By University of Plymouth
The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.
Outreach Team Leader, Sophie talks to Student Hub Services Manager Heather about the services and support available to students. They talk about student wellbeing, financial support, disability inclusion and much more!
After you finish the episode, find out more on our website - https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/services/student-hub
This episode was originally recorded in October 2024.
Edited and produced by Matt Baker.
Outreach Officer Sophie continues our podcast series with an episode about unique and alternative routes into university. She talks to current students Zeinur (BSc (Hons) Environmental Science), Vicky (BA (Hons) Architecture) and Alvania (BSc (Hons) Environmental Management & Sustainability) about their experiences. They cover a wide range of topics including starting a course before you are 18, returning to study as mature student, and what it is like to be an international student at university.
This episode was originally recorded in June 2024.
Edited and produced by Matt Baker.
Joe leaves the studio to record this International themed podcast episode on location in the Writing Cafe at the University.
He talks to MSc Marine Conservation student Kailey, from the USA and MSc Data Science Favour, from Nigeria.
They discuss why they chose to study at Plymouth, adapting to life as an international student, settling in at Plymouth, and the planning and preparation required in order to study abroad.
They also debate the all important question - Are Dairy Lea lunchables this generations 'poor man's charcuterie'?
This episode was originally record in July 2023.
Edited by Matt Baker
Joe chats with students Sam (MA Illustration), Megan (PhD Computer Science), Deanna (MSc Hydrography) about studying at Postgraduate level.
They discuss how learning at Postgraduate level differs to Undergraduate, their routes in to further study and how it has benefitted them.
We'd love to hear from you with any feedback and suggestions of topics you would like us to cover in future episodes - feel free to email us at [email protected].
This episode was recorded in June 2023.
Recorded and mixed by Felix Woodyatt.
Edited by Matt Baker.
Joe chats with MSc Zoo Conservation Biology student Georgia and final year BSc (Hons) Geology student Christian.
They discuss tips on how to manage your spending as both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students as well as working part-time while studying and how to make the most of your student loan.
This episode was recorded in March 2023.
Recorded and mixed by Felix Woodyatt.
Edited by Matt Baker.
We'd love to hear from you with any feedback and suggestions of topics you would like us to cover in future episodes - feel free to email us at [email protected].
Joe chats with Admissions Assistant Alumni Amy and current Anthropology student Brodie about choosing between your university offers. They discuss how open and applicant days can inform your choices, the type of offers you may receive, their appreciation for Plymouth and much more.
This episode was recorded in November 2022.
Recorded and mixed by Felix Woodyatt.
Edited by Matt Baker.
We'd love to hear from you with any feedback and suggestions of topics you would like us to cover in future episodes - feel free to email us at [email protected].
Georgie sits down with Biomedical student Malik and Medical student Shehany to talk about their experiences at university and student life. They discuss how they got involved with societies and the opportunities available to them while studying.
This episode was originally recorded in April 2022.
We'd love to hear from you with any feedback and suggestions of topics you would like us to cover in future episodes - feel free to email us at [email protected].
Joe sits down with Georgie to talk all things Clearing with Biomedical student Christina (who got her place through Clearing) and student and experienced Clearing call centre ambassador Matt.
They discuss their experiences with what Clearing is, the process and how it can help you if you don't quite achieve the grades you expect.
This episode was originally recorded in April 2022.
We'd love to hear from you with any feedback and suggestions of topics you would like us to cover in future episodes - feel free to email us at [email protected].
Georgie is back talking about revision tips and advice. She speaks to Student Learning Manager James, Masters in Environmental Consultancy student Elyssa, Occupational Therapy student Ethel and 3rd year Geology students Sam and Anya covering revision techniques, how to look after yourselves during stressful times, the Peer Assisted Learning scheme (PALS) and much more.
This podcast was originally recorded in February 2022.
We'd love to hear from you with any feedback and suggestions of topics you would like us to cover in future episodes - feel free to email us at [email protected].
In this episode, Outreach Officer Joe speaks to current Environmental Management student Al and Architectural Engineering Alumni Mads, about their thoughts on the Student Union, Sports and Societies and how it can benefit your overall university experience.
This podcast was originally recorded in December 2021.
The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.