In this episode, Tessa Warinner, Student Wellbeing Adviser at the university, chats with Grace Clark, president of The University of Edinburgh branch of the 93% club↗️. They discuss the challenges state-educated students face as they transition to university. Listen to how 93% club is making a difference in levelling the playing field for these students. This episode belongs to Podcast series: Student Wellbeing↗️

Timestamps:

(0:53) – Tessa and Grace - Introductions
(1:42) – What is 93% club? Who is it for? What do they do?
(5:00) – How mental health and wellbeing of the members fit into the club’s goals
(11:58) – How being economically and educationally disadvantaged can impact a student’s wellbeing
(12:16) – Financial hardships and discussion around access to financial assistance
(17:43) – Grace’s experience with growing up in a working-class family.