Marileen holds a bachelor’s and a double master’s degree in Sociology, focusing on policy, social problems, qualitative and quantitative research. She is also doing a PhD at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, focusing on family relationships and early child development, and a bachelor’s degree in child and adolescent psychology.
So for everything within Social Sciences and research, Marileen is the right place to be! She can help with methodology, SPSS, surveys, qualitative research (including interviews) and its analysis. She can also assist you with a systematic review. She can also offer guidance to students with (fear of failure) and out-of-study time, especially the bit about motivation, planning (small steps forward) and a listening ear. She herself has also suffered from perfectionism and the imposter syndrome, so this is where Marileen, as an expert by experience, can assist you like no other!
Marileen has experience in coaching college and university students, and her expertise comes from her work but also her own experiences in the academic world.
