Turning Insight into Inspiration

By Derek Joy

Find out what STEM degrees are really like STRAIGHT from the students that study them. I want to cut through the noise to deliver insights to YOU.

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The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

Turning Insight into Inspiration episodes:

December 05, 2020 Is Computer Science for me? (II)
What's it like doing CompSci without any coding experience? Find out how James obtained offers from two companies after losing his initial one due to COVID. Why did Cyber security catch his eyes?
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25min
December 01, 2020 Is Chemical Physics for me?
What do you do if you don't know what exactly to study? What do you need to consider when choosing a university? What is it like to be part of a small cohort of 20 people? What's harder Chemistry or Physics? All these questions AND more in this episode with Jack.
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24min
November 24, 2020 Is Engineering for me? (II)
We talk with Walid. He did Engineering in France, did a phD in England and then went on to do a post-doc at Oxford Uni... so a pretty smart guy. He talks about why he DISLIKED his internship at Toyota which led him to pursue research. But is there any money in research? Lets find out!
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27min
November 16, 2020 Is Economics for me?
Today, we speak with Vinny. He was set on a path to become a DOCTOR. Find out how he had a change of heart. He switched to Economics in Texas, USA. He now works for Baker Hughes in the finance department.

Show Notes
01:23; Doing Economics after trying Biology.
04:03; What do you like in your course?
06:10; Course structure in the US.
07:24; How much of your degree do you use in your job?
08:40; What's your future plan?
09:45; Work in the US v the UK.
11:46; Investment banking/Consulting/Corporate banking.
14:05; How was the job hunt after your studies?
17:02; Interview Advice.
18:14; Advice when choosing a degree to study?
19:38; Changing subjects at uni.

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22min
November 13, 2020 Is Engineering for me?
We uncover the perils of not having mentors or guidance when you are young. Wanna find out how to have a LIFE when studying a difficult degree? He holds a Masters in Aerospace Engineering. Currently he is doing a PhD in Advanced Composites (sounds fancy). Nuhaadh, gifts us with some great gems.

Show Notes
00:35; What did you do in school?
05:55; Why Engineering?
08:50; What was first year like?
10:40; What did you dislike?
12:55; What's the future for you? Why?
19:55; Words of wisdom for when you are in uni.
23:48; Importance of finding balance.
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29min
November 11, 2020 Is Aerospace Engineering for me? (II)
Sinko candidly shares his torturous journey through Aerospace Engineering. He shares some of the pitfalls people experience at uni. Find out what led him to fail 2nd year. As fate would have it, Sinko happens to be one of the first ones to be employed in our cohort. He now works as a software engineer at Capita.

Show Notes
00:40; Why did you choose Aerospace Engineering?
05:26; When did you figure out you didn't like the course?
09:20; Did you consider switching your degree?
16:39; Resitting a year at university.
19:57; When did you discover you liked programming?
25:29; What does the future entail for you?
27:15; What is an important quality to have?
35:37; Identifying personal strengths and monetizing them.
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40min
November 06, 2020 Is Medicine for me?
Today we talk to Alex. Learn about his unusual route into his vocation.

Show Notes
00:22; Journey to studying Medicine
02:40; Why did you want to do Medicine?
03:00; Interview tips
11:35; What is some of the things you found most interesting?
14:07; Difference between early stage and late stage of Medicine?
15:18; People in Medicine
16:36; Feelings on the lifetime of studying?
22:24; What are the hours as a Doctor?
23:40; What is the progression as a Doctor?
26:44; What is the pay like?
29:20; Do Doctors have an air of arrogance?
33:16; Any final words of wisdom?
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35min
November 05, 2020 Is Physics for me?
We talk with Rob. He studied Physics, and went on to work with one of the largest defence contractors in the world. He returned to university to complete a PhD in renewable energy.

Show Notes
00:24; What subjects did you do and why did you do them?
02:51; Expectation v Reality of doing Physics
09:30; The University community.
12:15; What did you do after university?
15:47; Why did you do a pHD?
20:20; What was your pHD in?
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23min
November 05, 2020 Is Aerospace Engineering for me?
Today we talk with Zain. He has a Masters in Aerospace Engineering. Find out why he has forsaken his brothers in engineering.
Show Notes
00:50; What A-levels did you do and why?
01:28; Why did you choose Aerospace Engineering?
03:16; What does Aerospace Engineering involve?
06:20; Why are you NOT staying in Engineering?
08:42; What is the difference between Russell group and non-Russell group uni's?
10:32; A strategy for university.
13:50; What did you do in your internship?
16:24; Why should you do Aerospace?
20:20: Why do you think you would have preferred doing Maths?
23:17: Advantages of Aerospace?
28:38; Why finance?
29:05; Favourite aspect of the degree and of university?
31:20; Any advice for choosing a degree?
34:33; What advice would you give to your A-level self?
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38min
July 26, 2020 Is Psychology for me?
I talk with Jack. He studies Psychology at the University of Bristol.
03:45; Did 1st year match your expectations?
10:22; Which niche in psychology do you want to specialise?
10:56; Is doing psychology fulfilling in itself?
18:32; How do people grow in university?
23:55; How to approach university life.
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27min

FAQs about Turning Insight into Inspiration:

How many episodes does Turning Insight into Inspiration have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.