The Student Experience Podcast

Being a Student and a Parent

University of Chester | Student Services Season 4 Episode 9

In this episode we chat with Monika Dabrowska (Human Nutrition Student and Student Parent) and Steph Halsall (Wellbeing Adviser) about juggling parenthood with studying.

Monika talks to us more about her experiences of being a student and parent and some of the challenges of parenting and studying simultaneously. Monika shares her top hints and tips about how to manage the balance and why being a parent and studying can be beneficial too!

Steph tells us more about the Student Parent Network and support available through Student Services for student parents. To join the network and find out more, follow this link on portal: https://portal1.chester.ac.uk/studentsupport/Pages/p-parent-support.aspx


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