Adventures in Academia

Adventures in Academia

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  • Episode 7 - What it was like to graduate with a double major in psychology and criminology

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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.

    13 min
  • Episode 6 - Decisions, delusions, and dilemmas: My experience of the Psychology Honours application process

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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 prospective Psychology Honours students, encouraging them to celebrate their achievements and make informed decisions aligned with their interests. 

    19 min
  • Episode 4 - What it's like to complete a Bachelor's degree as an online student

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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.

    21 min
  • Episode 3 - Moving beyond fear: Exploring the curious things that happen when you're no longer afraid

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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.

    Plus, in this episode, Kristie reviews the memoir "A Serial Killer's Daughter," shedding light on the rarely explored trauma experienced by the family members of notorious criminals.

    16 min
  • Episode 1 - My story: How I became a 49-year-old soon-to-be Psychology and Criminology graduate

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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 impact of intrinsic motivation on older students and the positive effects of therapy. She shares valuable lessons learned along the way, encouraging listeners to embrace imperfection, open themselves to learning, and find strength in resilience.


    17 min

About Adventures in Academia

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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…