Did you know today is International Day of Happiness? Well even if you did, I bet you didn’t know that the United Nations are behind it. Back in 2012 these clever folk agreed that happiness should be a fundamental human goal, and that we should all observe International Day of Happiness on the 20th of March each year to promote it. So… here we are, celebrating it!
But what makes people happy? And what does happiness even mean? Well, UnCOVered caught up with some of you to find out, student to student!
Matt. 2nd Year Media & Communications student
What makes you happy….
On campus? Freebies and music at freshers fairs!
In lectures? Beanbags in seminars! And coffee of course.
When you’re revising? Colour coding notes, Spotify revision playlists, and group revision sessions on the hill.
When you’re socialising? Going to new places, walking, road trips, nachos and beer.
In Coventry? The funny music man that sings Elvis constantly in the city centre.
What’s made you happiest since you’ve been here? Planning a month long placement to Fiji in summer!
Ben. 3rd Year Financial Economics student
What makes you happy…
On campus? Grabbing a coffee and chilling out in TheHub.
In lectures? Learning about the practical applications of economics.
When you’re revising? Knowing that it’ll be over soon!
When you’re socialising? Playing games, talking and helping out with the financial trading society.
In Coventry? The market! I’m a bit of a foodie so it’s great to see all the different food on offer.
What’s made you happiest since you’ve been here? Living with my third year housemates!
Ellen. 3rd year Dietetics student
What makes you happy….
On campus? Grabbing some coffee and talking with friends.
In lectures? Talking to my lecturers and hearing how enthusiastic they are about the subject.
When you’re revising? Multi coloured pens!!
When you’re socializing? Going out for dinner and playing roller derby
In Coventry? All the different people.
What’s made you happiest since you’ve been here? Catching up with my coursemates after doing my clinical placement.
Connor 2nd year Games Tech student
What makes you happy…
On campus? The disruptive media lab in the library feels really chilled out and the best place to revise!
In lectures? Passionate Lecturers!
When you’re revising? Listening to all my favourite songs while I study
When you’re socializing? Looking at memes!
In Coventry? There are some really cool gaming shops
What’s made you happiest since you’ve been here? Learning Japanese
