Life in Plym

In today’s episode we talk to our special guest, loneliness. Loneliness moved in with us during our time at uni, no matter how much we tried to avoid them. Loneliness was always there lurking in the background on nights out with friends, and always ended up in our bed without fail. Today we are here to talk you through our experiences and the ways we finally dealt with our elephant in the room.

Links:

UPSU News article about loneliness: https://www.upsu.com/news/article/upsu/Recognising-loneliness-and-what-you-can-do-to-find-your-community/

NHS mental health support: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/

For the second part of our mature student series, we speak to Louise about studying Psychology, her ambitions for the future, and her experience of university life. Tune in to find out how you make the most of university!

Link

Mature Students Support: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/your-studies/returning-to-study/support-for-mature-students

For this episode you are going to need to be of legal drinking age in the USA because today we talk directly to all students over the age of 21. Whether you’re an undergrad or postgrad you’re all welcome here. We talk about the challenges of coming to university a little bit later in life or when you have a few more responsibilities. 

Today we interview Martins, a former postgraduate officer at the Students' Union and current postgraduate student!

From our own experience and from two student interviews we want to squash any worries you may have and really get you excited about the chapter in your life called university. 

Links

Mature Students Support: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/your-studies/returning-to-study/support-for-mature-students

Are you worried about your graduate job prospects since there has been a global pandemic? If you answered yes to this then chances are you’re a student in need of some careers help.

For this episode we interview Mark and Sam from the university careers service who give you all the inside knowledge you need to know about careers during and after COVID. If you want more support don’t forget to check the links below to get individual support, even you graduates can get this!

Links:

Careers page www.plymouth.ac.uk/careers

Where could your degree subject take you? www.plymouth.ac.uk/career-subjects

A dedicated page for final year students www.plymouth.ac.uk/careers-finalists

The link to myCareer https://mycareer.plymouth.ac.uk

Everything you need to know about the Student Hub and student wellbeing this semester. We interview Alice Ludgate, the head of student services, to find out exactly what the hub is and how it can help students like you.

Take 20 minutes of your day to make sure you know how to #mindyourhead this semester. 

Links:

The Student Hub: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services

Wellbeing services: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/student-services/counselling

Take it from us, the struggle of feeding yourself on a student budget is real. Some days you’ll cook yourself the best roast dinner and others you’ll be scrambling through your cupboards for a tin of beans. So let us give you our insider knowledge on how to make your money go a little further. Being smart with your money is going to be super important, and our top tips include planning ahead with your meals, making use of your freezer, and eating with your housemates.

Links:

Halal and Kosher shops and restaurants: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/uploads/production/document/path/17/17844/Halal_and_Kosher_Food_in_Plymouth.pdf

International food booklet: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/uploads/production/document/path/9/9638/RFJ27101_Authentic_Interntl_Food_Crop.pdf

For this episode we speak to Fawziyyah Ahmed, VP Wellbeing and diversity at the University of Plymouth Students Union (UPSU), about what she’s working on this year. This includes the work she has been doing with the student services team since July 2020. 

She gives us some really great tips and advice for looking after our wellbeing and talks about how she is still achieving her campaigns, despite the pandemic and despite finishing her Master’s degree. We do love an inspiring woman on this show!

Links:

More about Fawziyyah: https://www.upsu.com/news/article/upsu/Meet-Fawziyyah-VP-Wellbeing-amp-Diversity-2020-2021/

Part 2 of this episode is a short and sweet addition to let you know about all the extra places you can get support during your time at university. From talking to your personal tutor to the Students Union advice team, we are here to help you help yourself get the most out of your degree. We also give you examples of who to go to with what problem so you can navigate all the services like  a pro.

Student hub:

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services

UPSU advice:

https://www.upsu.com/advice/

If you’re not sure where to turn when something goes a little pear shaped on your course we have all the answers you need to know. We want your uni experience to run as smoothly as possible but sometimes things don't go to plan. For the first part of this episode we have a great conversation with Tracy and Steph from the Student’s Union who tell us all about their jobs making sure the student voice is heard loud and clear at the university. This is all about student reps including course reps, school reps, part time officers and sabbatical officers. Tune in to find out more.

Links:

UPSU Student Voice: https://www.upsu.com/studentvoice/

Student representatives:

https://www.upsu.com/studentvoice/representatives/

With a special guest interview with our friend Jonny, who has lived in Plymouth for 13 years and gives you lots of information on how to get to the best outdoor spots using only public transport, walking or bikes - make sure you listen whenever you need some weekend inspiration! 

Let us take you on a journey to a land not too far far away, an enchanted land called Dartmoor just waiting to be found.  A place with something for everyone, history, ponies and legends. Rambling up tours, cycling down hills, staying active in the great outdoors.

Tune in for the adventures of Millie and Tilda as we give you the insiders knowledge of the best natural spots in Plymouth, don’t forget your walking boots!

Even if you aren’t an outdoorsy person we have some special tips just for you that could help you get your daily dose of sunshine and exercise.

Links:

Visit Dartmoor website: www.visitdartmoor.co.uk

Plymouth bus information: https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/