About Us
Let’s be honest. No one really teaches you how to choose a course, build a career, pivot when things don’t make sense, or navigate the “what am I even doing with my life?” phase.
The Student’s Friend was built for that gap.
We support students in secondary school (high school), A-Levels/Foundation, University, and those in the in-between seasons – before, during, or after major life transitions.
Here, you get: Real guidance (not vibes).
Honest hindsight from people who’ve walked the path.
Practical tools you can actually use.
Mentorship that helps you move with clarity and confidence.
We’re not just another motivational platform. We’re the bridge between where you are and where you’re trying to get to.
Welcome to the journey.
Connect students to mentors, guidance, and tools that actually help them figure out school, careers, and life.
Students and young professionals with clarity, confidence, and character – ready to own their next move.
Why Choose Us
Lost in the “what’s next?” phase? We’ve been there. Stuck, unsure, wishing someone would just show the way. We got you. Real guidance. The right push. CV tips that actually work. Opportunities you won’t want to miss.
A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDER
The Student’s Friend started with a simple but important realisation: many students struggle not because they lack ability, but because they lack guidance, clarity, and support.
Having navigated academics, research, policy, and leadership spaces, I understand how confusing these transitions can be — choosing a course, planning a career, or figuring out “what next.”
TSF exists to bridge that gap, offering mentorship, exposure, and practical guidance so students can make informed decisions about their futures with confidence.
We look forward to having you in our community!
The Student’s Friend is led by Oluwatoni Akinola, a public health professional, mentor, and science communicator with experience across research, policy, and global health spaces.
Her work focuses on supporting students and early-career professionals to navigate academics, career decisions, and transitions with clarity and confidence.
It was a lovely experience having discussions with someone who has passed through a path I want to pass. I got real life responses I know I can’t get from Google. And I also got to know about different careers that actually align with my goals I feel like this was my highlight for real. The Student's Friend is exactly what it says it is, A FRIEND. I’m so happy for this Journey
I am once again grateful to have been given the opportunity and the sessions were extremely insightful and timely. It is post graduation now and a lot of my peers are fretting about what comes next but I am not worried because I was able to map out a plan during mentorship. Thank you once again TSF
It was a beautiful experience. At first, I didn't think it would impact me on the level it did, but I was proven wrong in the right way. Every session was appropriate and meaningful. Real-life experiences were communicated with us, and it wasn’t just a one-way thing; it was two-way. Both the mentor and mentees were equally involved.
Soooo, you know I was part of The Student’s Friend and I really enjoyed being paired with Praise. That’s a connection that has helped me even way past mentorship. Praise really helped me prep for my interview.
I loved the whole experience, especially the fact that she brought other people from different fields to speak with us. I also loved how she communicated with us and related with our concerns.
I’ve gained clarity and ease about the steps needed for my career. I learnt how to set smart goals and it’s been able to apply that to my business & even relationship with family. It’s made me more intentional.
My experience with the mentorship platform has been transformative. The Student's Friend mentorship platform has significantly contributed to my professional and personal growth.
It's a very good mentorship programme especially if you are studying in a new country, need some guidance and would love to have someone to be accountable to
Currently, I am a lot more confident in my abilities. I am also able to take practical steps towards working on my weaknesses.
Personally I enjoyed every aspect of the mentorship, this was my first ever mentorship program and it was worth it.
I loved it so much, it was low-key like therapy.
