Successful Student Transitions - A Time to Thrive
Louise Wiles and Elizabeth Gillies
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About This Podcast
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.com
Learn more about our online course for students starting university: Thrive in Transition to University HERE
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Recent Episodes
S15E107 Tackling Academic Stress Head-On: When Workload Hits Hard
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…
S15E106 Rest and Recovery: Your University Survival Guide
Life in the early weeks at university can be overwhelming—so much new to learn, do, and navigate. In this episode of Successful Student Transitions, Louise and Elizabeth share five essential tips for…
S15E105 Crossing Borders: Boarding School Transitions - A Preparation for Going to University
This episode of "Successful Student Transitions: A Time to Thrive" features Gabriela Santacruz a child and adolescent psychotherapist who has many years of experience in Mill Hill International…
S13E104 Organisation Tips that Actually Work - From Chaos to Control
Starting university brings incredible freedom—but without the structure of school, it's easy to drift into unhelpful patterns. In this episode, we explore why establishing positive routines early is…
S13E103 Finishing Strong - Beating the Mid-Term Slump
You've made past the midway point and reading week. This is the perfect moment to pause, take stock, and celebrate how far you've come since unpacking those boxes in freshers' week.In this episode of…
S13E102 When You're Missing Home - You're Not Alone & Here's How to Cope
You're about six weeks into your university journey, and if you're feeling a bit low, questioning your decisions, or missing home more than you expected—you're not alone. This is the dip, and it's a…
S13E101 Setting Yourself Up for Long Term Success - It's a Marathon Not a Sprint
Six/Seven weeks in, it's time to celebrate your wins and set yourself up for success!You've survived your first few weeks/months at university, and that's worth celebrating. But between the social…
S13E100 Building Your Tribe: Tips for Finding Your People
Starting university can feel like stepping into a whirlwind of excitement, anxiety, and endless possibilities—especially when it comes to making friends. You might be wondering if you'll find "your…
S13E99 Early University Wins: Your Early Days Survival Kit
Welcome to the first episode in our new series: Lean Into Student Life for first year university students.In today's episode, we're breaking down exactly how to navigate these crucial first weeks…
S12E98 Exam Results Out and Experiencing Mixed Emotions: How to handle the emotional ups and downs of results day and beyond
Results Day over you may find you are feeling overwhelmed by the gap between your university dreams and reality? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional rollercoaster that…
S12E97 Turn Your University Journey From Overwhelming to Empowering - Create Your Personal Uni Transition Blueprint
Ready to turn your university journey from overwhelming to empowering?Whether you're a student preparing for this exciting next chapter or a parent supporting someone you love through this milestone,…
S12E96 Real Talk With Corinne: What I Learned About Starting and Succeeding at University
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…
S12E95 Thriving Through Change: Finding Your Way in an Unpredictable World With Jill Reilly
This episode of "Successful Student Transitions: A Time to Thrive" features Jillian Reilly, author of the upcoming book: The 10 Permissions, in a discussion about navigating profound change in…
S12E94 Is Your Mind Still Racing After Exams? Ideas for Minding Your Mind
If you've just finished your exams and your mind is still revving like it's racing to the next question—you’re not alone. Still reviewing answers in your head? Mentally listing essay points while…
S12E93 Preparation for Life After School - Real Stories in Reflective Spaces
Whether you're a parent guiding your young adult going to university, a teacher working in transition care, or a student standing on the edge of life beyond school — this is the podcast for you. In…
S11E92 Being Kind to Yourself When Your Kids Leave Home
Are you a parent whose child will leave home this autumn to go to university? Or maybe your child is preparing or has even left on a gap or placement year abroad?We know this can be a challenging…
S11E91 Be Your Own BFF - Embracing Self Kindness Through Uni Transitions With Guest Kim Stokes
When students embark on new adventures like starting university they can hit some challenges along the way:Friendship issuesAcademic disappointmentsHomesicknessOverwhelm with so much to doIt is at…
S11E90 Wise Effort for Students, Teachers and Parents for the Transition to University with Dr Diana Hill.
This is a great listen for students who are about to go to university and for teachers and parents who are supporting this transition.In the podcast, Elizabeth interviews Diana as she talks of Wise…
S11E89 Empty Nest Reflections: Fresh Perspectives with Professor Paul Grantham
This is a great listen for parents to listen and reflect on their experience when their young adults leave home. In the podcast, Elizabeth interviews Paul who has been taking a deep dive into the…
S10E88 A Parents Story: Pippa. Navigating the Waters of University Transition
This is a great listen for parents who are supporting and sending their young adult off to university. In this podcast, Elizabeth interviews Pippa who has a wealth of experience of change. As a…
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Successful Student Transitions - A Time to Thrive has published 107 episodes since October 2022, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.
Successful Student Transitions - A Time to Thrive is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 34m.
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