The January exam period can be a tough one. For first years, this is the first set of university exams you will have and it can seem a bit intimidating to step into your first Imperial exam hall. For everyone, there’s the sad fact that a grey and rainy January can make it a miserable time of year even if you don’t have exams.

I’ve been at Imperial for almost five years now and I’m pretty sure I’ve fallen into every exam trap there is: I’ve spent entire nights in the library, I’ve procrastinated to avoid that one topic that just seems impossible, I’ve lived off junk food and caffeine pills, the list goes on.

I know it’s really easy to say, but actually making a plan which incorporates regular breaks and time to look after yourself is the easiest way to get through exams and ensure you don’t burn out – particularly relevant if you have multiple exams in one exam period.

This is where the Union’s Stress Less campaign comes in.

Stress Less is a programme of fun, free events that are running throughout the exam period to tempt you out of the library and give you a good excuse to take a break and relax. The wide range of events available (everything from meditation workshops to laughter yoga) are designed to suit a range of tastes, so you should be able to find something that appeals to you if you check out the website at imperialcollegeunion.org/stressless.