New Mini-Series "Student Perspectives" Episode 1: Being a Mature Student
Feb 1, 2023 ·
1h 4m 9s
"Mini-Series: Student Perspectives" "This is a new mini-series brought to you by Sarah Postles (Senior Lecturer, Paramedic Sciences) and Ben Woodrow-Hirst (Lecturer Staffs University). Student Perspectives was created to give...
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"Mini-Series: Student Perspectives"
"This is a new mini-series brought to you by Sarah Postles (Senior Lecturer, Paramedic Sciences) and Ben Woodrow-Hirst (Lecturer Staffs University). Student Perspectives was created to give a platform to those who bring a variety of experiences of being a healthcare student Giving us an insight into their celebrations, struggles and advice. From faith groups, to age, to neuro-diversity, disability, from different cultures, within the LGBQT community and being here against amazing odds".
"We are excited to dive in to the life stories of students, and sharing the connection and learning that this will bring!"
This Week! "Being a Mature Student"
Did you know that at 21 you are classed as a 'mature student'?! neither did we!
We speak to student Kelly Stokes, Kelly is in her final year as an Operating Department Practitioner...She is also a mature student. We talk about definitions, struggles, wins, re-defining her own pre-conceptions, being diagnosed with Dyslexia, and comparing her thoughts now, against her first days as a student starting in a class during the height of COVID-19 pandemic. Kelly shares her literature review progress, exploring experiences of being a mature student in higher education, and gives her top-tips to any mature students thinking of, or studying in higher education.
If you have been affected by any of the topics that have been discussed in this podcast, don’t struggle alone, Staffordshire University are here to help,contact Wellbeing Support on 01782 294976 or by emailing studentwellbeing@staffs.ac.uk.
If you think you have, or have been diagnosed with a learning disability or neurodivergence, SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE! Disability Support - Current students - Staffordshire University (staffs.ac.uk) or contact student-inclusion@staffs.ac.uk
Upcoming podcasts Challenging Work: Perspectives of a Healthcare Worker in a Medium Security Institution
Mini-Series episode 2: Having a Faith & Being a Student.
Want to get involved? We have a new state of the art Podcast room! Are you a student? Member of staff? A HealthCare worker? Do you have a topic you would like to share? Get in touch! Let’s Pod! Contact me: Twitter: @benw_h email: ben.woodrow-hirst@staffs.ac.uk Samuel O’Brian: Samuel.Obrian@staffs.ac.uk or Jo Natalello joseph.natalello@staffs.ac.uk
Hosted by: Ben Woodrow-Hirst
Produced Edited By: Ben Woodrow-Hirst
Artwork: Shaun Kelly
Theme Music: Gavin Samways
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"This is a new mini-series brought to you by Sarah Postles (Senior Lecturer, Paramedic Sciences) and Ben Woodrow-Hirst (Lecturer Staffs University). Student Perspectives was created to give a platform to those who bring a variety of experiences of being a healthcare student Giving us an insight into their celebrations, struggles and advice. From faith groups, to age, to neuro-diversity, disability, from different cultures, within the LGBQT community and being here against amazing odds".
"We are excited to dive in to the life stories of students, and sharing the connection and learning that this will bring!"
This Week! "Being a Mature Student"
Did you know that at 21 you are classed as a 'mature student'?! neither did we!
We speak to student Kelly Stokes, Kelly is in her final year as an Operating Department Practitioner...She is also a mature student. We talk about definitions, struggles, wins, re-defining her own pre-conceptions, being diagnosed with Dyslexia, and comparing her thoughts now, against her first days as a student starting in a class during the height of COVID-19 pandemic. Kelly shares her literature review progress, exploring experiences of being a mature student in higher education, and gives her top-tips to any mature students thinking of, or studying in higher education.
If you have been affected by any of the topics that have been discussed in this podcast, don’t struggle alone, Staffordshire University are here to help,contact Wellbeing Support on 01782 294976 or by emailing studentwellbeing@staffs.ac.uk.
If you think you have, or have been diagnosed with a learning disability or neurodivergence, SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE! Disability Support - Current students - Staffordshire University (staffs.ac.uk) or contact student-inclusion@staffs.ac.uk
Upcoming podcasts Challenging Work: Perspectives of a Healthcare Worker in a Medium Security Institution
Mini-Series episode 2: Having a Faith & Being a Student.
Want to get involved? We have a new state of the art Podcast room! Are you a student? Member of staff? A HealthCare worker? Do you have a topic you would like to share? Get in touch! Let’s Pod! Contact me: Twitter: @benw_h email: ben.woodrow-hirst@staffs.ac.uk Samuel O’Brian: Samuel.Obrian@staffs.ac.uk or Jo Natalello joseph.natalello@staffs.ac.uk
Hosted by: Ben Woodrow-Hirst
Produced Edited By: Ben Woodrow-Hirst
Artwork: Shaun Kelly
Theme Music: Gavin Samways
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