OUR STUDENT CARE PACKAGE!
Most young adults head off to university for the first time expecting the best years of their lives.
What we don’t often anticipate in coming to university is that we might lose one, or even both of our parents, turning our lives upside down. At It’s Time, we understand how challenging navigating university and parental loss can be.
So, we have compiled a care package to help bereaved students cope at university alongside immense grief. Below are some incredible resources that may make surviving university just that little bit easier:
How can your university support you?
A list of helpful resources that you may be able to access through your university. This includes well-being support, work aids, counselling, and changes to your course to take the pressure off if your grief gets overwhelming.
Student Talks Q&A Miniseries
Our student intern Jess talks to other students who have lost a parent or someone close to them before or during university. Click for real-life student bereavement stories.
Charities and Organisations
A directory of charities and organisations specifically aimed at students or young people who have experienced loss. Support available includes support groups, workshops therapy sessions, help lines, and more.
Podcasts
Podcast recommendations focusing on topics surrounding parental loss, grief, and university life. Listening to other people share their stories can make you feel less alone.
Articles
Interesting reads from students who have experienced loss, with advice on how to mark significant anniversaries and the honest struggles of coping at university.
Online Communities
A list of online spaces where you can access free support and connect with others who have faced similar losses. Finding a community of shared experiences can be vital to the healing process.