You're about six weeks into your university journey, and if you're feeling a bit low, questioning your decisions, or missing home more than you expected—you're not alone. This is the dip, and it's a completely normal part of the transition process.

In this honest and reassuring episode, Louise & Elizabeth tackle one of the most challenging aspects of university life: the inevitable dip in emotional wellbeing that many students experience. Drawing on cross-cultural research about adjustment and insights from Seth Godin's book The Dip, they normalise the feelings of homesickness, isolation, and doubt that can arise during this period.

Elizabeth and Louise don't shy away from the difficult conversations either. They explore when a dip is simply part of adjustment—and when it might signal that a genuine change is needed. With compassion and practical wisdom, they discuss the courage it takes to admit when something isn't working and the importance of making strategic rather than reactive decisions about your future.

This episode is filled with concrete strategies for managing homesickness, maintaining perspective during tough times, and ultimately learning from the experience.

If you're in the dip right now, this episode is your companion through it. If you're not, it will prepare you for when challenges arise. Either way, you'll finish listening with the reassurance that what you're experiencing is normal, temporary, and ultimately growth-inducing.

if you want to go deeper, we’ve created a special online space where you can go and review the content of this episode using the show notes – they are packed with reflection questions and some additional resources designed to support you on your university journey.

Gain access now by going to Successful Student Transitions.com/lean-in