Adventures in Academia

Adventures in Academia

A podcast for those who took the scenic route to university. Hosted by Kristie Bradfield—a psychology researcher, writer, and mature-aged student who returned to study in her 40s—Adventures in Academia is a podcast that explores what it means to pursue higher education later in life. Whether you're thinking about enrolling, already knee-deep in lectures, or wondering if it's all worth it, this podcast is for you. Kristie shares honest reflections, practical tips, and the real-life ups and downs of navigating university as a non-traditional student. Come for the conversations. Stay for the sense of connection.

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June 17, 2024 12 mins

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In this episode of Adventures in Academia, host Kristie Bradfield recounts her emotional journey to graduation. From completing her double major to delivering the Graduate speech, Kristie shares the triumphs and challenges of her academic path. Join Kristie as she reflects on the significance of her graduation and offers encouragement to older-than-average students navigating their own educational journeys.

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Join host Kristie Bradfield as she takes you on an insightful journey through the Psychology Honours application process in this episode of Adventures in Academia. Kristie shares her personal experiences, including the challenges of applying to universities, the anxiety of waiting for offers, and the unexpected lessons she learned while deciding where to go. Her valuable insights will provide guidance for prospectiv...

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Reflecting on her Psychology and Criminology degree, host Kristie Bradfield shares the things she wishes she knew when she started. From navigating the complex psychology career path to handling major changes, unit sequencing, and embracing challenges, Kristie offers invaluable wisdom for new students.

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In this month's episode, Kristie Bradfield, a recent Bachelor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice graduate, reflects on completing her degree and explores the world of online learning. Discover the perks and pitfalls, get firsthand advice, and explore the keys to success in the digital classroom. This episode is essential listening for mature-aged students beginning a degree.

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Join Kristie Bradfield on the latest episode of Adventures in Academia as she delves into the transformative power of facing your fears. With personal anecdotes and powerful insights, Kristie shares her journey from battling paralysing fear to embracing life to the fullest. Discover how therapy, profound loss, self-kindness, and a shift in perspective propelled her forward.

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In this episode, host Kristie Bradfield shares the technology she relies on to enhance her study routine. From note-taking to referencing, these are the apps and tools she swears by. Kristie also reveals how she leverages AI to streamline time-consuming tasks efficiently and ethically.

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Host Kristie Bradfield shares her inspiring journey towards higher education in this episode. Despite facing personal challenges along the way, she persevered and found her true passion in the fields of psychology and criminology. Her story serves as a reminder that success is not always a linear path and that it's never too late to pursue your dreams.

Kristie explores research that highlights the impa...

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Join host Kristie Bradfield on Adventures in Academia, the podcast dedicated to helping older-than-average university students navigate their educational journey. 

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