Episodes

  • Episode 8 - A fond farewell to Helen now that she has completed her Degree and a huge welcome Serena
    Jul 16 2025

    Helen has now finished her Degree and is off on her adventures! We would like to welcome Andy's new co-host Serena who has just completed her first year and is a mother to 2 children.

    In this episode we discuss Helen's greatest achievements and challenges as a student parent during her Degree, sharing her advice and tips for a smoother journey. We then meet the lovely Serena and learn about her journey so far as a student parent.

    Not forgetting another episode full of Andy's wisdom as a Student Parent PAT and some valuable tips on some of the guides and help available for student parentsUCAS STUDENT PARENT LINK

    ⁠https://www.ucas.com/applying/applying-university/individual-needs/students-parenting-responsibilities⁠

    HELEN'S STUDENT PARENT ACADEMIC DIARY

    ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/studyingmum/?etsrc=sdt

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    55 mins
  • Episode 7 - with special guest Melanie Arens Founder of Later on Lawyers
    Feb 3 2025

    In this episode we had the pleasure of talking to Melanie Arens, founder of Later on Lawyers and previous Student Parent. Mel shares her journey of juggling life as being a University student whilst being a mum of 2, and life after University

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    34 mins
  • Episode 6 - Special Guest Student Parent Hannah Smith
    Apr 23 2024

    In this episode we chat to Hannah, who talks us through her experiences with being a student parent and how she juggles her time

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    27 mins
  • Episode 5 - Special Guest Student Parent Emma Louise Simpson
    Apr 23 2024

    In this episode we speak to student parent Emma Louise who shares her experiences as a student parent, from mum guilt to juggling her diary and everything in between

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    20 mins
  • Episode 4-How to deal with Imposter Syndrome
    Mar 18 2024

    In this episode we talk about imposter syndrome and how to deal with self doubt as a student parent

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    16 mins
  • Episode 3- Guilt and the Mental Load as a Student Parent
    Jan 29 2024

    In this episode we discuss parent guilt, the mental load of being a student parent and how to manage it

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    11 mins
  • Episode 2 - Time Management, organisation and the difference between a lecture and a seminar
    Sep 21 2023

    In this episode we talk about how to manage your time and how to be as organised as possible to make your uni journey an easier experience. We also discuss the difference between a lecture and a seminar


    Student Parent Guide on UCAS link below

    https://www.ucas.com/file/757241/download?token=0Cqy8ZSy


    Week to view diary with times link below

    https://amzn.eu/d/74O9Ee7



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    17 mins
  • Episode 1-What to expect during your first week at Uni
    Aug 24 2023

    In this episode we discuss what you should expect from your first week in uni, with hints, tips and advice on the things you should know

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    20 mins