MAKE A CONFIDENT START AT UNIVERSITY
Don't struggle through one of the biggest life changes alone
Many students aren't ready for leaving home, living independently and organising their own studies
It could be partly due to the pandemic, cost of living crisis or gaming lifestyles, but some young people nowadays are more isolated than ever. Higher Education has also changed, with thousands more students going to university, larger year groups, and less contact with tutors. It means many young people struggle with the social and organisational anxiety of settling in to the university that they've worked so hard to get to. You're riding the excitement of getting the grades you need, don't ruin it with the building terror of not knowing what happens next and whether you have the skills and knowledge to cope!
Don't let starting university feel like a nightmare!
You don't have to struggle with this alone
We will work with you in one or more 1:1 coaching sessions. Together, we'll identify the specific concerns and questions you haves. Not only will we answer these questions, but we'll draw on our decades of expertise in supporting students to help you reframe any stressful ideas about starting university into seeing it as an adventure and opportunity for real growth.Â
Turn this challenging experience into an adventure with the right preparation!Â
Why does starting university turn into a nightmare for some?
Freshers' Week and Induction Week are full of confusing tasks that compete for your attention. Some of these tasks are urgent and need to be done right away, whilst others are distracting, and better done later. Some are simply pieces of information to be aware of, whilst others are vitally important, but for later in the term. There are terms and conditions, and university policies around illness and academic integrity to read. There are social events and clubs, which are very important in helping you make friends and settle in.
This is an information overload for even the most organised of students, but for anyone who struggles with organisation or being proactive, or if you dislike change, then you'll likely feel lost and helpless.
And those negative feeling can quickly translate into feeling isolated, homesick and not enjoying university. Additionally, this often leads to falling behind at a crucial time, when it is difficult to catch up with the higher expectations of the course. This is one of the contributing factors to the high dropout rate of UK University Students. Forty thousand students dropped out of university in 2022 - that's equivalent to 1 student in 37 (Times Higher Education, 2023). We founded Wyrd Learning to better support people starting university for the first time. At a time when many universities are cutting investment into many areas of teaching, including student support (Financial Times, 2024), we want to use our experience and skills to enable students to succeed at university.
Expert coaching will help you navigate the changing and complex world of Higher Education, right from the startÂ
Make a confident start at university, and reframe challenges as an opportunity for growth, with our 1:1 Coaching.Â
We currently have two offers - a single 1:1 Coaching Session, that deals with the most important concern that you have, or the 5 session 1:1 Coaching Programme that covers everything you'll need to know to make a successful start at university.
Ready Set, Uni!
1:1 Single Coaching Session
You'll work with either Dr Alex Patel or Dr Tracy Dix to identify the main, specific, concern you have around starting university. Using advice, activities and strategies, you'll understand what you are likely to experience, and plan how to overcome this particular challenge.
Only ÂŁ97 investment for a 1 hour session.
All Set for Uni!
1:1 Coaching Programme
You'll work individually with either Dr Alex Patel or Dr Tracy Dix, over 5 planned 1-hour coaching sessions, where we will cover all essential aspects needed to make a confidant start at university.Â
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Only ÂŁ397 investment for the 5 session coaching programme.
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COMING SOON: All Set For Uni! Webinar series
Due to the popularity, but limited capacity, of our 1:1 Coaching Sessions, we are currently developing an All Set For Uni! Webinar series that will deliver the same high-quality content as the 5-session All Set for Uni! Coaching Programme but without the personalised coaching.
Register your interest below to be the first to know the dates.
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Coaches
DR ALEX PATEL
FHEA, PGCE, PhD, MRes, BSc
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPER
Alex brings 25 years of experience studying, researching and teaching in Higher Education, including a PhD in Neurobiology, research in drug discovery, and consulting for study skills, curriculum design and teaching in Higher Education.
DR TRACY DIX
AFHEA, PhD, MA, BA
LEARNING DEVELOPER
Tracy comes from an extensive background in English Literature, with 25 years of Higher Education experience. She specialises in coaching students through transition to university, so they excel in their studies and assessments.Â
All Set for Uni!
1:1 Coaching Programme
5 steps for a strong start to your student journey
Welcome to our 5-session coaching program! Each one is tailored to your individual needs and lasts 60 minutes.
Here's how you'll benefit:
Session 1: We’ll discuss your goals and come up with a plan together, with specific targets to meet by the end of each session.
Session 2: Discover how university study is different from what you are used to. We’ll reframe these challenges for you so they feel manageable, and even exciting!
Session 3:Â Make the most of your time at University. Build a strong support network of friends, tutors and other advisers so you know who to turn to for solid advice, a listening ear, or shoulder to cry on when you need them.
Session 4:Â Learn what it takes to achieve the grades you want. Yes! A First-Class Degree is achievable once you know the exact steps to get there.
Session 5: Know what to do when you face setbacks. We’ll build your confidence to tackle challenges head on when things don’t go as planned.
You’ve got this. We bet you can’t wait to get started by the end of this programme!
What does a 1:1 Coaching Session involve?
We often get questions about what our Coaching Sessions are like. Watch this video to get a taste. We run sessions online using Zoom, and they're focused around your specific concerns and needs. We create a constructive and supportive environment, where the goal is to inform, guide and come up with strategies that address the concerns as a take-away action. If you'd like to see if we're the right fit for you, then we can arrange a short call before you book, to put your mind at ease.
Email [email protected]Â to arrange.
Get in touch if you have any questions about how we can best help you and your child
We'd love to hear from you.
If you have any questions about the 1:1 Coaching then please email us at [email protected].Â
Our goal is provide you with what you need, so if you'd like support with something else, then please email us to arrange an informal chat, at no cost.
