Post-Secondary Tea

LEAP Canada

The hub of real stories from real students for students on how to post-secondary with ease and lots of fun...because it's where the best memories are created--only if you do it correctly! Let us guide you! Learn more about LEAP Canada at https://beacons.ai/leap.canada

  1. 08/17/2023

    Exploring the Journey of a Student Tech-Founder: An In-Depth Q&A

    🚀 Looking for advice from someone in the intersection of tech and the entrepreneurial space? In this episode, we're thrilled to be able to share the journey of HaoHao Du— a Computer Science student who's played a pivotal role in co-founding projects in a variety of industries, such as Laser Wallet in Crypto, and iContribute in Educational Tech! He shares the exciting experience of moving from Canada to Silicon Valley to fundraise a venture, to hitting the realities of shutting down weeks after moving. His resiliency is evident in where he continues to share the notable takeaways learnt along his career. Tune in to gain his insights, mindset to a "just get it started" motivation, and a glimpse into someone whose proudly taken a leap of faith. 💻 ✨

  2. 07/19/2023

    STEM Student FAQ: All About Lab Research!

    🔬 Feeling overwhelmed by all things related to securing research positions? You've come to the right place! In this episode, we've gathered two Western University graduates, Sofia Varon & Katarina Zorcic, both with extensive research lab backgrounds, ready to address some of the most common questions and concerns. Whether you're looking to learn how to stand out amongst a pool of research applicants, choose the right project for your goals, or elevate your cold emailing tactics, tune in today!🎙️💬

  3. 06/10/2023

    Meeting Our Co-Founder: Internship FAQ

    🎧 Get your headphones ready for a detailed episode on all your career-related questions with our Co-Founder, Caitlin Wong! As a recent graduate of the Richard Ivey School of Business @ Western University, she guides us through some of her personal experiences in the commonly daunting world of job recruitment. As well, she reflects on LEAP's foundational journey, university experiences, and tips and tricks to get through the corporate world. Through seasoned internship experience, listeners will be able to gain first-hand insights on the triumphs, challenges, and lessons learned as a young professional. 🚀✨

  4. 05/16/2023

    Meet The Presidents: University FAQ

    🎙️ Calling all high-school students! Looking to gain perspectives on some of the most commonly asked questions regarding university? You've come to the right place! Join us on this episode as we delve into the captivating experiences of LEAP's Co-Presidents, both during their time in the organization and their adventures in post-secondary education. Answers to those burning questions about selecting the right institution for you, programs and majors, and navigating the exhilarating world of extracurricular activities all ready to be uncovered! 🎓✨

  5. 02/11/2022

    What Are Office Hours

    📚 Transitioning from high school to post-secondary can be a significant change academically. With midterms feeling like they come up just as you're getting used to a class, the first semester of school can feel overwhelming. It can be scary to ask a question in huge lecture halls filled with hundreds of students. But one of the most underutilized ways to get the help you need to succeed in your courses is going to office hours. In this episode, we speak with Truman Be, a Computer Science student at Queen's University and a TA who shares his insight on how office hours can help you succeed on your next exam! 🖇

    What Are Office Hours

  6. 01/08/2022

    INTERNSHIPS 101

    🏫 With an increasingly competitive job market, students are under so much pressure to gain industry-relevant experience while in post-secondary, which often comes through internships. The internship application process can seem very daunting when you're looking from the outside. In this month's episode, we'll be breaking down some of the best tips to secure an internship and what to expect while working. 🎙 Join us as we speak to Ivey School of Business student Maggie Chen on how she secured internships in consulting at a Big Four Firm, law and product management.

    INTERNSHIPS 101

  7. 11/28/2021

    How to Avoid the Freshman Fifteen

    🍔 Do you feel like you’re gaining the Freshman Fifteen or want to know how you can avoid gaining it in the first place? Then this is the perfect episode for you! Moving away from home and living in a new environment where you might have to cook or live off res food can be a big adjustment. It can be hard managing classes, extra-curricular's and social activities with trying to stay healthy and balanced. 💪🏼Join us as we speak with Justyn Ng and Daniyal Khan to gain insight on how to avoid gaining those extra pounds. Hint: you don’t have to eat salads for every meal 🥬

    How to Avoid the Freshman Fifteen

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    Season 2 Trailer

    ☕️ Welcome to Post-Secondary Tea, a podcast by LEAP Canada 🐸. In each episode, we bring together post-secondary students from across Canada to share their tips on how to make the most of your university experience. From changing majors to joining a frat, our guests are sharing all their first-hand experience and insight which you won't find anywhere else.  🎙 We release a new episode every month so make sure to subscribe to be notified whenever a new episode drops!

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The hub of real stories from real students for students on how to post-secondary with ease and lots of fun...because it's where the best memories are created--only if you do it correctly! Let us guide you! Learn more about LEAP Canada at https://beacons.ai/leap.canada

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  • Creator
    LEAP Canada
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © LEAP Canada