Backstage Pass University Edition

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Tuition, networking, study skills and time management... There are so many things to think about before attending university! Hosts Brianna and Sam are here to make it all a little easier to understand. In this 4-part educational series, they connect with Ontario university students at various points in their academic careers as well as institutional experts to address the common questions and concerns of new students. Along the way, they'll highlight an array of resources to support students with specific needs. Together, they'll identify and investigate the barriers that prospective students from equity-deserving groups may face when entering university spaces. As a bonus, Backstage Pass offers free eLearning Modules that go deeper into each episode topic. Backstage Pass is funded by an eCampusOntario Virtual Learning Strategy grant and the Government of Ontario, and is a collaboration between students, staff, and community members based at Ryerson University (Renaming in process) and York University. The included music and/or sound effects from Jamendo and Artlist are used with permission in this project, but the user is not free to remix the content containing music and/or sound effects, extract and use the music out of the context of the podcast or use the music or sound effects offline. All other material is licensed under an Ontario Commons License.1.0.

Episodes

  1. Ep.4 -- How Do I Balance it All? : Time Management, Study Skills and Student Advocacy

    02/11/2022

    Ep.4 -- How Do I Balance it All? : Time Management, Study Skills and Student Advocacy

    So many assignments, so little time! Time management and creating a healthy school-life balance can be overwhelming, especially when students have other responsibilities, such as work, family, or personal health issues. In this final episode, Bri and Sam focus on student success and advocacy. Listen to 3 students' perspectives and their unique experiences with accommodations and support. Co-hosts discuss time as an equity issue and sit down with Alfred Ene, Manager of the Office of Student Community Relations at York, to learn about how advocacy and equity supports benefit student learning. Backstage Pass is funded by an eCampus Ontario Virtual Learning Strategy Grant, and  is a collaboration between students, staff, and community members based at Ryerson University (Renaming in process) and York University. Timestamps 01:02  Intro - What Is Time Management? 03:22  Upgrading Skills - Mature Student Perspective with Suzy 05:39  School Life Balance - Mental Health Perspective with Kelsae 09:16  Asking for Help and Communicating Needs - Bri and Sam Discuss 13:11  Time Is An Equity Issue 15:33  Accessibility In University - Disability Perspective with Savannah 17:34  Supporting Student Success with Alfred Ene 36:51  Last Minute Study Tips and Wrapping Up Resources Access the transcript and free eLearning modules HERE! Episode Transcript eLearning Module Follow the Project Follow the Backstage Pass Podcast through @RyersonSLLS on Instagram and Twitter! Credits Ryerson University (Renaming in process) Content Experts Meera Govindasamy, Academic Engagement Specialist, Principal Investigator Andrew Bisnauth, Manager, Student Life and Campus Engagement York University Content Experts Kayla Lascasas, New Student Transition Coordinator Jair Kallidumbil, Manager, Student Life Student Advisory Committee Riya Bhatla Micah Chu Karanveer Khadra Media Production Research Assistants Samantha McNulty, co-host and technical producer Brianna Roett, co-host and producer Designers Mariam Ahmed, Instructional Designer Sally Goldberg Powell, Instructional Technologist Erica Wu, Graphic Designer Ali Aird, Project Manager The included music and sound effects from Jamendo and Artlist (and any other vendor) is used with permission in this project, but the user is not free to remix the content containing music, extract and use the music out of the context of the podcast or use the music offline. All other material is licenced under an Ontario Commons License.1.0. Please see this citation list for all sound effects and music used on the podcast.

    39 min
  2. Ep.3 -- How Do I Make Connections? : Networking, Community Building and Student Leadership

    02/10/2022

    Ep.3 -- How Do I Make Connections? : Networking, Community Building and Student Leadership

    “I don’t know how to talk to professors” and “I don’t know how to network or make friends” are  some of the questions we find ourselves asking as new students entering university.  The thought of forming new relationships can be intimidating, and that makes total sense. It’s scary to think about going to a place with thousands of people and not knowing anyone. Join Brianna and Sam as they break down the best networking techniques to create valuable connections and opportunities. Does all networking have to be in person? What does virtual networking look like? University student Lavarnan talks about how getting out of your comfort zone and connecting with others with shared interests can create spaces for advocacy and community building in physical and virtual environments. Backstage Pass is funded by an eCampus Ontario Virtual Learning Strategy Grant, and  is a collaboration between students, staff, and community members based at Ryerson University (Renaming in process) and York University. Timestamps 01:44  Intro - Building Professional Relationships 03:42  Discussion - Networking Misconceptions and Looking Back to Our First Year 11:42  Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone and Student Leadership - Student Feature Lavarnan 18:23  Making Networking Less Intimidating - Tips and Tricks! 23:01  Closing Thoughts and Wrapping Up Resources Access the transcript and free eLearning modules HERE! Episode Transcript eLearning Module Follow the Project Follow the Backstage Pass Podcast through @RyersonSLLS on Instagram and Twitter! Credits Ryerson University (Renaming in process) Content Experts Meera Govindasamy, Academic Engagement Specialist, Principal Investigator Andrew Bisnauth, Manager, Student Life and Campus Engagement York University Content Experts Kayla Lascasas, New Student Transition Coordinator Jair Kallidumbil, Manager, Student Life Student Advisory Committee Riya Bhatla Micah Chu Karanveer Khadra Media Production Research Assistants Samantha McNulty, co-host and technical producer Brianna Roett, co-host and producer Designers Mariam Ahmed, Instructional Designer Sally Goldberg Powell, Instructional Technologist Erica Wu, Graphic Designer Ali Aird, Project Manager The included music and/or sound effects from Jamendo and Artlist are used with permission in this project, but the user is not free to remix the content containing music and/or sound effects, extract and use the music out of the context of the podcast or use the music or sound effects offline. All other material is licensed under an Ontario Commons License.1.0. Please see this citation list for all sound effects and music used on the podcast.

    25 min
  3. Ep.2 -- How Do I Pay For All This? : Financing Your Education

    02/10/2022

    Ep.2 -- How Do I Pay For All This? : Financing Your Education

    What the heck is OSAP and how does it work? Finding the resources and funding to pay for all of the costs associated with university is no small job. Often times, students may not be aware of the financial resources available to them such as grants, scholarships, and bursaries. This episode, Sam and Bri sit down with Karen Warner, the head of scholarships and bursaries at York University, to discuss the various options available to finance your post secondary education. Backstage Pass is funded by an eCampus Ontario Virtual Learning Strategy Grant, and  is a collaboration between students, staff, and community members based at Ryerson University (Renaming in process) and York University. Timestamps 01:55  Intro - Financing your Education 02:49  Finance talk with the expert -  Karen Warner Interview 29:29  Financing options for students in EDG’s 35:46  How to get the most out of your Degree 41:42  Wrapping up and Closing Thoughts Resources Access the transcript and free eLearning modules HERE! Episode Transcript eLearning Module Follow the Project Follow the Backstage Pass Podcast through @RyersonSLLS on Instagram and Twitter! Credits Ryerson University (Renaming in process) Content Experts Meera Govindasamy, Academic Engagement Specialist, Principal Investigator Andrew Bisnauth, Manager, Student Life and Campus Engagement York University Content Experts Kayla Lascasas, New Student Transition Coordinator Jair Kallidumbil, Manager, Student Life Student Advisory Committee Riya Bhatla Micah Chu Karanveer Khadra Media Production Research Assistants Samantha McNulty, co-host and technical producer Brianna Roett, co-host and producer Designers Mariam Ahmed, Instructional Designer Sally Goldberg Powell, Instructional Technologist Erica Wu, Graphic Designer Ali Aird, Project Manager The included music and/or sound effects from Jamendo and Artlist are used with permission in this project, but the user is not free to remix the content containing music and/or sound effects, extract and use the music out of the context of the podcast or use the music or sound effects offline. All other material is licensed under an Ontario Commons License.1.0. Please see this citation list for all sound effects and music used on the podcast.

    43 min
  4. Ep.1 -- Where Do I Belong? : Identity and Academics

    02/10/2022

    Ep.1 -- Where Do I Belong? : Identity and Academics

    What do you think the typical university student looks like? A lot of the time we don’t imagine ourselves as the ideal student, whether it be because we may not see ourselves on the same academic level or that we don’t see ourselves represented in media covering university experience. This episode, Sam and Bri talk to current university students about their perceptions of “the typical university student”, where these stereotypes come from, and what supports exist for students from equity deserving groups. Backstage Pass is funded by an eCampus Ontario Virtual Learning Strategy Grant, and  is a collaboration between students, staff, and community members based at Ryerson University (Renaming in process) and York University. Timestamps 00:45  Intro! What is Backstage Pass? 02:09  What does the typical University Student Look Like? - Student Interviews 10:09  Stereotypes - Where do we get our ideas about university? 17:53  Defining Equity Deserving 21:12  Resources for students in Equity Deserving Groups 22:58  Closing Thoughts and Wrapping Up Resources Access the transcript and free eLearning modules HERE! Episode Transcript eLearning Module Check out this resource list to find out what student supports are available at Ontario universities Follow the Project Follow the Backstage Pass Podcast through @RyersonSLLS on Instagram and Twitter! Credits Ryerson University (Renaming in process) Content Experts Meera Govindasamy, Academic Engagement Specialist, Principal Investigator Andrew Bisnauth, Manager, Student Life and Campus Engagement York University Content Experts Kayla Lascasas, New Student Transition Coordinator Jair Kallidumbil, Manager, Student Life Student Advisory Committee Riya Bhatla Micah Chu Karanveer Khadra Media Production Research Assistants Samantha McNulty, co-host and technical producer Brianna Roett, co-host and producer Designers Mariam Ahmed, Instructional Designer Sally Goldberg Powell, Instructional Technologist Erica Wu, Graphic Designer Ali Aird, Project Manager The included music and/or sound effects from Jamendo and Artlist are used with permission in this project, but the user is not free to remix the content containing music and/or sound effects, extract and use the music out of the context of the podcast or use the music or sound effects offline. All other material is licensed under an Ontario Commons License.1.0. Please see this citation list for all sound effects and music used on the podcast.

    24 min
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Tuition, networking, study skills and time management... There are so many things to think about before attending university! Hosts Brianna and Sam are here to make it all a little easier to understand. In this 4-part educational series, they connect with Ontario university students at various points in their academic careers as well as institutional experts to address the common questions and concerns of new students. Along the way, they'll highlight an array of resources to support students with specific needs. Together, they'll identify and investigate the barriers that prospective students from equity-deserving groups may face when entering university spaces. As a bonus, Backstage Pass offers free eLearning Modules that go deeper into each episode topic. Backstage Pass is funded by an eCampusOntario Virtual Learning Strategy grant and the Government of Ontario, and is a collaboration between students, staff, and community members based at Ryerson University (Renaming in process) and York University. The included music and/or sound effects from Jamendo and Artlist are used with permission in this project, but the user is not free to remix the content containing music and/or sound effects, extract and use the music out of the context of the podcast or use the music or sound effects offline. All other material is licensed under an Ontario Commons License.1.0.

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