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Students On Standby
Our podcast is made for new students by students who have already experienced the trials and tribulations of university life. It is a mixture of factual information, anecdotal content and advice. This also includes resources that are readily available and accessible to them. We want to keep it as lighthearted as possible whilst providing you with enough information. The recorded episode focuses on finding accommodation, with a particular focus on the impacts of the cost-of-living crisis students. We also included how to overcome the issues so that the listeners can easily and effectively find somewhere to live.
Podcast produced by Veronica Buccino, Lauren Cameron, Cherry Lamont
Episode 1: Getting into University
Where do you start? Getting into university can seem daunting and many prospective students don’t know where to start. But as postgraduate students we have been there and done that so we want to provide you with the information you need. In this first episode we talk about applications, tips on writing your personal statement, looking into courses and going to open days.
Episode 2: The Student Housing Crisis
Finding Your Student Home Now more than ever, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for students to find somewhere to live and for the right price. In today’s episode we want students to understand the economic climate that is affecting student housing to prepare them for what they might face. Aside from that, we have all the information you need to overcome these obstacles and get yourself a home whilst you’re studying.
Upcoming Episodes
Episode 3: A Guide to Beating Loneliness at University
Many of us get to university not knowing anyone and feeling scared and alone in a new city. This episode focuses on the initial move to university. This includes getting settled in and dealing with loneliness and/or homesickness when you first arrive and start your classes. We also give some tips; e.g. joining societies/sports and putting yourself out there.
Episode 4: Money Struggles
How to Budget as a Student We can all struggle when we first get to university. We’re living alone and we don’t have our parents buying all of our groceries and on top of that, we have to pay our rent. This episode is about budgeting at university, including information on student discounts, the cheapest places to shop and where to find the best deals. It also includes how to make the most of the city you’re living in whilst still sticking to a budget.
Episode 5: Exam Stress
Top Tips to Beat Exam Season Stress Exams and essays are what university is all about. In our final episode, we focus on the final weeks of university, whether it be your first year or your last. It includes how to deal with exam stress and the best websites to use for revision/essay writing. We also give you some advice on ways to relax and cope with stress during exam/assignment periods.
