Referat für Studis mit Kind
Welcome to the journey series as a student parent at TU Braunschweig. This website shares real experiences from pregnancy, recovery, and the return to study, with the hope that it may encourage other student parents who are balancing family life and academic goals.
Balancing parenthood and study is challenging, and it often means managing lectures, assignments, childcare, fatigue, and emotional pressure all at the same time.
There are moments when progress feels slow, and even simple tasks require extra patience and planning. Yet these experiences also show strength, resilience, and the determination to keep moving forward.
That is why we are launching these stories from real-life experiences of parents who are studying at TU Braunschweig. Through these shared journeys, we hope to create understanding, support, and encouragement for others walking a similar path.
A journey written by Sanjida Reza Rafa, Masters In Data Science
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Phase 1 (Pregnancy Journey - Before Baby Arrived)
Part of the StudyParent Journey Series – by Sanjida Reza Rafa
1. Took fewer courses
- Pregnancy symptoms like dizziness, nausea, and low energy made, long study sessions difficult.
- Reducing my workload helped me stay academically connected without overwhelming myself
2. Informed family, office, my mentor and professors early
- I shared my situation honestly - being four months pregnant, scared, and far from family.
- Their warmth and understanding gave me emotional relief and practical flexibility.
3. Studied gently from home
- Sitting at the laptop triggered dizziness, so I shifted to lighter self-study at my own pace.
- Regular communication with professors kept me aligned with course expectations.
4. Built emotional security before the baby arrived
- Spent time mentally preparing for motherhood while holding onto my academic identity.
- Learned to balance hope, fear, and responsibility in a country far from home.
5. Focused on managing hormonal and emotional changes
- First-trimester symptoms made me anxious and uncertain.
- I allowed myself small steps instead of pushing for unrealistic productivity.
6. Applied for maternity protections
- With guidance from my mentor and examination office, I arranged maternity leave.
- Their help made me feel seen and supported as both a student and an expecting mother.