Supporting New Students

Blog: what's it like when your loved one starts uni during a pandemic?

Although we're emerging slowly from the pandemic, we're still not sure what will be possible and how uni life might look for students. Students are still facing uncertainty, as they have done for the past 16 months. What will it be like navigating these challenges? How can friends and family best support and encourage new students? Kizzy started university last autumn at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and Liz is her older sister by 18 years – so almost a second mum! Here are their reflections on this unusual transition, lessons-learnt and advice.