THESIS Seminar - Transitions and belonging in higher education: duck to water, or fish out of water?
Presentor: Dr Julie Hulme, Keele University
Abstract
The transition to university is often described as a challenging or difficult time, with the literature focusing on the transitional experience as a single episode. In this talk, I will draw upon three separate research projects to reflect on the diversity of transitional experiences, and explore whether it is helpful to 'problematise' transitions, or to consider them as a normal part of the student (and human) life experience. We will explore some practical implications of the findings to reflect on ways in which we can help students to successfully navigate transitions, and to develop a sense of belonging and social support at university.
