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Care leavers and estranged students
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This is Us

Paige Mackenzie chats to estranged and care experienced students as they journey through university and beyond; the highs, the lows, the places to go and the importance of having somewhere to call home.  

  1. Episode 31: Katharine

    13 DÉC.

    Episode 31: Katharine

    In the final episode of the season, Paige chats to Katharine Sacks-Jones, the chief executive of the charity Become. They discuss the support offered by Become, the music that reminds Katharine of her university experience, the impact of social media and why having a secure home at university is a necessity for all estranged and care experienced young people. To find out more about the Unite Foundation scholarship visit Unite Foundation + our scholarship = This is us. (thisisusatuni...

    35 min

  2. 6 DÉC.

    Episode 30: Holly

    Holly, who is studying Applied Humanities at Birmingham Newman University, chats to Paige about social media, the friendships she has made at university, and a song that reminds her of her university experience. To find out more about the Unite Foundation scholarship visit Unite Foundation + our scholarship = This is us. (thisisusatuni.org)To be a guest on the podcast email info@unitefoundation.org.ukJoin the community for all estranged and care experienced students at allofus.ukIf you a...

    36 min
  3. Episode 28: Shanti

    26 JUIL.

    Episode 28: Shanti

    The This is Us podcast is back with a brand new season! Paige chats to Shanti- from the This is Us social team about life as an estranged student, what it's like to study medicine and a song that reminds her of university! We really hope that you enjoy this episode and as always, do let us know what you think.To find out more about the Unite Foundation scholarship visit Unite Foundation + our scholarship = This is us. (thisisusatuni.org)To be a guest on the podcast email info@unitefounda...

    42 min
  4. Episode 27: Mark Riddell

    15/05/2023

    Episode 27: Mark Riddell

    It's the season finale! To the end this season of the podcast, we've got something a bit different from the usual student and uni life chats. In this episode, Paige speaks with special guest Mark Riddell MBE. Mark is the National Advisor for Care Leavers for the Department of Education. He has lived experience of being in care and chats openly with Paige about his own experiences and how that has led him to the amazing work that he does today to influence policy and change.&nb...

    41 min

  5. 05/05/2023

    Episode 26: Cereza

    This week on the podcast we've got something a bit different! In this episode Paige and Cereza swap uni stories and chat through anonymous accounts of flatmate disasters!Cereza graduated Queen Mary University London on the Unite Foundation scholarship and talks to Paige about next steps, making Youtube videos and her ADHD diagnosis. To find out more about the Unite Foundation scholarship visit Unite Foundation + our scholarship = This is us. (thisisusatuni.org)To be a guest on the podcast ema...

    33 min
  6. Episode 25: King

    19/04/2023

    Episode 25: King

    Paige chats to King Balusa, who is studying Business Management and Marketing on the Unite Foundation scholarship in London. They discuss music, creativity, and King's transgender journey. To find out more about the Unite Foundation scholarship visit Unite Foundation + our scholarship = This is us. (thisisusatuni.org)To be a guest on the podcast email info@unitefoundation.org.ukJoin the This is Us community at This is Us Community (mn.co)If you are affected by any of the topics mentioned you ...

    35 min
  7. Episode 24: Lauren

    03/04/2023

    Episode 24: Lauren

    In this episode Paige speaks with Lauren, who is currently studying a masters degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Edgehill University. They chat through Lauren's experience and learnings around creative counselling, movement therapy and finding healthy ways of understanding and expressing your emotions. To find out more about the Unite Foundation scholarship visit Unite Foundation + our scholarship = This is us. (thisisusatuni.org)To be a guest on the podcast email info@unite...

    47 min
  8. Episode 23: Lisa

    20/03/2023

    Episode 23: Lisa

    To launch our 5th series of the This is Us podcast, Paige chats to Lisa who is a first year global law student at Queen Mary University London. They talk about the importance of support for care experienced young people, the journey to university and Lisa's plans for the future. To find out more about the Unite Foundation scholarship visit Unite Foundation + our scholarship = This is us. (thisisusatuni.org)To be a guest on the podcast email info@unitefoundation.org.ukJoin the This is Us commu...

    46 min
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Paige Mackenzie chats to estranged and care experienced students as they journey through university and beyond; the highs, the lows, the places to go and the importance of having somewhere to call home.  

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  • Création
    Care leavers and estranged students
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    30
  • Classification
    Tous publics
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    © 2024 This is Us
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