Presentation notes
Slide 1
For many
students, balancing study, work, flatting and social expectations makes it hard
to schedule time to relax and rejuvenate.
Research
shows that scheduling time away from work such as exercise, walks in nature and
total absorption in a hobby that is unrelated to work can lead to a higher
level of wellbeing and increase productivity.
Slide 2
We are
targeting creative arts students because although they are designing everyday
at university they feel as though they do not have enough time for their
individual creativity. However taking time away from their work can actually
lead to higher productivity.
To
encourage students to take a break we have created a space on campus called
R&R.
Slide 3 &
4
Meet
Becky, she is waiting in the printer queue where she notices a colouring wall.
She has had a morning of technical problems and is feeling tired and frustrated
but when she starts colouring in she finds that the creative distraction is
refreshing and inspiring.
Slide 5
She
feels inspired and empowered as she has found a new colour palette for the
poster she is currently designing. Because of this her mood has changed and she
is feeling energised, and now understands the purpose of the wall. She notices
extra information about a new creative space at Massey called R&R.
Slide 6
After
class Becky decides to check out the R&R space on campus. She is welcomed
at the door by an R&R helper and is taken on an introductory tour of the
space. Becky feels relaxed as the environment is easy going and a completely
different to the classroom. She settles down with a cup of tea and joins the
large table where she finds some play dough to sculpt. She engages in
conversation with the person next to her and they laugh together at their
amateur figures they have created, especially as they are design students. She
feels welcomed, guided and engaged by the space and is excited to return during
her breaks at uni.
Slide 7
As Becky
leaves the space the R&R helper suggests that she check out the R&R
app. When she initially opens the app it prompts her to consider her work life
balance and how she is feeling in general by asking simple questions. Becky
then chooses some achievable action plans that can be accomplished in the space.
These will help her improve her everyday wellbeing and also fit comfortably
around her schedule. Becky is prompted to come back into the space the next day
to fulfil one of her action plans. She can find out what is happening in the
space by checking the calendar on the app to help her complete the action plans
she has set.
Slide 8
Whether
Becky has 5 mins or all day the R&R space allows her to take some time out
from uni without feeling guilty for leaving campus. This time out allows her to connect with students from other disciplines
away from the pressures of uni work, and the social barriers that can be
present in class situations.
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