Being successful in university is hard.
Reduce your stress and get more out of university with help from My Academic Family.
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How we can help
University Coaching
Our university coaching helps ensure you have a smooth transition from school or college into university and reduces the stress and anxiety associated with finding how you fit in on campus.
University Choice Support
If you’re struggling to decide between multiple university offers, we can help you sift through the benefits and drawbacks of each offer to help you decide which university will be the best fit for you.
Personal Statement Crafting
Your personal statement helps you give universities the full picture of who you are and what drives you. Getting help crafting a clear narrative about your experiences and goals can improve your chances of receiving an offer to university.
If you are a first-generation university student, care-experienced, estranged from your family, or a displaced/forced migration student, reach out to us at carly@myacademicfamily.org.uk and we can chat about services with no cost to you.
What students are saying about support from
My Academic Family
We provide support to university students by connecting students with mentors or coaches and providing useful information to help students make the most out of their university career.
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What can My Academic Family do for you?
Working with My Academic can help reduce the amount of stress, anxiety, and confusion you experience as you learn to navigate the university environment. Our support is based off personal experience in successfully completing university degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including doctoral. Our coaches and mentors are friendly, capable, and dependable. They can put their experience to work for you, helping you better understand how to navigate the university environment and make the most of your time at university. We call this learning ‘How to University’.
University coaching and mentorship can help you discover what kind of resources and supports are available at your university, develop an effective study/life balance, and help you communicate well with your course convenor, and even more.
My Academic Family’s Impact
Academic Year 2023-2024
Total number of students supported: 76
Students supported include: Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and first-generation university students
Types of support provided: university application planning (one-on-one and workshops), ESOL course applications, personal statement writing (one-on-one and workshops), university interview strategy, scholarship applications, mentors with our Mentorship Programme.
Feedback from students:
“I was planning to write to you to express my gratitude for all the support and encouragement you have given me. I’m happy to tell you that I received offers from [two schools]. I have confirmed S- as my firm choice. This wouldn’t have been possible without your help, and I am very grateful to you.” - Awizha
“Your support played a crucial role in this outcome [obtaining a place on a university course], and I am immensely grateful for your assistance throughout this process. Your encouragement and guidance have been invaluable to me, and I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for your help.” - Mohamed
“Honestly I am short of words to express how grateful I am for your selfless support, time, and kindness you have shown me starting from the beginning of all the application processes. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful person.” - Chidubem
Academic Year 2022-2023
Total number of students supported: 24
Students Supported include: Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and first-generation university students.
Types of support provided: ESOL resources, university application planning, personal statement writing, university interview strategy, scholarship applications, mentors with our Mentorship Programme.
Feedback from students:
“I wanted to express my gratitude to you for your support and guidance throughout the application process. Your encouragement and assistance played a significant role in my success, and I am truly grateful for your belief in me.” - Mussab
“I am really thankful for your consistent support and advice.” - Yared
“I have been for a year and four months in the UK seeking help and advice but no one was as kind and helpful as you so thank you again.” -Amina
Get Connected
Whether you are a student looking for support during your university career, a family member in search of ways to support your student, or a graduate looking to give support to others, we want to connect.
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Events
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Virtual Study Group
20 October, 1-2pm
In partnership with G Team Academy we are hosting our first virtual study group on Zoom. Click here for more details, or Register by clicking the link below.
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Virtual Study Group
24 November, 1-2pm
In partnership with G Team Academy we are hosting our first virtual study group on Zoom. Click here for more details, or Register by clicking the link below.
