University implements “blanket fort” to combat exam and deadline stress

FXU, Student Union for Falmouth and Exeter University, have built a blanket fort to help students who are stressed the during exam and deadline month of May.

The fort was built on the 5th May in the main foyer of the library building on Penryn Campus. Approximately 3 metres by 3 metres in size, the fort contains mattresses, pillows and blankets.

 The fort provides students with a place to nap, take time out from study or just a place to get some quiet away from the library.

Inside the fort, a “Do not panic” guide has been issued for students who need help preparing for exams as well as do’s and don’ts in the exam season. Students also have the opportunity to collect a snack pack containing refreshments.

20 year old student, Jed Bullock, said: “We’re very fortunate. Working in a relaxed environment is easier to revise in.”

The main focus of the FXU this year has been targeting mental health issues in a bid to minimise stress and help students who suffer from mental illnesses. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1-in-4 people between the ages of 18 and 24 have a diagnosable mental illness, the most common being depression and anxiety.