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Our student blogs look at the challenges young people face when going to university, and how they can access extra support.
Student blogs
Meet The King's College London Crohn's and Colitis society, who give their advice on being a fresher living with Crohn's or Colitis.
Tips for freshers
Meet 22-year-old student, Ellie, who shares her top tips for managing Crohn's or Colitis when starting university.
Freshers checklist
Meet Billie, who was diagnosed with Colitis during her second year of university. This is her student success story in her own words.
Going to university
Meet Lizzie and find out her thoughts and feelings about starting university with Crohn's.
A step into the unknown
Meet Leanne-Sydonie, who made the difficult decision to put her studies on hold and focus on her physical health during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Taking medical leave
Meet Jess, a student who reflects on how her Crohn's impacted her mental health during her time at university.
Getting through the bad days
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Helpline Service
Last updated: 22/07/2026
Our Helpline team can't take calls, chats or ring you back for the rest of the summer. But you can still reach us by email.
If you need to contact the team, please email helpline@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk and we'll answer you as soon as possible.
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How Can We Help?
- We can help you understand Crohn’s and Colitis
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