Studying, Socialising & South Island Vibes

In this episode, we chat with Madeleine Jago, a university student whose story is full of honest insights, small wins, and big reminders about trusting the journey.

Madeleine opens up about what it was like transitioning from high school into uni — from managing new academic pressures to figuring out finances, flatting, and finding community. She shares how being proactive (joining clubs, meeting people, asking for help) made all the difference, and why the South Island was the perfect place to study something as epic as geology and biology combined.

With a calm, grounded vibe and loads of practical tips, Madeleine reminds us that it’s okay to not have everything figured out — and that sometimes, the best thing you can do is enjoy where your feet are.