So Tell Me...
Bonus Clips
Episodes
S2 Ep1: Georgia Harrington
For this fresh season of So, Tell Me... I have interviewed Georgia Harrington an insightful and funny Research Master's student studying at Kingston University. We discuss university in times of Covid, chronic illness and university and all things Research Master's.
Episode 15: Andrew Chogugudza
Sometimes a less conventional route can put you in a better place than a road more easily travelled. Andrew talks about his experience of completing two foundation years, an undergraduate degree and a post graduate diploma. He talks about how his persistence got him to where he is today in becoming a chartered quantity surveyor.
Episode 14: Lyndy Harden
Lyndy and I discuss her current job where we met when I was on Placement, her current project and how she got to benchtop work later in life. She talks about getting a music scholarship, working in clinical trials and her skill at networking.
Episode 13: Reem Kazim
Thinking of doing a foundation year? Listen to this episode for advice on doing a foundation year, moving to the UK from UAE and allowing yourself to improve and grow through your education. This week I discuss all these things and more with Reem, one of my friends and course mates.
Episode 12: Shankary Ravichelvam
This week Shankary and I discuss part time jobs while at uni and what time management looks like as you progress through your degree. We also discussed placement, internships and working during Covid times. Finally we talk about being a society president and the pressures that adds to the uni experience as well as the way it also adds to graduate job applications.
Episode 11: Anubha Pathak
This week on STM, Anubha and I discuss meeting each other on placement and working together extensively to develop our lab skills, what to consider when looking to do a PhD and imposter syndrome and some of the ways Anubha is using to overcome that overwhelming feeling.
Episode 10: Will Whiteside
This week I interview another friend I made in America. Studying to become an engineer, Will has had a memorable time at university and we discuss the ins and outs of being friends with your housemates (or not), whether university is right for everyone and how mental health plays a big part in your experience.
Episode 9: Bill Pollard
I chat with my Granddad about being a mature student and going to university at the ripe old age of 47. We discuss how his music career was never meant to be and how fitting at uni requires knee holes in your jeans (Not dad clothes). I learned some things I never knew about my Granddad and I hope that there is some good advice for mature students too!
Episode 8: Mary Desjardin
In this episode, Mary talks about her experience at University and how she completed her Bachelor's and Master's degree alongside working on her mental health. We talk about becoming a teacher and how she wants to impact her students.
Episode 7: Chidera Ude
Chidera is doing her Master’s at Uni of Surrey where we met during our undergraduate degrees. We talk about a range of topics including troublesome housemates, coming to the UK as an international student and how final year punishes us all.
Episode 6: Irenie Shiangoli
I talk to Irenie about living at home whilst at University Vs living on Campus or in a house share. She also tells the story of how she found out about the great support provided by Surrey for Disabled Students and finally how a Gap year before starting Uni helped set her up for the most beneficial university experience.
Episode 5:
Zsófi Wolkensdorfer
In this episode I have a great conversation with Zsófi about being an international student, becoming fluent in English and what advice she would give to those interested in bioinformatic modelling.
Episode 4: Chichi Chogugudza
In this epidsode Kim interviews Chichi about University of Surrey, graduate jobs and her science career. They also discuss some truly horrifying lab experiences.
Episode 3: Katy Browne and Sarah Novroski
This week I talk to two very important people who I met whilst on Placement. The best friend duo Katy Browne and Sarah Novroski. We talk about our favourite memories from last year, how they both graduated early and got into grad school and finally about how they first met. It’s a great and chaotic conversation which I really enjoyed.
Episode 2: Alice Ravenscroft
Alice Ravenscroft, a final year veterinary bioscience student who I met in first year. Alice is charismatic and funny and throughout the episode we have the honour of also listening to Alice’s dogs in the background. We talk about our University of Surrey experiences as well as Alice’s interesting second year housemates.
Episode 1: Esmé Beaumont
I talk to Esmé, my childhood best friend and co-host of the Sparking Connections podcast about their experience applying to Oxbridge, managing expectations of university and letting go of friends that have blocked you on social media.
