The Pandemic Podcast: Student Life During COVID-19

The Pandemic Podcast: Student Life During COVID-19

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  • George Marlin ON: putting on a musical theatre show during the pandemic

    Welcome back to the Pandemic Podcast!

    This week, our interviewer Emilie Clark and George Marlin discuss what it is like to put on a musical theatre show during a pandemic and the difficulties that accompany it. 

    George is directing a musical showcase called 'Songs For a New Normal’ and provides details on how he has done so despite the obvious limitations of social distancing. 

    Please note that this episode was filmed at the end of January, so some topics that are discussed may seem a little outdated given how rules and guidelines are constantly changing.

    We hope you enjoy the episode!

    35 min
  • Joe O’Connor & Ollie MacKenzie ON: their three lockdown experiences

    Welcome back to the Pandemic Podcast! 

    In this week’s episode, Hannah Giraudeau is talking to two of her good friends from home (and fellow Leeds students), Ollie and Joe. 

    The pair, who are also the hosts of the radio show, “Everything’s Fucked” at LSR, candidly discuss university, their own lockdown experiences, how the pandemic affected home life, and what they personally did to keep busy. Really, it’s just a bit of a chat between mates, but hopefully one which people find that they can relate to! 

    Please bear in mind that this episode was filmed back in February of 2021, so some of the topic themes may be a bit less relevant, what with everything constantly changing. 

    We hope you enjoy the episode!

    (Hannah would also like to formally apologise to Joe and Ollie for its lateness.)

    52 min
  • Julia Brookes ON: being a key worker during the pandemic

    Welcome back to the Pandemic Podcast!

    In this episode, Kinga Kaluszynska interviews Julia Brookes, both from the University of Leeds.

    They talk through Julia’s experience as a front-line worker as a delivery driver during the first lockdown, and the contrast in her experience as a student in first year. We examine the frustration felt by many students as the blame for rising COVID-19 cases was placed on them, despite the fact many students were essentially locked into their university accommodation with little to no contact to the outside world. We also touch on topics of accommodation security, loneliness and general hardships of doing first year of university in a pandemic, with many laughs along the way.

    We hope you enjoy this episode!

    33 min
  • Caroline Starkey ON: the pandemic's impact on educators

    Hello again, everyone!

    In this week's episode we are talking to Dr. Caroline Starkey, an academic at the University of Leeds. Caroline is the head of the Liberal Arts course, as well as being a lecturer, personal tutor and academic writer. In this episode, we talk about how COVID-19 has affected Caroline as an educator and what the challenges and benefits have been with switching to an online learning environment. We also discuss mental health and what we are looking forward to in life after the pandemic.

    We hope you enjoy the episode!

    53 min
  • Alex Hogg ON: Lockdown of March 2020

    Hi everyone and welcome back to the Pandemic Podcast!


    We hope you’re well and are enjoying the lighter evenings. (Honestly it makes all the difference- especially in lockdown!)

    For today's episode we have:

    Ellen Gooch, a first year Liberal Arts student at the University of Leeds, is interviewing Alex Hogg, a second year English student at the University of Nottingham. This was recorded in November 2020.

    They discuss the effects of the first UK lockdown in March 2020, and Alex talks about how it impacted her personal well-being and what ways the university adapted and provided support.

    26 min
  • Joe Crouthers ON: year abroad cancellations and support from the university

    Hi everyone, WELCOME BACK to The Pandemic Podcast: Student Life During COVID-19.


    We are so glad to have you here with us!

    So sorry for the break; assignment season was amongst us and the team were busy with all their studies.

    BUT, we are back! AND, we have a really exciting episode to bring to you!

    This week Emilie Clark interviews Joe Crouthers. Both students attend Leeds University. Joe speaks about how coronavirus significantly changed his year abroad plans, and discusses how the university supported him.

    They also touch on mental health during the pandemic and how he’s coping with his plans changing.

    Enjoy the episode. We will post again soon!

    26 min
  • Goda Gabriele Gikaite ON: international struggles and financial hardships

    Hi everyone!!


    We hope everyone is having a safe restful winter break.

    This week's episode is a conversation between two Lithuanian students studying in the UK: Auguste (one of our podcast members) and her high-school friend Goda, who's studying at the University of Lancaster. Goda opens up about her lockdown experience of being stuck in the UK, not being able to go back home and having to fully financially support herself for the first time. She also talks about the emotional toll this took on her.

    We hope you enjoy the episode.

    If anyone is struggling with the content of this episode, please head to our social pages to find related support posts. Our inbox is always open for a chat as well.

    Remember, to message us about either being part of the interviewing or entering in your written account.

    Speak soon!

    44 min
  • Robyn Edwards ON: UK vs US on COVID-19 handling, privilege and mental health

    Hi everyone,

    Welcome back to another episode of The Pandemic Podcast: Student Life During COVID-19.

    This week we are bringing you a really exciting episode featuring Lily (one of our fab podcast members) and Robyn, a third-year student at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, originally from Cornwall.

    The main topics are: the differences between the US and the UK in their handling of COVID-19, how commitments to the college have clashed with matters of health, and privilege and mental health.


    Enjoy the episode and let us know if you have any feedback!


    As always you can find us on our socials for support, advice and honest university accounts.

    Instagram: @the.pandemicpodcast

    Facebook: The Pandemic Podcast

    36 min
  • Evie Mendoza ON: well-being, loneliness and being a first-year during a pandemic

    WELCOME to the first episode of The Pandemic Podcast: Student Life During COVID-19!! 

    We're so excited to have you here!

    This is our first episode, featuring the lovely Evie Mendoza!

    Evie is a first year at the University of Leeds, and she struggled with coronavirus during her first semester at university. In this episode she documents her experiences of university support, loneliness and well-being.


    Check out our Instagram page for information and numbers for support if you are at all struggling:

    @the.pandemicpodcast


    Evie's Instagram account:

    @eviesbhappy

    21 min

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