UniTea UniBridge

“The first secret of getting what you want, is knowing what you want.” - Arthur D. Hlavaty

In this episode, we discuss more about university admissions and contemplate an alternative approach and mindset towards gap years. Zhen Yuan also shares some tips and advice for juniors to consider when applying for universities overseas.

Resources Mentioned: 
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Podcast Timestamps:

00:00 Tips For Juniors Going Through The IB System
02:10 University Admissions Preparations
04:31 Building Portfolio During Gap Year
07:48 Taking Up Internships? (And Where To Find Them)
14:43 Final Tips & Advice For Pre-U Internships
16:25 Summary And Attitude Towards Gap Year
20:04 CV

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“There are times when delaying a decision has benefit. Often, allowing a set period of time to mull something over so your brain can work it through generates a thoughtful and effective decision.” - Nancy Morris

Join us to learn more about keeping your options open with Zhen Yuan, a freshman at Oxford University who is currently studying Politics and History. In this episode, Zhen Yuan shares her reflections after facing a rejection from Oxford, what she did during her gap year, how she reapplied and was eventually accepted into Oxford. 

Resources mentioned:
Zhen Yuan’s TODAY commentary piece - https://www.todayonline.com/commentary/winding-path-oxford-university-gap-year-growing

Podcast Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro 
00:42 How Did You Decide On Your Current Disciplines?
02:12 How Did You Realise Your Decision Was Based On Peer Pressure? 
04:56 What Would You Have Done Differently? 
07:54 After Getting Rejected, Did You Think Of Applying To Another University? 
10:03 What Was Your Attitude And Mentality During The Initial Rejection?
11:57 Advice For Juniors
15:16 Choosing Universities
17:56 Tips For Juniors Going Through The IB System

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In Part 2 of this UniTea Episode, Alvin zones in on some of the key differences between US and UK universities. Often find yourself confused between the application processes for these top destinations? Fret not, as Alvin breaks them down and offers us valuable insight into how we can approach them confidently and efficiently! 

Podcast Timestamps

00:00 Resources Curated For Overseas Uni Applicants & Undergrads
01:47 Differences Between US & UK Universities
06:42 Rough Schedule For UCast Education
10:15 For US Applications, How Many Schools Should I Apply For?
13:16 Differences Between Type Of Interview Prep (UK & US)
17:02 Life Hacks & Ways To Stretch That Dollar Overseas
19:56 Summary

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“If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” - Thomas Edison

Join us in this conversation with Alvin from Project Access, a non-profit organization that connects bright Singaporean pre-university students from underprivileged and underrepresented backgrounds with Singaporean student mentors at top universities.

In this special edition, Alvin tackles some of our frequently asked questions on pursuing an overseas education. As he touches on some of our common worries for the application process and challenges the many myths that surround it, we are reminded of the importance of keeping our options open and having the courage to rise up to the challenge. 

Podcast Timestamps

00:00 Intro
00:52 About Project Access
02:25 Interview Outline
03:03 If I'm Not Exceptional, Should I Still Apply Overseas?
06:11 What If I Don't Know What Course To Apply For Yet?
08:19 Importance Of Grades In Uni Applications
11:59 Pandemic & Racism: Big Concern?
14:02 Funding For Overseas Universities
17:25 Exploring Internships vs Studying For Exams
21:09 How To Decide Which College To Apply For?
25:38 Why Oxford?
28:46 Resources Curated For Overseas Uni Applicants & Undergrads

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“People who repeatedly find career success leave to broaden their perspective and understand that there are always several roads to getting where you want to go.” - Carla Harris

Join us in this conversation with Serena, a junior at Washington University. As she shares about changing majors from history and archaeology to history and computer science, we learn what it means to remain open-minded and to be willing to challenge preconceived notions in order to find where our interests truly lie. She also shares useful tips regarding framing one’s university application and what studying in the US can be like!  

Podcast Timestamps 

00:00 Intro 
01:00 Changing Majors 
06:17 Framing Uni Applications
08:15 Application Essay Tips
10:55 Exploring One’s Interests In University
13:40 Student Life At Washington University
17:04 Academic Rigor 

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“Broaden your horizons. They’re the only ones you’ll ever have so make them as wide as possible.” - Jennifer Cruise

In this episode, Serena shares about her internships and how her experiences have shaped her perceptions of the respective industries. Apart from discussing her application for a Juris Doctor, she also offers valuable advice to potential university applicants looking to apply for US universities. So sit back, relax and have some tea while you listen to this Podcast! 

Podcast timestamps: 

00:00 Internships And Career Choices
06:13 Research Assistant Experiences
08:31 Studying Law In The US
14:48 Advice For Past Self While Applying For University
16:31 Final Advice

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