Student Voices: Toby. Advice & Tips for Freshers as They Start University - Revisiting

Successful Student Transitions - A Time to Thrive by Louise Wiles and Elizabeth Gillies

Episode notes

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 downs. How does Toby suggest you cope?
  • You have to grow up to become an adult very quickly, why does Toby say this?.
  • Make the most of the first weeks, why was this important for Toby?
  • What does Toby say about finding the optimal balance of student life?
  • What does Toby suggest you do to balance the 'overload' that can be a common feeling at the beginn ... 
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