The Unbreakable Student: 6 Rules for Staying Sane at University

Review 'Nic Hooper has pulled off a neat trick for a professor, essentially creating a long-form lecture that remains engaging and informative to the very end. Equal parts practical, funny and illuminating, The Unbreakable Student belongs on the required reading list for life. Young people everywhere are lucky to have him, in person or on the page' - Sarah Knight, internationally bestselling author of Get Your Sh!t Together'One of the best self-help books I've ever read: wise, witty, (laugh-out-loud funny in places), compassionate - and above all, incredibly practical! Nic Hooper shows you how to effectively deal with the many trials and tribulations of student life; how to face up to your fears, frustrations and challenges; handle your stress and anxiety; take the power out of your inner critic; while building resilience and thriving along the way. I wish I'd had something like this in my student days; would have spared me years of suffering. Essential reading for every college student, of every type, everywhere in the world (as well as for their teachers and parents)' - Dr Russ Harris, internationally bestselling author of The Happiness Trap and ACT Made Simple'You have many things to learn as a University student but above all you need to learn the what and how of life: What is really needed to be successful as a person? And how will you become accomplished at those things? In a clear, concise and sure-footed way, this excellent book teaches you that what and how. If you learn nothing else in your time in the academy and yet learn what is in this book, you can count your years there well spent. Highly recommended' - Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., Foundation Professor of Psychology, University of Nevada and author of A Liberated Mind: How to Pivot Toward What Matters'For so many students, university is a time of self-doubt and challenge. This is a must-read guide on how to bring your best self forward, so you can truly thrive'- Susan David, Ph.D., Psychologist at Harvard Medical School and author of Emotional Agility'Going to university is a tumultuous time in any case, but this is doubly true when there's a pandemic happening. Hooper's new guide couldn't be timelier. Drawing on many years of relevant experience and training, it's a must for any student beginning this next stage of their life' - DrDean Burnett, neuroscientist and bestselling author of The Idiot Brain'Going to university is a fantastic opportunity that can transform students' lives, but we also know it throws up many new challenges. The Unbreakable Student is a very well-written and researched companion, with valuable tools, tips and techniques that will help students deal with these challenges and make the most of their journey. I would recommend it to all students studying at university - and to their parents too' - Professor Steven West, Vice Chancellor at the University of the West of England, and Chair of the Universities UK Mental Health in Higher Education Working Group'Nic's guide to staying sane at university is full of solid, sensible advice, delivered with a smile and a side helping of science. Nic doesn't just tell you what to do, he tells you why and gives you a whole range of ideas about how. In truth, I wish this book had existed for me to read during my own university adventure' - Dr Pooky Knightsmith, child and adolescent mental health expert'What a useful guide for students! It's raw, authentic, personal, soulful, entertaining and pragmatic. In my opinion, this is a must-have for young adults in higher education' - Dr Scott Barry Kaufman, author of Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization and host of The Psychology Podcast'Nic Hooper has written such a timely and powerful book! People in this stage of life may feel unseen, confused, overwhelmed and unsure about how to meet their emotional needs. Hooper understands this deeply, and provides them with identification, a caring voice and a road map to resilience and health' - Jonathan Hoba