This is Us Care leavers and estranged students

In the latest episode of This is Us, Paige chats to Sedil, who’s in her final year at Newcastle University studying Civil Engineering. Sedil is going to be specialising in transport (think railways and airports) and, for her, being a woman in engineering is a big deal! 

Sedil and Paige talk about the differences between the North and South of England and how Sedil was keen to leave London for a fresh start but is looking forward to returning, to study for her Masters, taking with her all that she has learned and experienced at university so far.
 Their conversation is guided by Mac Miller, Avelino and Gaidaa and, throughout, touches on the subject of mental health. If you or anyone you know is struggling you can contact Mind at mind.org.uk

As she finishes her final year studying Event Management at Leeds Beckett University, Leah talks to Paige about her experiences as an estranged student; the challenges, the opportunities and finding a sense of community. 

Guided by Simple Plan, Chaka Khan and Biffy Clyro, Leah and Paige talk about how important music is to them both, look back on festival memories and Leah looks forward to her upcoming move to London to make her way in the events industry.

[TW] A very special episode of the This is Us podcast this week, we welcome Paige's sister, Jamie! Paige and Jamie talk about growing up together, their different paths in life and their university experiences - while she may not have enrolled at LJMU, Jamie felt very at home there! Look forward to some beautiful duets and late night tales, inspired by Pink, Kate Nash and Neiked.

NOTE: Just to let you know Paige and Jamie do touch on the topics of addiction and suicide. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised Mind (https://www.mind.org.uk) is a brilliant charity that can offer support or you can also text SHOUT to 85258, they're there for you 24/7.

Having recently graduated, Josh talks to Paige about his journey to uni (literally arriving in his Corsa!), his time studying Politics, a visit to Parliament and his current role with his local authority working to make a difference for young people leaving care. DJ Ironik, Drake and Polo G take us on an emotional musical ride!

It's the first episode of our 3rd series! Paige talks to Journalism student, Jax, about self confidence and belief, nights out in Aberdeen and Jax's work with This is Us, raising awareness of food insecurity through the #DineInFor2Pounds campaign - with the 1975, The Magician and Lil Peep for company!

In the final episode of 2020 Paige chats to Emily who's studying International Business and Marketing at De Montfort University. Emily talks about her experience being part of the Unite Foundation and her role in the recent rebrand and launch of This is Us, starring in the movie of her own life and Emily and Paige discuss their shared love of Justin Bieber!

This chat is guided by Dave and Fredo, Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, naturally.