Successful Student Transitions - A Time to Thrive

This is a great listen for students going to university and for parents, educators, counsellors and mentors who are supporting them in this transition. In this podcast, Sam has his first university term under his belt and is just about to start term two. Listen as Sam shares: The questions he asked of friends and family to help prime himself for the move to university. How embracing small things h...

This is a great listen for students going to university and for the parents, educators, counsellors and mentors, who are supporting them in this transition. In this podcast, we interview Marianne in her first year at university after a gap year. It's a conversation full of insights and helpful tips for students about to embark on their university journey. Listen as Marianne shares: The importance...

This is a great listen for students going to University and for the parents, educators/counsellors/mentors who are supporting them in this transition. In this podcast, Toby had just started University with all the newness of the first term behind him. There are 5 important takeaways from Toby. Listen and find out what Toby has to say about the following: It will likely be a journey of ups and down...

In this episode the focus is on “ the stayers ”. At times of change, there will be some people leaving to go to a new place - a school, university or a new country. Time and effort is rightly focused on creating a good goodbye for the leavers. And there will be people staying put who will be experiencing change as people around them leave. They also have to learn to adjust to this change, somethin...

In this episode Elizabeth speaks to Christian about decision making and then applying to university as a mature student. This is an important viewpoint as about a third of undergraduates in the UK are mature students. Christian shares his story of facing a fork in the road about his future - looking for another job or making the move towards university. There were many of things to consider especi...

As the summer holiday begins in the Northern Hemisphere, many students, teachers and parents are looking forward to some rest and relaxation after a busy academic year. For many students this time represents the end of one stage of their education and the beginning of the next, a move from primary to secondary school, a transition to higher education, or maybe a move into the world of work. In thi...

Exams over, results out, the long summer vacation begins. A time for re-connection between students, family and old friends. A time that brings joy and probably also 'some' frustration... In this episode, we revisit Episode 55, first designed for the return home after term one at university. On re-listening we realised everything we said was relevant not just for that first return but for subseque...

We know the starting university is both an exciting and scary time. For many students it is their first step into moving away from home and living independently. Over the past 18 months on this podcast we've been exploring the question of what it means to thrive in times of transition as a student, and we believe we have reached some important conclusions. In this episode we reveal why we believe...

We know the starting university is both an exciting and scary time. For many students it is their first step into moving away from home and living independently. Over the past 18 months on this podcast we've been exploring the question of what it means to thrive in times of transition as a student, and we believe we have reached some important conclusions. In the next episode, episode 75 we reveal...

Welcome to Exam Smarts. In this episode, we're excited to welcome Steve Schecter from MuchSmarter.com . Steve brings his wisdom of learning and tutoring experience to this inspiring conversation, packed full of engaging stories leading to pertinent lessons. Listen to discover: How to harness the power of expectations in a way that makes the most of potential. Wise words on the subject of perfectio...

Welcome to this episode where we celebrate student voices. In this episode Elizabeth speaks to Anja about her educational journey and autism diagnosis. Anja openly shares the highs and lows, the challenges and the ways in which she managed those challenges and survive her university experience. It was not all plain sailing and Anja shares an important message for universities about supporting stud...

Welcome to an episode where we celebrate student voices and specialist university support In this episode Elizabeth speaks to Edward Mills, a postdoctoral research fellow at Exeter University. Edward is a lecturer in medieval history, a personal tutor and is actively involved in Transition Days and the Enhanced Induction Programme for new neurodiverse students. He was diagnosed as autistic at the...

Welcome to an episode where we celebrate student voices. In this episode Elizabeth speaks to Scarlet, an autistic PhD student who has experienced ups and downs in her 6 years of Higher Education. It is a great conversation with Scarlet sharing her wisdom on the transition to university. Listen to learn more about neurodiversity and if you have an autism diagnosis there are helpful pointers about a...

Are you thinking about taking a gap year. If so this episode is for you. Phoebe talks to Elizabeth about her gap year and discusses: Why she decided to take a year out. What she has been doing. How she has benefited from the experience. What she is planning to do next.

One of the health fundamentals we believe is the most neglected, is the importance of rest and recovery - and we’re not talking about sleep. This is SO important at busy and stressful times such as exam season and here we revisit an episode first published last year. We share: The seven different ways we can choose to ‘rest’ and ‘restore’ our energy levels outlined by Sandra Dalton Smith in her bo...

Exam time is looming and students are getting down to revision plans - and hopefully some effective revision! But what makes studying effective? How can students get the most from the time they spend with their noses in their books? In this episode: Bradley Busch from Innerdrive provides evidenced based strategies for students when studying for exams - he shares the following ideas: There's a diff...

This is the second part of our two part series discussing exam stress and how to best prepare to perform well in upcoming exams and/or assessments. Part one is episode 65. In this episode we discuss: Somatic exercises to help you manage your stress levels and maintain them at an optimal level. (Listen to episode 65 to understand what we mean by an optimal level). The Well-being Fundamentals that w...

It's that time of year again, all over the UK students are beginning to revise for upcoming exams and assessments. Today we start a two-part series on the subject of assessments and exams. This Episode is all about understanding exam stress, where it sits with you and introducing ideas for calming heightened levels of stress or arousal. The second episode, Episode 66 will be about introducing othe...

" Cultural Agility is the ability to comfortably and effectively work in different countries and with people from different cultures" Paula Caligiuri Cultural transitions occur when we move between countries but also when we move from one environment to another such as from school, college and home life to university. In this episode we discuss the six competencies highlighted by Paula Caligiuri i...

Welcome to the next episode of Student Voices. In this episode Elizabeth speaks to Marianne, a first year university student, about her journey so far. It is a great conversation full of insights and helpful tips for students about to embark on their university journey. Listen if you are a first year university student reflecting on your experience so far, you are in your exam or gap year thinking...

Welcome to the next episode of Student Voices. In this episode Elizabeth speaks to Isis, a first year university student, about her journey so far. It is a great conversation full of insights and helpful tips for students about to embark on their university journey. Listen if you are a first year university student reflecting on your experience so far, you are in your A level or gap year thinking...

Welcome to the next episode of Student Voices. In this episode Elizabeth speaks to Sofia, a first year university student, about her journey so far. It is a great conversation full of honest insights and helpful tips for students about to embark on their university journey. Listen if you are a first year university student reflecting on your experience so far, you are in your A level or gap year t...

In this episode of Voices in Transition, we are delighted to welcome: Keri Haw - Student Wellbeing Manager, University of Bristol Amy Lewis - Senior Tutor for the School of Arts, University of Bristol Laura Baglow - Senior Manager for Inclusive Communities, University of Bristol They bring their wellbeing expertise and advice to support first year students as they return after the winter break. Li...

Welcome to the next episode of Student Voices. In this episode Elizabeth speaks to Evie, a first year university student, about her journey so far. They discuss: How Evie made friends and the surprisingly simple technique she used to connect with people. Getting used to independent living, the finances, cooking and the laundry! The importance of rest and giving yourself some downtime. Coping with...

Welcome to our series of student voices. In this episode Elizabeth speaks to Theodora who is a first year university student about her journey so far. They discuss: What helped Theodora to plan and prepare for moving to university. What helped Theodora to settle in the early weeks. Fresher's week and how to do more than simply survive it. Friendships, what matters. The academics and how Theodora h...