S1 E1 Is the transition from school to university really difficult?

Student Life Unplugged

Will my life change when I leave school? Will I lose my friends? Is University really difficult?

These are some of the questions many students in their final years of school ask. The move from school to university can be very daunting, full of excitement but also worry. In this episode we look at this transition and speak to Ella and Leila who are making this move.

Ella has finished her final exams in Ireland and is waiting on her results, Leila is going into her last year studying A levels in Spain. Both brought up in London, they talk about how they have adjusted to moving away and where they now call home.

Also, in this episode they talk about the stress of exams and the pressure they put on themselves. Leila will be moving to London where her dad lives but that will mean moving away from her mum, she is both excited and nervous. Ella will stay at home while she studies and is very happy about that as she relies a lot on her family.
They both exchange student experiences and discover a lot of similarities, even studying in a different country.
Student Life Unplugged is hosted by Leong Hiew, a former University Lecturer who is passionate about education. He started his social enterprise 'Learning with Leong' to promote the joy of learning among adolescents. He is working towards building a positive world, to nurture communities of engaged learners for the sake of his own children and for young people everywhere.

For more information about Leong and his project go to https://learningwithleong.com/about
If you would like to take part in the podcast, go to https://learningwithleong.com/podcast/
This podcast is produced by Elisa Kennedy