Nuggets of Truth
By NAIT Nugget
We aim to introduce the NAIT student body to the various programs and opportunities NAIT has to offer by speaking with different people from different programs. In doing this, we provide students with different perspectives and the tools to make an educated decision surrounding their careers.
Nuggets of TruthFeb 17, 2023
Learning Services: Wendy Marusin
Roy and Allie chat with Learning Services' Manager, Wendy Marusin, to learn about skiing, incredible initiatives at NAIT and how she stayed one step ahead of the pandemic. Listen to the end for some of Roy's calm advice.
Culinary Student: Reece Martin
Roy and Allie sit down on empty stomachs with culinary student, Reece Martin, to find out what it's like to travel the world, tips for making a killer grilled cheese and how to shop for food on a budget. Listen to the end to hear Reece's number one advice on cooking chicken.
Marketing Student: Alleah Boisvert
Roy and Allie sit down with marketing student, Alleah Boisvert, to discuss how to get a passing mark, what a marketing student's course load can look like and what it's like to babysit 17 hedgehogs. Listen to the end to hear Roy pop off about rice.
NAITSA Videographer: Daniel Chamberlin
Roy and Allie chat with NAITSA's videographer, Daniel Chamberlin, to find out what it takes to make an award-winning film, learn tips on freelancing and how to get involved at NAIT. Listen to the end for a fun fact on wrestling.
Editor-in-chief: Amy St. Amand
Roy and Allie sit down with their boss and editor-in-chief, Amy St. Amand, to find out what she's like outside of work, how she ended up at NAIT and what it takes to run a newspaper. Listen to the very end to hear Amy's hesitant opinion on bolo ties.
Roy and Allie's final hurrah
Roy and Allie go live On-Air for a reflection on their journeys, a semester recap and a look into the future. Listen to the end for their sad goodbyes and final advice. Don’t worry, they will still be releasing episodes into the new year!
Global Edmonton Journalist: Morgan Black
Roy and Allie have a call with Global Edmonton Journalist, Morgan Black, to find out what it takes to make it in the industry, what a day in the life of a journalist looks like and how a pork chop tastes at 3 a.m. Listen to the end for the host's tip on how to survive simple requests.
NAIT Accessibility Coordinator: Gifty Amakye
Roy and Allie discuss real issues with Accessibility Coordinator, Gifty Amakye. With International Day of Persons with Disabilities quickly approaching on December 3rd, the hosts learn what having a disability really means, the effects of environmental factors and how NAIT can help. Listen to the end for Roy's mantra to live by.
NAITSA's VP Internal: Tyleen Saison
Roy and Allie chat with VP Internal, Tyleen Saison, to find out how to get free stuff, how homeschoolers dominated the COVID lockdown and what foam smithing is. Listen to the end to hear Tyleen give advice that SAVED Allie's assignment.
Nîsôhkamâtotân Centre Manager: Derek Thunder
Roy and Allie get the inside scoop on real problems in aboriginal communities, what it takes to make change, and how to look inwards to find your truest self from Derek Thunder. Listen to the end to hear Derek's secret weapon of advice.
NAITSA's VP Academic: Renata Medeiros
Roy and Allie sit down with VP Academic, Renata Medeiros, to find out what it takes to move to a new country, run a campaign and get elected to Executive Council... as an introvert. Listen to the end to hear some of Allie's cardinal advice while Roy takes it to the NEXT LEVEL.
Radio and Television Student: Davis Herman
Roy and Allie chat with THE Caravan King, Davis Herman, to find out about his life before NAIT, what brought him here, and the truth behind his band name. Listen to the end to hear some of Davis' sage advice.