UCSC Slugcast

UCSC Slugcast

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UCSC Slugcast episodes

  • Combatting Exam Fatigue

    Exams are always going to be around. Especially when you’re a student at a UC in the quarter system. In today’s episode Maria goes over her personal tips and tricks for battling exam fatigue.

    Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

    12 min
  • Ranking the Quarters in Santa Cruz

    Do you have a quarter you like more then others? For Maria her favorite is winter. Listen to todays episode where Maria will announce her final ranking of the quarters at Santa Cruz.

    Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

    12 min
  • The Long Arc of Grad School

    Graduate school has many ups and downs. David reflects on his final year at UCSC and the journey so far.

    Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

    5 min
  • How do you choose a major?

    Choosing a major for the rest of your life is hard and terrifying. For our very own podcast host Maria, this was very much the case when she started at UCSC. In this week’s episode Maria dives into what it takes to choose a major, and how to get past any doubts or fears when choosing a major.

    Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

    12 min
  • Considering graduate school

    Slugcast is back for another episode! This week Maria talks about her personal doubts and fears when looking into the possibility of graduate school.

    Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

    9 min
  • Reflection on an Oral History Conference

    David is back from Atlanta! Hear what it's like to visit an academic conference and why graduate students and professors make the effort to attend them.

    Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

    4 min
  • There is no four year plan

    In this week’s episode Maria talks about the myths of college students and their timeline leading up to graduation. This episode is your reminder that YOU are not behind and your journey as a slug has just started.

    Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

    14 min
  • The Science of Being a College Student

    Join former Slugcast host, Maia, for yet another episode where she shares some cool facts, tips, and personal experiences on the science of being a college student. Tune in!

    Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

    7 min
  • Know Your Way Around Campus

    Welcome back for another episode of Slugcast! In this episode Maria goes through all the ways to get around campus. From loop buses, to biking, or even walking through Oakes path there are so many fun ways to explore campus.

    Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

    21 min
  • Dear Baby Slug

    Join former Slugcast host, Maia, as she shares some tips and busts some UCSC myths in the form of a little virtual care package to the new baby banana slugs!

    Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

    5 min

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Hosted out of the Student Affairs and Success divisional office, UCSC Slugcast is a way for students to learn more about campus resources, services, and student stories no matter where they are.…