# Successful Student Transitions - A Time to THRIVE

<p>Supporting university students to thrive through change and transition</p>

## About

**URL:** https://www.successfulstudenttransitions.com
**Tagline:** Thrive through times of change and transition
**By:** Louise Wiles

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.successfulstudenttransitions.com/): Expert guidance & resources to help first-year students adjust, thrive, & succeed. Get the support you need for a smooth university transition!

## Blog

- [Thriving Through Change With Joy and Interdependence](https://www.successfulstudenttransitions.com/blog/111260-thriving-through-change-with-joy-and) by Elizabeth Gillies (Oct 11, 2025): Finding joy in times of change and transition, a review of Joyspan: A Short Guide to Enjoying Your Life, Dr. Kerry Burnight and how it holds important messages for many times of change for example young people starting university and stepping out into the world of work .
- [Supporting University Students: Why This Generation Needs Different Advice](https://www.successfulstudenttransitions.com/blog/110227-supporting-university-students-why-this) by Louise Wiles (Sep 10, 2025): The world is changing fast and the linear path in life is under threat. Students will need more than a sound academic qualification to secure the jobs of the future. Read this article to discover the outdated playbook and mindset shift required and how parents can support their journey. We share insights from our Successful Student Transitions podcast conversation with author of The Ten Permissions, Jillian Reilly
- [The Crucial Factors Influencing A Successful Transition to University](https://www.successfulstudenttransitions.com/blog/108513-the-crucial-factors) by Louise Wiles (Jul 22, 2025): Whether you’re a student about to start university, a parent, an educator, a counsellor, or a mentor, this article is packed with honest insights and real talk to help navigate the transition to university. 
- [Turtles & Transitions](https://www.successfulstudenttransitions.com/blog/104213-turtles-transitions) by Louise Wiles (Feb 16, 2025): The Intriguing journey that fledging baby turtles make from deep within the sand to sea is fascinating. It is quite the transition, requiring energy, effort and determination. Read this article to discover the lessons we can take from their journey and apply to the experience of human transitions. 
- [Navigating Social Life & Self-Care in Your First Term at University](https://www.successfulstudenttransitions.com/blog/100995-navigating-social-life-self-care-in-your) by Louise Wiles (Sep 27, 2024): The first weeks can be a bit of a social frenzy. It can be exciting and exhausting. Marianne, shares her reflections on her first few weeks at University and what she learned about balancing her needs for space with the sometimes overwhelming social interactions. 
- [Navigating the Emotional Landscape of 'Stayers': A Guide to Thriving in Transitions](https://www.successfulstudenttransitions.com/blog/navigating-the-emotional-landscape-of) by Louise Wiles (Sep 16, 2024): Starting university is a huge step, but what about those who stay behind? In our latest episode, we discuss the emotional journey of 'stayers' - students taking gap years, parents adjusting to empty nests, and more. Learn how to thrive in these transitions. #StudentTransitions #UniversityLife #ParentalSupport