Straight Outta Uni

On this week's episode, Sophia and Ronaldo get into a juicy discussion about the experiences of online dating as an adolescent, the pro's and con's behind these apps and which one is the most popular? 

From the ick to bad profile photos alongside you lots own horror stories! Episode seven is definitely a topic we can all relate to in some way! All of this discussed and more with OUR NEW MICROPHONES!! So no more microwave quality audio from here onwards (thank god)!

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The podcast where two recent graduates discuss the joys, struggles, and realities of being 20-something, straight outta uni.

Instagram: @straightouttauni

Hosts:

Ronaldo: @ronaldocastropatrick

Sophia: @sophiakarydis

Get in touch with us if you have any topics you'd like us to discuss or post-uni experiences/stories you want us to mention. [email protected]

*THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE NATIONAL LOCKDOWN* (DEC 4TH 2020)

*We also apologise for the sound quality, we have tried our hardest to rectify as much as possible*

In this episode, we have our first guest; The Graduate Diary aka Amari! Amari joins Sophia and Ronaldo to talk about her successful platform the graduate diary, which showcases a range of graduates and their stories on how they got their jobs after uni alongside useful self-care and job tips!

The three discuss the pro’s and con’s of LinkedIn, how some of them have achieved jobs in the pandemic, and lots more in this length episode! We also test Amari on her own knowledge of her brand, university and more in a little quiz at the end.

AMARI:

INSTA: @thegraduatediary

WEB: https://www.thegraduatediary.com/

Get involved in the conversation with #SOUpodcast

The podcast where two recent graduates discuss the joys, struggles, and realities of being 20-something, straight outta uni.

Instagram: @straightouttauni

Hosts:

Ronaldo: @ronaldocastropatrick

Sophia: @sophiakarydis

Get in touch with us if you have any topics you'd like us to discuss or post-uni experiences/stories you want us to mention. [email protected]

Happy New Year and Welcome to the first episode of Straight Outta Uni in 2021! In this episode, Sophia and Ronaldo discuss what New Year's resolutions they have made, how achievable they really are, and if NYR are just a waste of time?

Both hosts also read out a few of their listener's NYR's and opinions on the topic itself.

Get involved in the conversation with #SOUpodcast

The podcast where two recent graduates discuss the joys, struggles, and realities of being 20-something, straight outta uni.

Instagram: @straightouttauni

Hosts:

Ronaldo: @ronaldocastropatrick

Sophia: @sophiakarydis

Get in touch with us if you have any topics you'd like us to discuss or post-uni experiences/stories you want us to mention. [email protected]

Happy New Year and Welcome to the first episode of Straight Outta Uni in 2021! In this episode, Sophia and Ronaldo discuss what New Year's resolutions they have made, how achievable they really are, and if NYR are just a waste of time? 

Both hosts also read out a few of their listener's NYR's and opinions on the topic itself.

Get involved in the conversation with #SOUpodcast

The podcast where two recent graduates discuss the joys, struggles, and realities of being 20-something, straight outta uni.

Instagram: @straightouttauni

Hosts:

Ronaldo: @ronaldocastropatrick

Sophia: @sophiakarydis

Get in touch with us if you have any topics you'd like us to discuss or post-uni experiences/stories you want us to mention. [email protected]

ANDDDDDD this is our last episode of the year for Straight Outta Uni! In this episode, we go through month by month discussing all the craziness of which was 2020. We avoid as much as possible talking about cor- the obvious.

Both hosts discuss their Spotify wrapped alongside some of the listener's most memorable moments of 2020. We hope you had a great Christmas and can't wait to return in the New Year! x

Get involved in the conversation with #SOUpodcast

The podcast where two recent graduates discuss the joys, struggles, and realities of being 20-something, straight outta uni.

Instagram: @straightouttauni

Hosts:

Ronaldo: @ronaldocastropatrick

Sophia: @sophiakarydis

Get in touch with us if you have any topics you'd like us to discuss or post-uni experiences/stories you want us to mention. [email protected]

*TW: DEPRESSION, SUICIDE IDEATION, ANXIETY* - SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES ALL LINKED BELOW

We're back with another episode of Straight Outta Uni. This week we talk male mental health issues, ways to cope with on-going issues and areas where you can find help. Ronaldo takes the forefront and talks us through his experiences with suicide ideation and major depressive disorder in the aim to help others. Both hosts delve into the importance of checking in on your mates and share useful tips and resources to help individuals seek the help they need.

Below we have cited useful resources and websites in which we believe can support you through any mental battles or issues of wellness. Neither Ronaldo or Sophia are doctors therefore cannot give a 100% guarantee these resources will be situated for your needs. 

24/7 Samaritians: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ | Call 116 123

Students Agaisnt Depression: https://www.studentsagainstdepression.org/ 

Suicide Prevention lifeline: Text SHOUT to 85258 (FREE OF CHARGE) | giveusashout.org

Mind: mind.org.uk

Sidebyside: Online support community | sidebyside.mind.org.uk

Campaign Agaisnt Living Miserably (CALM) for men: Call 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm to midnight every day | 0800 58 58 58

Papyrus - for people under 35: Call 0800 068 41 41 – 9am to midnight every day | Text 07860 039967 | Email [email protected]

Childline – for children and young people under 19 | Call 0800 1111 – the number will not show up on your phone bill

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/suicide/

Welcome back to another episode of Straight Outta Uni! This week Sophia & Ronaldo discuss the positives and negatives of Instagram, how the platform is affecting their personal decisions, the lavish lives of influencers and whether unfollowing someone you know is really that deep?!

The podcast where two recent graduates discuss the joys, struggles, and realities of being 20-something, straight outta uni.

Instagram: @straightouttauni

Hosts:

Ronaldo: @ronaldocastropatrick

Sophia: @sophiakarydis

Get in touch with us if you have any topics you'd like us to discuss or post-uni experiences/stories you want us to mention. [email protected]

Welcome to the first episode of Straight Outta Uni! In this episode get to know the hosts Sophia and Ronaldo as they talk about what inspired them to start the podcast, how they're dealing with life outside of uni, and if they'd rather be a burger or a plate?

The podcast where two recent graduates discuss the joys, struggles, and realities of being 20-something, straight outta uni.

Instagram: @straightouttauni

Hosts:

Ronaldo: @ronaldocastropatrick

Sophia: @sophiakarydis

Get in touch with us if you have any topics you'd like us to discuss or post-uni experiences/stories you want us to mention. [email protected]

Welcome to the first episode of Straight Outta Uni! In this episode get to know the hosts Sophia and Ronaldo as they talk about what inspired them to start the podcast, how they're dealing with life outside of uni, and if they'd rather be a burger or a plate?

The podcast where two recent graduates discuss the joys, struggles, and realities of being 20-something, straight outta uni.

Instagram: @straightouttauni

Hosts:

Ronaldo: @ronaldocastropatrick

Sophia: @sophiakarydis

Get in touch with us if you have any topics you'd like us to discuss or post-uni experiences/stories you want us to mention. [email protected]

Here's an insight on what to expect while you're listening Straight Outta Uni. 

First episode out on Sunday 6th December 2020, stay tuned!