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Come explore the UVic student experience with us! Created by UVic's Office of Student Life.

  1. 04/14/2021

    Finding summer jobs with Emma Ulveland

    In this episode, we meet with Emma, an upper-year student who dicusses her journey finding summer jobs while in university. She talks about where to look for jobs, how to get hired, and making connections in the community. Host: Briar Mayoh Music: Christopher Warren Show

    28 min

  2. 03/30/2021

    Getting involved in research with Anna Brandfors

    In this episode, we talk with Anna Brandfors, a undergraduate student and Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award (JCURA) recipient. Anna speaks about her journey getting involved in research throughout her degree and what she has learned along the way. She talks about reaching out to professors and using connections, as well as ways to become involved without prior experience! Host: Briar Mayoh Music: Christopher Warren Show

    33 min

  3. 03/23/2021

    Finding housing off-campus with Maya Lubell

    In this episode, we meet with Maya, a UVic student in her last year of undergrad. She talks about her experience trying to find off-campus housing in Victoria. She discusses the various things on her checklist she wanted in her living arrangment, as well as how that checklist has changed over the years. She also talks about the safety challanges she has faced as a female finding housing.

    38 min

  4. 03/16/2021

    The journey of getting into medical school with UBC medical students

    In this episode, we talk with Shan and Anika about their individual journies getting admitted into UBC medical school. As first and second year medical students, they discuss various aspects of the journey such as the extra-curriculars they chose to pursue in undergrad, taking the MCAT, and the reality of how they percieve medical school now. They also give some great advice for self-care and mindsets when entering medical school.  Host: Briar Mayoh Music: Christopher Warren Show notes Student Wellness Centre SupportConnect

    34 min

  5. 03/09/2021

    Students helping students at The Peer Support Centre

    In this episode, we chat with Emily Hadley, the Peer Support Centre Outreach Officer for The Peer Support Centre. Emily talks about some of the resoruces The Peer Support Centre can offer, both on- and off-campus. She also talks about why students should use this awesome resource and gives some helpful advice when dealing with overwhelming stress in university. Host: Briar Mayoh Music: Christopher Warren Show notes Student Wellness Centre SupportConnect

    11 min

  6. 03/02/2021

    Seeking help with a UVic counsellor

    In this episode, we chat with Dawn Schell, a counsellor with UVic's Student Wellness Centre. Dawn shares a wealth of information about counselling and mental health, including what an appointment with a counsellor might be like, questions you can ask the counsellor, signs that you might be struggling, and more. She also talks about SupportConnect, UVic's new 24/7 mental health service.  Host: Briar Mayoh Music: Christopher Warren Show notes Student Wellness Centre SupportConnect

    23 min

  7. 11/21/2020

    Become a better writer with UVic's Centre for Academic Communication

    In this episode, we chat with Nanci Ami and Madeleine Walker from UVic's Centre for Academic Communication. In our only multi-guest episode of the season, Nanci and Madeleine share their perspectives on how university writing is different from high school writing, the 40-20-40 strategy they recommend when writing a paper or major assignment, and share some of their best advice to be a strong writer.  Host: Nicole Crozier Music: Christopher Warren Show notes: Centre for Academic Communication

    47 min

  8. 11/21/2020

    Studying from your bedroom with Kate Bourdon

    In this episode, we chat with first-year student Kate Bourdon. Kate is currently taking all her classes online from the Lower Mainland. Kate shares what it has been like to start university from her childhood bedroom, why she choose to take a reduced courseload and several electives instead of a full suite of science courses, what she has done to meet other UVic students, and so much more. Host: Nicole Crozier Music: Christopher Warren

    24 min
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Come explore the UVic student experience with us! Created by UVic's Office of Student Life.

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  • Creator
    UVic Student Life
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © UVic Student Life
  • Show Website
    Meet Me in the Quad