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 whirl of Freshers Week and settling into your new life, have you checked in with how you're really doing?

In this episode, Elizabeth and Louise share five powerful strategies to help you review your progress, tackle procrastination, and build sustainable habits that will carry you through the rest of term and beyond.

From the science of savouring to filling your well-being bucket, this is your essential guide to thriving—not just surviving—university life.

This is part of the Lean into Student Life Series. You can register to access the episodes together with handy show notes to help you reflect personally on the content by going to: www.SuccessfulStudentTransitions.com/lean-in

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 people," worried about eating alone, or comparing yourself to others who seem to be clicking instantly with their new flatmates.

In this episode of Successful Student Transitions, Louise and Elizabeth cut through the friendship frenzy with five practical, reassuring tips to help you navigate those crucial early weeks. They'll help you understand why making friends feels so challenging right now, remind you of the skills you already have (yes, you really do!), and give you concrete actions to take.

Whether you're in your first weeks or nearing reading week, this episode offers a realistic, compassionate guide to building the friendships that will carry you through university—and maybe even become lifelong connections. Because here's the truth: everyone's finding this challenging, and that's exactly why being the one to say "hi" makes all the difference.

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 when everything feels uncertain and you're basically living on adrenaline and instant noodles.

Here's what you'll discover:

• Why feeling unsettled and uncertain is part of this process of transition
• What mindset, stretch and elastic bands all have in common.
• How to tap into strengths you already have but forgot about
• How curiosity can be your secret weapon
• How to start writing your new story from day one

Register for Lean into Student Life Show Notes and Full Programme HERE