For parents currently studying at University; one of the greatest worries is the impact having a child early will have on their future career. Speaking to the Leeds University Student Parent Community at their Easter Party in March, many expressed a wish to hear from someone who had “been there, done that” who could share their experience of what life is like for a student parent after graduation. I asked you to send it your questions (thanks to those you got in touch) and have taken them to Cheryl Wood who was a student parents during the mid-80s. Here, she answers your questions and shares her experience of what it was like being a student parent and how it has affected her career path.
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Guest Post: Your Questions put to Cheryl Wood
Posted by studentparents on May 2, 2012
http://studentparents.wordpress.com/2012/05/02/guest-post-cheryl-wood/
Kitiara’s poem
Kitiara’s friend and housemate, Katy, fell pregnant in her second year of University. Kit wrote a poem for her, which we thought you may like to read:
-Kitiara Pascoe
Kit also spoke to us about her thoughts on Katy’s pregnancy. Read the post here.
Posted by studentparents on April 17, 2012
http://studentparents.wordpress.com/2012/04/17/kitiaras-poem/
Guest Post- Lucie Patch
Before having my son Sam I had just done cash in hand jobs like bar work and waitressing. I always intended to go to university so never bothered to look for a ‘proper’ job thinking I would get one after uni. As for my education, I studied for my GCSE’s and then went on to study my A-Levels of which I did three in Law, English and Sociology. I intended at the time to go on to study law at uni but did not get on with my A-Level Law teacher which really put me off. I was going to go straight into uni from school but decided at the last minute to take a year out and it was in this year that I became pregnant.
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Posted by studentparents on April 14, 2012
http://studentparents.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/guest-post-lucie-patch-2/
Hot Topic! Student Parents needs you!
Whilst attending the Leeds University Student Parent Easter Party, I asked a group of student parents what advice and information they would most like to know, that could not be provided by their union or university support officer. Overwhelmingly, I was told by those in the group, that they worried about how their decision to have a child early would effect their career path. They told me how they would like to hear from former student parents about how they coped and how having a baby whilst studying effected them in life after university.
Luckily, we have found a former student parent, Cheryl Wood who is at hand to share her experience and advice with Student Parents. Before I conduct an interview, I would like to ask you, the student parents of today, what you would like me to ask Cheryl on your behalf. Do you have any burning questions you want answered? Currently at the beginning of a 3 year degree and want some top tips?
Well then get in touch! This is your chance to ask a former student parent anything you like!
You can contact Student Parents via email, twitter or facebook…just check out our Contacts Page.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Robyn
Posted by studentparents on April 6, 2012
http://studentparents.wordpress.com/2012/04/06/hot-topic-student-parents-needs-you/
Words of Wisdom on Children’s Teeth
Caring for your children’s teeth seems simple; give them a healthy diet, make sure their teeth are cleaned twice a day and take them to a dentist on a regular basis. But these basic steps are fraught with frustration and battles. Student Parents spoke to Deborah King, a dental hygienist with over 25 years experience looking after people’s teeth. She has written a guest post for student parents, on how to keep your baby or young child’s teeth clean and healthy.
‘Hi, I am Deborah King. I trained as a dental therapist, and at that time specialised in children’s dentistry.’
Posted by studentparents on March 17, 2012
http://studentparents.wordpress.com/2012/03/17/words-of-wisdom-on-childrens-teeth/
Guest Post- Anne Patch on her experiences of being a student parent
Looking back, studying for my degree as a mother of two doesn’t seem like a struggle but yes, I think it was at the time. My daughter was 12 when I started and my son had left home. I also had two part-time jobs, and money was incredibly tight. The only way I could complete all the work was to stay up and work through the night one night a week.
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Posted by studentparents on March 10, 2012
http://studentparents.wordpress.com/2012/03/10/guest-post-anne-patch-on-her-experiences-of-being-a-student-parent-2/
Straight Talking
Straight Talking is a charity set up to help and advise pregnant teenagers. But the classes, which are run by student parents, mainly cover topics such as abortion and why, as a teenager, you shouldn’t get pregnant. Student Parents spoke to Hilary Pannack, who set up the programme in 1997. We wanted to know why she thought students shouldn’t be parents.
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Posted by studentparents on January 28, 2012
http://studentparents.wordpress.com/2012/01/28/straight-talking/
Are Universities under an obligation to provide childcare for student parents?
Posted by studentparents on January 26, 2012
http://studentparents.wordpress.com/2012/01/26/weekly-poll/
On the Rise
What does the tuition fee rise mean for you?
It seems mature students are the most turned off by the higher tuition fee’s that are coming into effect this year. Are you thinking twice about higher education? How do you think tuition fee rises will effect student parents in the future?
Get in touch to let us know if.
In the mean time here is an interesting article on the topic from the guardian.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/jan/31/mature-students-casualty-tuition-fees
Posted by studentparents on December 18, 2011
http://studentparents.wordpress.com/2011/12/18/109/
