Alex’s love of sport has taken him across the world. From studying in America to finding his home at Cardiff Met. In this episode, he chats with Holly about what it’s really like to study MSc Sport Broadcast, compete on the university tennis team, and build a future in sports media.

If you’re into tennis, thinking about studying sport, or just want to hear some brilliant student stories, this one is for you.

In this episode…

00:14 Introduction from Holly

00:45 Tennis, America and Cardiff Met

02:41 Starting University and Finding Yourself

05:50 Student Confessions: Handcuffs

08:40 Quick Fire Questions

11:14 Why University?

12:45 Cyncoed Campus = Sport Everywhere

13:30 Performance Sport at Cardiff Met

15:10 Work Placements and Career

16:11 Part-time Work

17:51 Cardiff Met Tennis Team

19:10 Life in Cardiff vs. Brighton

19:55 Favourite Places in Cardiff

21:43 Outro

Maddie started uni on a sports course and competing with the Cardiff Met gymnastics team, but one year in, she made the bold move to switch to law. Now a third-year LLB Law student, she joins Holly to share her journey, from moving into halls and starting university, to some of her favourite places in Cardiff.

In this episode ……

00:07 Introduction from Holly

00:23 Starting uni and living in halls

01:25 Sport Coaching to Law, Maddie’s switch

02:45 Moot. What does ‘moot’ mean?!

04:51 Do you know what LLB stands for?

05:55 Quick Fire Questions

09:14 Student Confessions

12:21 Why Maddie went to uni

13:04 Why Cardiff Met?

14:49 Work placement module

15:59 Taking ‘the bar’

17:45 Working as a gymnastics coach

19:44 Gymnastics team socials

21:20 Go to spots in Cardiff

23:43 Outro

Say yes to everything - within reason! Celyn reflects on her growth and independence at uni whilst making friends and blowing her budget. The Fashion Marketing student is the Met Marketers Society President and says it’s a great way to meet new people. Coming from a small Welsh village, Celyn talks about culture shock and building confidence in Cardiff.

In this episode…

00:20 – Introduction from Holly

00:33 – What Celyn was most excited about

01:02 – Welcome Week

01:30 – Studying Fashion Marketing

02:18 – Arriving at accommodation and making friends

03:58 – Going on to campus for the first time

04:48 – Moving to Cardiff

05:44 – Quick fire questions

07:39 – Societies (President of The MET Marketers)

08:31 – Quick fire questions continued

11:22 – Celyn’s background

11:56 – Why university and why Cardiff MET?

13:10 – Plans after graduation

13:35 – Favourite thing about being a student

14:05 – Favourite places on campus and in Cardiff

14:57 – Societies

15:41 – Funny uni story

17:55 – Part-time work

18:14 – Money saving tips

20:07 – Outro

Moving away from home, joining the vibrant Cardiff Met art community and discovering herself, Fine Art student Lauren shares her story. With a background in competitive figure skating and a passion for abstract art, she offers advice on being confident, kind, and your best self. Lauren talks about the buzz of the degree show and organising the after party.

In this episode…

00:20 – Introduction from Holly

00:36 – What Lauren was most excited about

01:08 – First week of uni and making friends

02:35 – Why Fine Art?

04:19 – Arriving at accommodation

06:13 – First time on campus

07:20 – Quick fire questions

11:40 – Lauren’s background and why uni

12:46 – Why Cardiff Met?

13:33 – Lauren’s inspirations

14:34 – Studying for a Masters

16:06 – Grad show

17:55 – Best thing about being a student

18:37 - Favourite places to go in Cardiff

19:17 – Societies

19:43 – Money and budgeting

20:37 – Favourite memory from third year

21:44 – Outro

Bob wythnos mae Elliot yn trafod gemau rygbi Dynion a Menywod Met Caerdydd. Ffilmio, y cyfryngau cymdeithasol a diweddariadau byw. Newidiodd ei gwrs er mwyn dilyn ei freuddwyd o fod yn ddarlledwr chwaraeon. Yn byw gartref ac yn astudio Cyfryngau Chwaraeon, mae Elliot yn rhannu ei brofiadau yn y brifysgol a gyda'r Gymraeg yn y brifysgol.

Yn y bennod hon…

00:00 – Rhagflas

00:12 – Cyflwyniad gan Celyn

00:28 – Am beth roedd Elliot yn teimlo’n fwyaf cyffrous?

01:13 – Wythnos Groeso

01:54 – Astudio Cyfryngau Chwaraeon

03:24 – Newid cyrsiau ac astudio tra’n byw gartref

04:33 – Cwestiynau Cyflym

08:55 – Cefndir Elliot

10:14 – Pam Prifysgol?

11:35 – Arweinydd Cyfryngau Rygbi Met Caerdydd

13:14 – Gobeithion ar ôl graddio

13:48 – Y Gymraeg ym Met Caerdydd

15:26 – Straeon gorau'r brifysgol

17:09 – Diweddglo

Sport Media student Ioan shares how rugby has shaped his uni experience. He talks about resitting second year helped build his resilience and confidence. Ioan recalls his star-struck moment of meeting course leader and podcaster Steff Garrero from The Socially Distant Sports Bar, and how it inspired him to dream big about his career plans.

Shownotes

In this episode ……

00:15 – Introduction from Holly

00:29 – What Ioan was most excited about

01:19 – Moving into halls

01:45 – Inspiration for studying Sports Media

02:33 – First impressions of accommodation

03:16 – Starstruck on campus

04:45 – Settling into uni life

05:16 – Quick fire questions

09:24 – Ioan’s background

10:14 – Why university and why Cardiff MET?

11:09 – Plans after graduating

11:31 – Best thing about being a student

12:06 – Favourite places on campus and in Cardiff

13:06 – Playing sport at uni

14:25 – What is the Cardiff clash?

15:21 – Cardiff nightlife

16:27 – Challenges during uni

18:03 – Outro

Balancing high-energy cheerleading and the precision of Cyber Security. Self-confessed ‘nerd’ Phoebe chats FBI shows, ethical hacking, and making lifelong friends through Cheer and Dance. She shares how university life is all about balance, fun and finding your passion.

In this episode...

00:00 – Teaser

00:13 – Introduction from Holly

00:28 – What Phoebe was most excited about

01:05 – First week of uni

01:56 – Computer Security course and career prospects

04:04 – Arriving in accommodation

04:48 – Going on to campus for the first time

05:25 – Quick fire questions

08:14 – Cheer and Dance

08:57 – Why university?

10:17 – Why Cardif MET?

11:29 – Best thing about being a student

12:50 – Places on campus and in Cardiff

13:41 – Cheerleading socials and training

18:19 – Outro

Anysha’s energy is infectious! Listen to her story of living at home, changing universities, and her top foodie tips. From growing up in a big family-oriented household to embracing university and Islamic Society, Anysha shares her journey of studying Primary Education.

In this episode ……

00:00 – Teaser

00:14 – Introduction from Holly

00:30 – What Anysha was most excited about

00:56 – Welcome Week

01:50 – Studying Primary Education

03:25 – Living at home whilst studying

04:21 – Campus for the first time

06:21 – Quick fire questions

09:47 – Top tip for making friends

13:37 – Anysha’s background

14:38 – Why university and why Cardiff MET?

16:08 – Future plans

16:09 – Best thing about being a student

17:26 – Societies

18:48 – Possessed toilet

20:48 – Favourite places on campus and in Cardiff

22:35 – Outro

Born in Kathmandu and raised in the US, Vibhor is well-travelled! Now, he calls Cardiff his ninth city. The international student knew Aviation Management was the right career path for him, and he felt “a calling from Cardiff Met.” V and Holly talk student discounts, Welsh cakes, and his sky-high passion for aviation.

In this episode ……

00:00 – Teaser

00:17 – Introduction from Holly

00:32 – What Vibhor was most excited about

00:51 – Welcome week

01:36 – Studying Aviation Management

02:50 – Moving to Cardiff and accommodation

03:41 – Arriving on campus

04:24 – Quick fire questions

10:38 – Vibhor’s background

11:55 – Why university?

12:27 – Why Cardiff Met?

12:58 – Future plans

13:25 – Favourite thing about being a student

13:51 – Campus and Cardiff

14:45 – Making friends

15:39 – What is Aviation Management

17:01 – Outro

Every week Elliot covers Cardiff Met’s Men’s and Women’s rugby games. Filming, social media and live updates. He changed courses to follow his dream of being a sport broadcaster. Living at home and studying Sport Media, Welsh speaking Elliot shares his experience.

In this episode ……

00:00 – Trailer

00:15 – Introduction from Holly

00:28 – What Elliot was most excited about

00:57 – Welcome Week

01:32 – Studying Sport Media

02:12 – Changing courses and living at home

04:21 – Going on to campus for the first time

05:22 – Quick fire questions

08:42 – Elliot’s background

10:21 – Why university?

12:13 – Media Lead for Cardiff Met Rugby

13:36 – Summer golf media internship

14:27 – Being a student

15:07 – Places on campus and in Cardiff

18:01 – Outro