8 episodes

This podcast aims to unravel the corners of university that you may not always hear about. Joining me each episode are guests who have lived through new, challenging or difficult experiences during their time at University and they will be sharing their stories, along with some advice for if you are ever in the same situations as them.
Cover art photo provided by Pang Yuhao on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@yuhao

University Podcast Sarah Hartley

    • Society & Culture

This podcast aims to unravel the corners of university that you may not always hear about. Joining me each episode are guests who have lived through new, challenging or difficult experiences during their time at University and they will be sharing their stories, along with some advice for if you are ever in the same situations as them.
Cover art photo provided by Pang Yuhao on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@yuhao

    Episode 8: Graduating: The Ins and Outs of Finishing Uni

    Episode 8: Graduating: The Ins and Outs of Finishing Uni

    Welcome back to the University Podcast! In this episode I am joined by two lovely guests who chat to me about their experiences in their final years of University. My first guest, Alex, finished Uni last year and has been working for a year but is now in the process of applying to do a masters. My second guest, Skye, is just about to finish her Philosophy degree and is looking at lots of different career options. This is the eighth and final episode in the first series of the University Podcast. This podcast aims to unravel the mysteries of University, covering all the topics that you wouldn’t usually hear about! 

    Thank you so much for supporting this podcast! Please do go and spread the word if you have enjoyed listening, and stay tuned for series two!

    • 34 min
    Episode 7: Friends: Can You Take Them With You?

    Episode 7: Friends: Can You Take Them With You?

    Welcome back to the University Podcast! In this episode I am joined by the lovely Brandon. Brandon took a gap year before going to University and so had lots of different friendship circles; school friends, work friends and then new Uni mates too. In this episode we discuss friendships both at school and University as well as the transitions that happen when you move from sixth form into freshers. This is the seventh episode in the series which aims to unravel the mysteries of University, covering all the topics that you wouldn’t usually hear about! 

    If you want to hear more from Brandon go and find his YouTube: IsThatBrandon.

    • 30 min
    Episode 6: Age Doesn't Define You: Being Slightly Older at University

    Episode 6: Age Doesn't Define You: Being Slightly Older at University

    Welcome back to the University Podcast! This week I am joined by the wonderful Eliott Johnson. Eliott came to University aged 20 and turned 21 two weeks into his first year. In this episode we chat about the experience of being a slightly older student at University and Eliott offers advice for if you are ever in the same situation as him. This is the sixth episode in the podcast series which aims to tackle the topics related to University that you won't always hear about, discussing challenging or difficult situations and looking at how to overcome them.  

    • 29 min
    Episode 5: Speaking Out: Mental Health at University

    Episode 5: Speaking Out: Mental Health at University

    Welcome back to the University Podcast! This week I am joined by the lovely Laura Hickie. Laura had struggled with mental health before coming to University and her symptoms reappeared in her second year. In this episode we discuss the reality of living with mental health problems whilst studying away from home and Laura offers advice for if you are ever in the same situation as her. This is the fifth episode in the podcast series which aims to tackle the topics related to University that you won't always hear about, discussing challenging or difficult situations and looking at how to overcome them.  

    • 30 min
    Episode 4: When Two Become One: Twins at University

    Episode 4: When Two Become One: Twins at University

    Welcome back to the University Podcast. This week I'm joined by Eve. Eve is a twin and grew up watching her sister experience everything in the same way that she did. However, when it came to University her twin, May went off to Manchester whilst Eve stayed at home and completed an art foundation course. In this episode we discuss the experience of being a twin and not only attending different Universities, but being in different years at Uni too. Eve talks about her experience of taking a gap year and being a twin and offers advice for you if you are ever in the same situation as her. This is the fourth episode in the podcast series which aims to tackle the topics related to University that you won't always hear about, discussing challenging or difficult situations and looking at how to overcome them.  

    • 26 min
    Episode 3: Performances on a New Scale

    Episode 3: Performances on a New Scale

    Welcome back to the University Podcast. This week I'm joined by Jason. During his 3 years at uni Jason has been no stranger to the stage, performing in musicals, doing A Cappella as well as hosting his own radio show. In this episode we discuss the experience of performing at University, asking what is different about it compared to other performance settings as well discussing challenges with representation on stage. I will ask Jason about what he has found enjoyable, challenging or just annoying about his time performing and what advice he would give to people who want to perform in shows during their time at University. This is the third episode in the podcast series which aims to tackle the topics related to University that you won't always hear about, discussing challenging or difficult situations and looking at how to overcome them.  

    • 28 min

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