Uni-filtered

Chariteach

This podcast was created to offer an unfiltered glimpse into the stories of current or former university students. Our aim is empower people to pursue their goals, regardless of background, and engage in raw conversations surrounding mental health, career development, finding purpose, navigating change, and unlocking potential. Join us in this safe space to supercharge your journey. Hosted and produced by Akanksha Agarwal. Brought to you by Chariteach Australia.

Episodes

  1. Ep.6 | Building a social skincare company with Ahana Banerjee

    07/27/2023

    Ep.6 | Building a social skincare company with Ahana Banerjee

    In this episode with Ahana Banerjee, Founder and CEO of Clear, we dived into the following: 🧷 Letting go of attachments as a startup founder 💗 Creating an inclusive company culture 👤 Understanding the people using the app ⏱️ Networking and managing your time Hope you find this episode enjoyable, and many thanks to Ahana for her generosity and sharings. Track, build, and create your skincare journey here: https://getclearapp.com/

    1 hr
  2. Ep.5 | Confrontation, Comparison & Purpose with Sophia Hotung

    07/20/2023

    Ep.5 | Confrontation, Comparison & Purpose with Sophia Hotung

    At some point or another, we have all compared ourselves to the people around us. The age of social media has not helped with this. This episode features, Artist, Illustrator, Content Creator, Writer and (former) Podcaster, Sophia Hotung. Sophia is well known for creating The Hong Konger, which has been exhibited at the Affordable Art Fair, Soho House, Eaton Hong Kong, the Wild Lot, Oi Ling Antiques, Young Soy Gallery, and Art Next Expo. Her work funds and supports advocacy and education initiatives for chronic disability issues, women’s rights, and the representation of Hong Kong in art and literature. Join us in this honest conversation surrounding topics such as creativity, chronic illness, disability, and finding your purpose. To learn more about Sophia, check out: https://www.sophiahotung.com/

    1h 11m
  3. Ep.4 | Demystifying CVs with Ethan Lok

    07/13/2023

    Ep.4 | Demystifying CVs with Ethan Lok

    CVs are often the first touchpoint with recruiters. How long should they be? What is the format? How can one stand out in a sea of applications? Join Ethan, Summer Intern at Project Destined and I as we delve into some of these questions! Follow Ethan on LinkedIn for updates.

    35 min
  4. Ep.3 | Biomedical Science, Work-life balance, and finding yourself in Paris with Serena Zhao

    06/02/2023

    Ep.3 | Biomedical Science, Work-life balance, and finding yourself in Paris with Serena Zhao

    "College is very busy, and you'll have 20 million things to do at all times, and it feels like it never ends because it really does never end, but I think it's super important to take time out of your day for friends." This was a very special conversation with Serena Zhao, a rising senior at Harvard studying Bioengineering. We talked about Serena's research experiences, deciding on a major, and the book: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. Dried mangoes can be found at your nearest Woolworths! --- The Unifiltered Podcast aims to demystify the world of higher education, spark authentic conversations and empower you to achieve your ambitions. Featuring a variety of guests, all creating change, and breaking barriers, we hope you find this an interesting listen. --- Follow Chariteach on Facebook (@chariteachaustralia), or email us at chariteach@foldingourfutures.org. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, seek help here: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ or https://www.wearespur.com/org/mentalhealthhub Hosted & Produced by Akanksha Agarwal.

    31 min
  5. Ep.2 | The international student experience, finding a job and post-graduation reflections with Meshita Advani

    06/02/2023

    Ep.2 | The international student experience, finding a job and post-graduation reflections with Meshita Advani

    "I cannot pick a favourite Taylor Swift song, please amend the question." In this episode, I sat down with a childhood friend, Meshita Advani, to talk about the international student experience, challenges of landing an entry-level role, and internships during your degree. We covered topics of biotechnology, fundraising and Meshita's reflections after recently graduating from Rutgers University. --- The Unifiltered Podcast aims to demystify the world of higher education, spark authentic conversations and empower you to achieve your ambitions. Featuring a variety of guests, all creating change, and breaking barriers, we hope you find this an interesting listen. --- Follow Chariteach on Facebook(@chariteachaustralia), or email us at chariteach@foldingourfutures.org. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, seek help here: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ or https://www.wearespur.com/org/mentalhealthhub Hosted & Produced by Akanksha Agarwal.

    32 min
  6. Ep.1 | Listening, developmental psychology and Maybe You Should Talk to Someone with Dounia Crivelli

    05/31/2023

    Ep.1 | Listening, developmental psychology and Maybe You Should Talk to Someone with Dounia Crivelli

    Failure is inevitable, like learning to crawl. In this episode, I spoke with an Associate Psychologist at Us Therapy, Dounia Crivelli, where we spoke about the transition into university, finding parts of yourself within Psychology modules, true failure, and the world of clinical psychology. We ended the episode with a note on self-care. This episode was brought to you by Chariteach, a student-run society at The University of Melbourne, where we create inclusive spaces, democratising access to academic support, career development resources, and personal development. --- The Unifiltered Podcast aims to demystify the world of higher education, spark authentic conversations and empower you to achieve your ambitions. Featuring a variety of guests, all creating change, and breaking barriers, we hope you find this an interesting listen. --- Follow Chariteach on Facebook (@chariteachaustralia), or email us at chariteach@foldingourfutures.org Learn more about Dounia's work at https://us-therapy.sg/ . If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, seek help here: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ or https://www.wearespur.com/org/mentalhealthhub Hosted & Produced by Akanksha Agarwal. Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unifiltered/message

    31 min
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About

This podcast was created to offer an unfiltered glimpse into the stories of current or former university students. Our aim is empower people to pursue their goals, regardless of background, and engage in raw conversations surrounding mental health, career development, finding purpose, navigating change, and unlocking potential. Join us in this safe space to supercharge your journey. Hosted and produced by Akanksha Agarwal. Brought to you by Chariteach Australia.

Information

  • Creator
    Chariteach
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chariteach
  • Show Website
    Uni-filtered