So, Tell Me...

So, Tell Me...

By Kim WardleSociety & Culture
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So, Tell Me... episodes

  • S2 Ep 2: Sophia Hughes

    Sophia talks about her journey with music business and her experience at ACM as well as her post university experiences working before and during Covid-19. Sophia talks about moving from Australia to Guildford to Berlin and how she would probably do the same all over again.

    To check out her personal Instagram as well as the Instagram for her podcast all the gear, but no idea

    For more information and transcripts visit my website

    50 min
  • S2 Ep1: Georgia Harrington

    For this fresh season of So, Tell Me... I have interviewed Georgia Harrington an insightful and funny Research Master's student studying at Kingston University. We discuss university in times of Covid, chronic illness and university and all things Research Master's.

    For more information visit: https://pleaseholdfor.squarespace.com/so-tell-me-podcast/s2ep1georgiaharrington

    1 hr 4 min
  • S1 Ep 15: Andrew Chogugudza

    Sometimes a less conventional route can put you in a better place than a road more easily travelled. Andrew talks about his experience of completing two foundation years, an undergraduate degree and a post graduate diploma. He talks about how his persistence got him to where he is today in becoming a chartered quantity surveyor.

    For more information visit: https://pleaseholdfor.squarespace.com/so-tell-me-podcast/episode-15-andrew-chogugudza

    48 min
  • S1 Ep 14: Lyndy Harden

    Lyndy and I discuss her current job where we met when I was on Placement, her current project and how she got to benchtop work later in life. She talks about getting a music scholarship, working in clinical trials and her skill at networking.

    For more information and details go to: https://pleaseholdfor.squarespace.com/so-tell-me-podcast/episode-14-lyndy-harden

    49 min
  • S1 Ep 13: Reem Kazim

    Thinking of doing a foundation year? Listen to this episode for advice on doing a foundation year, moving to the UK from UAE and allowing yourself to improve and grow through your education. This week I discuss all these things and more with Reem, one of my friends and course mates.

    For more information: https://pleaseholdfor.squarespace.com/so-tell-me-podcast/77d5jkbxsax7y95knttvllcc7t53e3

    53 min
  • S1 Ep 12: Shankary Ravichelvam

    This week Shankary and I discuss part time jobs while at uni and what time management looks like as you progress through your degree. We also discussed placement, internships and working during Covid times. Finally we talk about being a society president and the pressures that adds to the uni experience as well as the way it also adds to graduate job applications.

    For more visit: https://pleaseholdfor.squarespace.com/so-tell-me-podcast/episode-12-shankary-ravichelvam

    50 min
  • S1 Ep 11: Anubha Pathak

    This week on STM, Anubha and I discuss meeting each other on placement and working together extensively to develop our lab skills, what to consider when looking to do a PhD and imposter syndrome and some of the ways Anubha is using to overcome that overwhelming feeling.

    For more go to: https://pleaseholdfor.squarespace.com


    41 min
  • S1 Ep 10: Will Whiteside

    This week I interview another friend I made in America. Studying to become an engineer, Will has had  a memorable time at university and we discuss the ins and outs of being friends with your housemates (or not), whether university is right for everyone and how mental health plays a big part in your experience.


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    1 hr 16 min
  • S1 Ep 9: Bill Pollard

    I chat with my Granddad about being a mature student and going to university at the ripe old age of 47. We discuss how his music career was never meant to be and how fitting at uni requires knee holes in your jeans (Not dad clothes). I learned some things I never knew about my Granddad and I hope that there is some good advice for mature students too!

    47 min
  • S1 Ep 8: Mary Desjardin

    In this episode, my long term pen pal and friend, Mary talks about her experience at University and how she completed her Bachelor's and Master's degree alongside working on her mental health. She gives advice on being a new teacher and how she is using her experience in primary school to help her make all the children in her class feel seen. 

    The Solo Taxonomy

    1 hr 1 min

About So, Tell Me...

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A free form interview series where your host, Kim Wardle, talks to friends, family and colleagues about their higher education experiences. Listen on for topics in Science, English, Engineering and much more.