CASE STUDY:
The peer-driven transitional programme launched through the Vygo learner support platform is for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Vygo ensures that the students have support from the community to make their transition a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Transition is all about change. For students transitioning from college/sixth form or for mature students, settling into a university-level academic programme is a process of moving from one community to another (Tinto, 1988). This usually involves moving into new living arrangements, adjusting to a new environment, building new relationships with peers and engaging effectively with their studies. Therefore, ensuring a smooth transition requires a degree of support and guidance from the university and its wider community.