Choose UCalgary Podcast

Welcome to Season 5 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary’s prospective student podcast! The Choose UCalgary podcast is intended for any prospective student who is interested in learning more about the University of Calgary and to hear from current students about their experiences. We chat with students from different backgrounds, faculties, clubs, and other areas across the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed about all the exciting things at UCalgary!

Episode 4: In this episode, season 5 host Aidyn Vanattan chats with Joel May, Assistant Registrar for Student Financial Support. Joel dives deeper into the difference between scholarships, awards, bursaries and prizes! He also explains the process for student loans, along with how his team can support you during your application. 

Learn more:

https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students

https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/awards

https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/awards/apply

https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/student-loans

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G-v57ubkts&t=530s

Follow us on Instagram  @choose.ucalgary  and  YouTube  and the  University of Calgary Future Students  Facebook page! DM us your questions or any topics you would like to see on the Choose UCalgary Podcast!

Welcome to Season 5 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary’s prospective student podcast! The Choose UCalgary podcast is intended for any prospective student who is interested in learning more about the University of Calgary and to hear from current students about their experiences. We chat with students from different backgrounds, faculties, clubs, and other areas across the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed about all the exciting things at UCalgary!

Episode 3: In this episode, season 5 host Aidyn Vanattan chats with Cayley Hodgson, a current student in our Community Rehabilitation and Disabilities Studies (CRDS) program in the Cumming School of Medicine! Cayley explains what makes the CDRS program unique and shares all of the amazing opportunities she’s been able to become involved with at UCalgary.

Learn more:

https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students

https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/bcr

https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/explore-programs/community-rehabilitation

https://suuofc.campuslabs.ca/engage/organization/ideaa

https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/bcr/program/practica

http://www.ideaa.ca/index.html

Follow us on Instagram @choose.ucalgary and YouTube and the University of Calgary Future Students Facebook page! DM us your questions or any topics you would like to see on the Choose UCalgary Podcast!

Welcome to Season 5 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary’s prospective student podcast! The Choose UCalgary podcast is intended for any prospective student who is interested in learning more about the University of Calgary and to hear from current students about their experiences. We chat with students from different backgrounds, faculties, clubs, and other areas across the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed about all the exciting things at UCalgary!

Episode 2: In this episode, season 5 host Aidyn Vanattan chats with Dr. Barry Sanders, a leading expert in Quantum research at the University of Calgary. Dr. Sanders explains Quantum science and technology in a way that is easy for prospective students to understand, and what makes UCalgary and the city of Calgary the place to be for Quantum research.

Learn more:

https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students

https://research.ucalgary.ca/quantum

https://ucalgary.ca/news/scientists-take-important-step-toward-building-practical-quantum-internet

https://iqst.ucalgary.ca/

https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/apply

Register for Open House here!  https://choose.ucalgary.ca/events/eventRegistration.do?actionType=iframe&isSingleEvent=Y&eventRegistrationAction=registration1&stringEventID=ODI3

Follow us on Instagram @choose.ucalgary and YouTube and the University of Calgary Future Students Facebook page! DM us your questions or any topics you would like to see on the Choose UCalgary Podcast!

Welcome to Season 5 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary’s prospective student podcast! The Choose UCalgary podcast is intended for any prospective student who is interested in learning more about the University of Calgary and to hear from current students about their experiences. We chat with students from different backgrounds, faculties, clubs, and other areas across the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed about all the exciting things at UCalgary!

Episode 11: In this episode, season 5 host Aidyn Vanattan chats with Gillian Alm, an undergraduate student and participant in the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking: Launchpad program. Gillian explains what Launchpad is, how it works, who can participate, and why it is an amazing opportunity for students to explore their creative ideas and innovations. Gillian also describes her experience as a chemical engineering student at the Schulich School of Engineering and the importance of Women in STEM. Additionally, both students highlight their favorite parts of the Kinesiology program and their undergraduate experience overall.

Learn more:

https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students

https://www.ucalgary.ca/hunter-hub/grow-your-idea/entrepreneurship-programs/launchpad

https://ucalgary.zoom.us/rec/play/EdWXoSb0N9IPobR1e_1qTE2grYRszGwpr_CHs34xa-qY0wxYsgYyd-mRw4HEj0s-brpDIFtF_1wF81F9.Ob6uOboTry5gwvY-

https://schulich.ucalgary.ca/

Future engineering student questions: [email protected]

Register for Open House here!  https://choose.ucalgary.ca/events/eventRegistration.do?actionType=iframe&isSingleEvent=Y&eventRegistrationAction=registration1&stringEventID=ODI3

Follow us on Instagram @choose.ucalgary and YouTube and the University of Calgary Future Students Facebook page! DM us your questions or any topics you would like to see on the Choose UCalgary Podcast!

Welcome to Season 4 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary’s prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed about all things UCalgary. 

Episode 12: In this episode, season 4 host Aidyn Vanattan chats with Austin Bercier and Michael Francis, two current students here at the University of Calgary who are involved in the Calgary Indigenous Students STEAM Association (CISSA). Austin belongs to the Métis Nation of Alberta Region III and Michael has Plains Cree ancestry. These students discuss their UCalgary journey, applying as an Indigenous student, the various support on campus such as the Writing Symbols Lodge, and most of all what CISSA is and why students should be involved! 

Learn more: 

https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students

https://www.ucalgary.ca/student-services/writing-symbols/home

https://www.instagram.com/cissa.uofc/?hl=en

https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/indigenous

https://schulich.ucalgary.ca/current-students/undergraduate/launching-your-career/engineering-internship-program

Follow us on Instagram @choose.ucalgary and YouTube and the University of Calgary Future Students Facebook page!

Welcome to Season 4 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary’s prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed about all things UCalgary. 

Episode 11: In this episode, season 4 host Aidyn Vanattan chats with Landon Foley and Emily Gushulak, two Kinesiology students who are highly involved in various areas at the University of Calgary. Emily describes her experience as President of the Kinesiology Students Society along with what has inspired her the most during her degree. Landon explains what it’s been like to be a part of the Dinos rowing team and be a Community Ambassador for the Residence community at UCalgary. Additionally, both students highlight their favorite parts of the Kinesiology program and their undergraduate experience overall.

Learn more:

https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students

https://kinesiology.ucalgary.ca/future-students

https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/explore-programs/kinesiology

https://www.ucalgary.ca/ancillary/residence/current-residents/get-involved/community-advisor

https://kinesiology.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduates/student-life

https://www.instagram.com/kssucalgary/?hl=en

https://godinos.com/sports/rowing

Contact the UCalgary KSS at  [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram @choose.ucalgary and YouTube and the University of Calgary Future Students Facebook page!

Welcome to Season 4 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary’s prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed about all things UCalgary. 

Episode 9: In this episode, season 4 host Aidyn Vanattan chats with Allison Cormier, an current student here at the University of Calgary who participated in the Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE Program). Allison talks about her research projects and expands on the amazing opportunities UCalgary has given her, along with her experience in applying for and receiving awards! 

Learn more: 

https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students

https://taylorinstitute.ucalgary.ca/pure-awards

https://taylorinstitute.ucalgary.ca/pure-awards/students

Follow us on Instagram @choose.ucalgary and YouTube and the University of Calgary Future Students Facebook page!

Welcome to Season 4 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary’s prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed about all things UCalgary. 

Episode 9: In this episode, season 4 host Aidyn Vanattan chats with Grace, Alex and Sabrina; three undergraduate students involved with the Pride community at the University of Calgary. They share information on their student clubs, Queers on Campus and the Business Pride Club (BPC). They also provide some advice and tips they've learned over the years and explain how LGBTQ2S+ students are supported here at UCalgary!

Learn more: 

https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students

https://www.ucalgary.ca/community/partners/pride

https://discord.gg/q9HnbXBeMR

https://businessprideclub.wixsite.com/ucalgary

https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/stories-and-tips-future-students

Follow us on Instagram @choose.ucalgary and YouTube and the University of Calgary Future Students Facebook page!

Welcome to Season 4 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary’s prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed about all things UCalgary. 

Episode 8: In this episode, season 4 host Aidyn Vanattan chats with Caitlin Calder-Bellamy, an undergraduate student here at the University of Calgary who is highly involved in student research opportunities and clubs. Caitlin expands on these UCalgary opportunities, along with her experiences with research and receiving awards. She also shares what student life has been like for her at the University of Calgary! 

Learn more: 

https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students

https://research.ucalgary.ca/students

https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/experience/city-choice

https://www.ucalgary.ca/ancillary/residence

Follow us on Instagram @choose.ucalgary and YouTube and like the University of Calgary Future Students Facebook page!

Welcome to Season 4 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary’s prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed about all things UCalgary. 

Episode 7: In this episode, season 4 host Aidyn Vanattan chats with Mickail Hendi, an undergraduate student here at the University of Calgary who is the Board of Governors representative at the Students’ Union. Mickail shares his post-secondary journey, how he got involved in the SU, along with some of his favorite memories so far! He describes his experience with taking on a leadership role and the importance of getting involved at UCalgary! 

Learn more: 

https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students

https://www.su.ucalgary.ca/

https://www.su.ucalgary.ca/about/elections/

Follow us on Instagram @choose.ucalgary and YouTube and like the University of Calgary Future Students Facebook page!