What In The Varsity

What In The Varsity

By Ronald M.Society & Culture
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What In The Varsity episodes

  • Lupus Changed my Life!
    In this episode, we chat to Thando, who was diagnosed with Lupus at 15yrs but felt its deadly effect on the eve of her high school final exams! We dicuss her odeal with the incurable disease, how it drastically changed her life and her family. We also explore her falling pregnant as well during her university years, what that meant as someone from a "strict" family! Please do enjoy the episode, we apologise for the sound quality..
    47 min
  • It's a Twins' World!
    It's a Twins' World! In this episode we talk to one half of Twin Connect solutions, Mrs T Rusinga! We explore the dynamics of having an identical twin sister! What it means, the kind of bond they have. How they have used their same identity to their advantage & how their characters compliment each other! We explore family values and what growing up in a Christian set up influenced them & helped the navigate university life. We dive into her life as a married woman, the creation of Twins Connect Solutions & how each half contributes and compliments the other in the business. We also explore her passion for women empowerment & the challenges women in business face in a Patriarchal influenced economy.
    44 min
  • For The Love of Fashion!
    In this episode, we chat to Miss RiRi, a young fashion mogul in the making, who happens to run a Funeral Parlour! She narrates to us her journey into studying Fashion at tertiary level! We discuss the ins and outs of the fashion world, life on university campus and the culture of studying at a university away from home! She dives deep into her partying escapades during her Varsity days! She also gives us an insight of balancing doing another degree, running a funeral home and her fashion business! Please do enjoy the episode and don't forget to share it around with your people!
    48 min
  • Thursday to Sunday lifestyle!
    On this episode, we have a conversation with Miss R! We get to get a lady's view into the alcohol/groove culture of University students. She narrates to us the extremes they went to in search of "fun", City hoping with men& going for weekend getaways to holiday resorts far away from university all in the name of fun! We get to discuss the dangers young girls are exposed to & GBV at university! She also narrates her views on relationships & heartbreak experiences at Varsity! We also get to touch on the challenges of unemployment amongst graduates, importance of career guidance & the value of constantly having to improve yourself as a person! WE DO APOLOGISE FOR THE SOUND QUALITY ON THIS EPISODE! however, please do enjoy the episode & don't forget to share it around! We appreciate your feedback ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ
    38 min
  • I took the Risk!
    In this Episode of What in the Varsity podcast, we chat to Mel, a young lady who has lived in just about all the continents in the World! She narrates to us how from being an Arts Major in University, she saw opportunities and took risks to go work in East Africa, South America and Asia! We get to discuss about the importance of following one's dreams, being a risk taker, seizing the opportunities that come your way and having a supportive family when pursuing your dreams! We get to explore the power of knowing languages and the doors that it can open! She also shares with us her experience with working with international organisations & schools. Please do enjoy the episode and don't forget to share it around. We greatly appreciate your support and feedback!
    35 min
  • Life in Asia! - P2 (how to find yourself studying in Asia or Europe!)
    If you have ever had an interest to study abroad, or know someone who would like to study abroad! This is the episode for you! Continuing with Mr Muzi from AxeGlobal, we further explore life in India! he also goes in on his company, how it Assists African Students who want to Study in China, India, Poland, Cyprus as well as get job opportunities in Dubai and other parts of the world. Don't forget to check out AxeGlobal_edu on Instagram, Facebook and twitter! like and share the podcast within your circles as well! We appreciate your support!
    45 min
  • Life in Asia - Part 1 (adapting to life in China&India)
    In this 5th episode, 1st part of a 2part episode, we chat to Muzi Ndlovu, a young man who decided to take a chance and go study in Asia! He details his time in China before moving to India! We get to explore the inevitable cultural differences, adapting to them, dealing with black stereotypes in Asia! We also look at how the socio-academic setup of these 2 Asian developing countries differs from Africa and how Africa should be inspired by them! We also look at the economic set up of India and explore how it could be a solution for Africa! He also details how Heritage is of Importance in India! Perhaps how India truly celebrates African-Ness and the cultural diversity it brings! Our guest is part of AxeGlobal, a company that assists African Students to explore opportunities in India, China & some European counties! Check out AxeGlobal_edu on Instagram, FB, YouTube & twitter, to contact them! www.axegloball.com
    47 min
  • Profession v Passion!
    On this 4th episode, I chat to Zidlekhaya, a very gifted arts & media guy, who, despite him and his family knowing what his gift is and where his passion lies, decided to pursue a degree is a completely different field! We get to explore how he handled his newly found freedom as soon as he got to Varsity! He also narrates to us how after graduating, he bravely chose to follow his dreams & found success whilst living out his passion. We also explore black family dynamics & the importance of having supportive structures within it. The key question we ask is, which should one go for? Passion v secure job!? Please do enjoy the episode and don't forget to like and share it within your socials and circles!
    43 min
  • Church kept my Sanity!
    In this episode, I chat to Lihle, a young lady who narrates to us how as a "mama's baby' she initially struggled with settling down in a new town to do her studies. She details how being a loner, her Catholic background and love for church provided her with a safe heaven not to fall for the peer pressure that typically hits university students! She credits how impactful career guidance from high school was for her& she drops advice and recommendations on how university could be improved to maximize the impact they have on students! Please note, we apologise for the parts where audio quality dropped. do enjoy the episode and don't forget to share it around!
    38 min
  • From Africa To Europe at 19!
    In this episode of What in the Varsity Podcast, we get to interact with Nto, an intelligent young lady who left her home country to go study in Europe at the age of 19! Listen as she narrates her journey to go bag her degree, the adaptation to the new place, trying to balance studying, dating, making friendship and preparing for Adulting! She also gets to detail the life lessons Varsity threw at her, how she delt with her 1st heartbreak & reasons for coming back to Africa! Please do enjoy this episode and follow for more episodes! don't forget to send the link to a friend! We appreciate you helping us to grow the channel! Danki๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ
    33 min

About What In The Varsity

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A reflection on life in University! A look at how the socio-academic setup of a university / college affects different people from different walks of life as they persuit to acquire a skill that willโ€ฆ