Speak On It

On this episode we have Qaid Jivan, SFU Beedie alumni and co-founder of TalentMarketplace, talking about the ins and outs of digital working. Listen in as he discusses his experiences and provides valuable advice for students currently working, or looking for work, remotely.

Networking is especially beneficial in the tech and university environment. When done right, it allows students to create long-term connections and feel supported throughout their journey. In this episode, we are joined with Alvin David, an extracurricular enthusiast and the former president of ESSS, whose passion for meeting new people has allowed him to build a community of connections. Listen in on his advice on what defines meaningful networking, and how you too can build connections beyond the surface.

In this episode, Surge co-president Praneer Shrestha talks about his experiences of jealousy among his peers and within the tech community. While we may first think of jealousy as having negative connotations, Praneer shares his thoughts on how to turn this feeling into positive energy and motivation.

Riot Games is one of the most popular video game developers in the industry, and in this episode we're joined with Riot Games software developer and SFU alumni, Alex Land. Hosted by former SFU Surge co-president Jeffrey Leung, they discuss how it's like to work at one of the top companies in the gaming world. Listen in to learn about Alex's experiences from starting out as a avid gamer and hackathon enthusiast to where he is now at his career.

Impostor syndrome can affect every single on of us, especially as students navigating the world. Surge Co-president Hilal Asmat joins us in this episode to talk about her own experiences as a student in the tech world. We're addressing what causes impostor syndrome, how it can affect our perceptions of ourselves, and how we can cope from feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy.

In this episode, we are joined with Surge Creative Director Michelle Swolfs to talk about the topic overworking herself. Listen in to hear some of her struggles of feeling burned out, how she is learning to separate herself from her work, and her experiences of learning how to set healthy boundaries.

In this episode, we are joined by Surge Co-President Jeffrey Leung, to talk about why having good grades is only a small part of the larger journey towards having a career in technology. Listen in to hear his perspectives about what future employers may be seeking from undergrads, how investing in personal projects pays off, and why prioritizing your time and effort into your passion is what matters most in the end.