{"id":975,"date":"2026-10-20T09:43:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T09:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/soestudentlife\/?p=975"},"modified":"2026-10-20T09:46:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T09:46:35","slug":"the-clocks-are-changing-and-yes-it-might-feel-a-bit-weird","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/soestudentlife\/2026\/10\/20\/the-clocks-are-changing-and-yes-it-might-feel-a-bit-weird\/","title":{"rendered":"The clocks are changing&#8230; getting ready for winter in Exeter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this is your first winter in the UK, one thing that can come as a bit of a surprise is how early it gets dark. When the clocks go back at the end of October, suddenly it can feel like the sun is setting just after you&#8217;ve finished your afternoon classes. Add in colder weather and a few rainy days, and it&#8217;s easy to see why some students find this time of year an adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is that you&#8217;re definitely not alone. Lots of international students (and plenty of UK students) need a bit of time to get used to shorter days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few things that can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try to get outside while it&#8217;s still light, even if it&#8217;s only for a quick walk around campus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep some structure to your day, especially around sleep and meal times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay active. A gym session, sports club or even a walk with friends can boost your mood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make plans with other people rather than hibernating in your room all winter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be kind to yourself. It&#8217;s normal to feel a little less energetic when the days are shorter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best ways to beat the winter slump is to have things in your diary to look forward to. The University&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/international-students\/events-and-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Student Community and Support<\/a> programme runs events throughout the year that are a great way to meet people and celebrate different cultures, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/international-students\/events-and-support\/intercultural-cafe\/\">Intercultural cafe <\/a> is running regular social events on Streatham Campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coming up soon is the University&#8217;s <strong>Diwali celebration<\/strong>, taking place on <strong>15 November 2026<\/strong>, with cultural activities, food, performances and fireworks on the Streatham campus. It&#8217;s always a really welcoming event and open to students, families and local residents. You can find out more here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/international-students\/events-and-support\/diwali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diwali | International Students | University of Exeter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Off campus, Exeter gets particularly festive during the winter months. The <strong>Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market<\/strong> runs from <strong>13 November to 13 December 2026<\/strong> and can be fun to walk around after dark (if you want to go at a quieter time, pick a weekday morning). For more ideas, take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitdevon.co.uk\/south-devon\/exeter\/whats-on-in-exeter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What&#8217;s On in Exeter<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/events.exeterguild.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exeter Students&#8217; Guild Events<\/a> page: there are Halloween crafts and film nights coming up soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And finally, a quick reminder: if you&#8217;re finding the darker days are affecting your mood, motivation or wellbeing, support is available. The University&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/students\/wellbeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wellbeing Services<\/a> can help, whether you&#8217;re feeling stressed, homesick, anxious or just not quite yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter in Exeter can feel very different from home, but it can also be cosy, festive and full of opportunities to meet new people. 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