which is handily located about 2 minutes walk from college. You can make an appointment in the normal way, or if you see the college nurse first, she might decide to refer you on.
There is a pharmacy just opposite the lodge that is open 7 days a week until 7.30pm. St Anne's just makes everything so easy for you!
Counseling
St Anne's is one of the few colleges lucky enough to have our very own college counselor, Mimi Kester, who has weekly hours on site. There are drop in hours which will be advertised around college, and she is also contactable by email, phone, and via a box in the Pidge room.
University Counseling Services
UCS is located in Wellington Square (on the left of Little Clarendon Street), is staffed by professional counselors and can provide free counseling and advice to any student of the university.
Nightline
This is a student-run listening and information service that operates between 8pm and 8am every night. They can be called on 01865 270270.