Real Talk With Corinne: What I Learned About Starting and Succeeding at University

22/07/2025 41 min Temporada 12 Episodio 96
Real Talk With Corinne: What I Learned About Starting and Succeeding at University

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Episode Synopsis

Whether you’re a student about to start university, a parent, an educator, a counsellor, or a mentor, this episode is packed with honest insights and real talk to help navigate the transition to university. Corinne, now heading into her third year, takes us back to where it all started. She shares what the early days really felt like and the choices that made a difference for her. Listen as we discuss:The value of different friendships and tips for finding your people in those early weeksGetting the academics working well with subjects that motivate you and study routines that workLiving at home while studying; the pros, cons and what to considerSome tough stuff: adjusting to new academic demands, burnout, thoughts about dropping out, setting realistic expectations about university, resists, joining clubs or not. Taking care of yourself when life is full on and when it suddenly isn’t. Go to our blog to read our associated blog post summarising the key points from this conversation HEREIf this podcast has sparked an interest in preparing well for your starting university, Learn more about our online course Thrive in Your Transition to University HEREListen to the Nurturing Relationships episode mentioned in this episode HERETo hear Lindsay, a Sixth Form Head share ideas for supporting university transitions go HERE

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