#168 – You’re told to be an independent learner at university—but no one actually shows you how.
In this episode, I’m unpacking why independent learning feels so hard at higher education level, especially if you’re returning to study as an adult.
You’ll learn why the problem isn’t your intelligence, motivation or potential—but the lack of proper support. I’ll break down the myth of ‘just figuring it out’, share the metaphor I use with my students to explain what’s really going on, and walk you through what should happen instead.
If studying still feels harder than it should be, this episode will help you understand why—and give you a clearer way forward.
To get the links and shownotes for this episode, head to: https://chloeburroughs.com/episode168
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