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Successful Student Transitions - A Time to ThriveAuthor: Louise Wiles and Elizabeth Gillies
Are you a student about to make a big life change? Do you feel both excited and nervous about this new life chapter? Elizabeth and Louise understand - and are here to help.Elizabeth and Louise bring years of experience providing transition and wellbeing support and are excited to be supporting you through this podcast and their online and in person courses, workshops and webinars www.SuccessfulStudentTransitions.com.Successful Student Transitions is for you if you are about to change schools/college, leave home for university, take a gap year, embark on a placement year or step out into the world of work.The weekly episodes will support you through the high and lows of this important time of transition, all with the aim of helping you succeed and thrive - whatever comes next.Episodes include interviews with students who have experienced these changes themselves, overcome challenges and learned to thrive, conversations with transition experts and focused conversations on how to live well despite the challenges that change can bring.Whether you're preparing to move, settling in, making friends, getting organised or dealing with the challenges of living independently, we've got you covered. Get ready to thrive in this exciting new chapter of your life.Why not dive in right now!Website: www.SuccessfulStudentTransitions.comLearn more about our online course for students starting university: Thrive in Transition to University HERE Language: en Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Parenting, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Tackling Academic Stress Head-On: When Workload Hits Hard
Episode 107
Monday, 8 December, 2025
Welcome to the final instalment of "Lean into Student Life Series for students adjusting to the first term at universityIt’s December and we’re guessing that as you head into the final weeks of your first term some of the academic realities are beginning to set in. You may have faced some academic highs and lows, maybe found yourself procrastinating when things have become a little challenging, and found yourself trying to work out how to adjust to this new learning environment. And if this is the case for you, then know you are not alone. The transition to university life and all that it entails includes academic adjustment as well. In this episode, we share five practical tips to help you navigate academic challenges, develop a positive approach to learning, and lay the foundations for long-term success.Whether you're struggling with perfectionism, finding it hard to ask for help, or simply trying to establish good study routines, this episode offers evidence-based strategies and compassionate guidance to support you through this transitional period.If you want to go deeper, we’ve created a special online space where you can go and review the content of this episode using the show notes which are packed with reflection questions and additional resources designed to support you on your university journey.Gain access for free now by going to HEREwww.Successfulstudenttransitions.com/lean-in












