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‘Let’s Talk About…’ is a mini-series that discusses anything and everything about Rise! With over 50% of NTU students eligible for such support we thought we would talk about it, asking a selection of questions to a number of students, providing their take and experience on various rise-based topics. 

Today’s episode is all about money and finance; considering the various challenges that some students have to face when both funding and managing their studies. If you're an NTU student and would like to know more about Rise, please visit ntu.ac.uk/rise

Join Rish and Seth as they speak to recent NTU graduate Samantha Famulare; chatting all about studying for a masters degree as an international student, the process of applying for a Visa, and how opting for a volunteering position can lead to a full-time job. 

If you want to learn more about Groubook, visit https://groubook.co.uk/en/  

‘Let’s Talk About…’ is a mini-series that discusses anything and everything about Rise! With over 50% of NTU students eligible for such support we thought we would talk about it, asking a selection of questions to a number of students, giving their take and experience on various rise-based topics.

Today’s episode is all about disability; discussing both physical and hidden disabilities, disability confident employers, and how one might address their disability in an interview and, or job application.

If you're an NTU student and want to know more about Rise, please visit ntu.ac.uk/rise 

Join Diana and Seth as they chat with recent NTU graduate Kaitlyn Elverson; discussing wildlife conservation, b-lines and the different kinds of transferable skills and interview stories one can gain when working towards their future career. 

If you would like to learn more about the b-line project Kaityln is currently working on and to know how you can do your bit for the environment, please visit: https://www.buglife.org.uk/our-work/b-lines/ 

Remember, if you're an NTU student, you can complete our Sustainability Employability Award.

'Let’s Talk About…’ is a mini-series that discusses anything and everything about Rise! With over 50% of NTU students eligible for such support we thought we would talk about it, asking a selection of questions to a number of students, giving their take and experience on various rise-based topics. 

Today’s episode is all about working a part-time job whilst studying for your degree; chatting not only about how and where students can find part-time work, but ways in which they can balance such work with their studies. If you're an NTU student and want to know more about Rise, please visit ntu.ac.uk/rise

Join Seth and Diana as they catch up with recent NTU graduate Scott Bayliss; chatting all about his journey so far entering the world of work. Along the way, discussing the kind of opportunities he pursued whilst studying at university, the importance of looking after one's mental health, and pursuing a career different from your degree. 

In this episode, Scott also talks about completing 5k every day for 2 weeks in order to raise awareness for mental health, as well as raising £515 for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably). 

If you would like to donate to CALM or would like more information, visit https://www.thecalmzone.net

‘Let’s Talk About…’ is a mini-series that discusses anything and everything about Rise! With over 50% of NTU students eligible for such support we thought we would talk about it, asking a selection of questions to a number of students, giving their take and experience on various rise-based topics.

Today’s episode is all about Jobs, Placements and Internships; chatting all about the how, what, when and why of applying for a role within the working world.

If you're an NTU student and want to know more about Rise, please visit ntu.ac.uk/rise

Join Paige and Seth as they speak to recent NTU graduate Tomi Jaiyeola; discussing a career in civil engineering, the advantages of doing a placement, and how having a plan can help you in your future career pursuits.

Join Paige and Seth as they catch up with recent NTU graduate Lizzie Baugh; chatting all about her studies, the Brackenhurst campus, riding for Team GB and last but not least, the possibility of one day competing at the Olympics!

Join Seth and Maddie (in her empcast debut) as they speak to NTU's very own Student Union President, Conor Naughton. Discussing placements, DJ'ing, Employability Awards and his journey so far entering the world of work.