Student Talks Q&A Miniseries

Real-life stories from students on their experiences of navigating bereavement while at university.

After losing her mum suddenly just weeks into her first year of university, Maisie speaks about her struggles with getting through, finding her people, and graduating with an incredible achievement in her final year.

Maisie's Story

Matt talks about building stronger bonds with family and friends and living life to the fullest despite losing his mam at 17.

Matt's Story

Meg shares how her grief has changed from losing her boyfriend while still at school, to beginning university, and finishing her first year.

Meg's Story

Léa lost her mum at a young age. She talks about remembering her as she knew her and rediscovering her mum through old photos and VHS tapes.

Léa's Story

Lucy talks navigating family dynamics, changes to her social life, and using the sea and music as a way to cope.

Lucy's Story

Daisy opens up about the struggles of losing her dad at a very young age, dealing with other people’s reactions, and shares some incredibly insightful wisdom about learning to live with loss.

Daisy's Story

Read about the impact of anniversaries, the struggles of talking about loss, and the importance of extending deadlines when you’re struggling.

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