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The Student Survival Podcast

The Student Survival Podcast

By Student Survival Podcast

A candid, real and comedic podcast following the struggles that students face, presented by University of Sunderland students Jordan Dodds and Lucy Louise Nicholaidis.
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Ep 34. The Finish Line

The Student Survival PodcastJun 04, 2021

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Ep 34. The Finish Line

Ep 34. The Finish Line

As they come off another break from the show, Jordan and Lucy take to Zoom to discuss finishing university, their dissertation process and their typical off topic conversations.

Jun 04, 202149:12
Ep 33. Happy Birthday COVID-19

Ep 33. Happy Birthday COVID-19

This week, Lucy welcomes Jordan back after missing last weeks episode to wish the infamous COVID-19 a very happy birthday! The duo discuss the past year, how life has changed and their hopes for the future in our new normal world

Mar 26, 202146:50
Ep 32. Enough Is Enough

Ep 32. Enough Is Enough

For the first time in the SSP history, Lucy is joined by fellow hosts Shay Crampsey and Laura Taylor in a special only female hosted episode to have the much needed conversation around women's rights, sexual harassment, sexual assault and much more.

TRIGGER WARNING: in this episode we openly and candidly discuss sexual assault, sexual harassment, rape and more so please only listen at your own risk.

Mar 19, 202101:17:47
Ep 31. Life After University

Ep 31. Life After University

This week, Jordan and Lucy share their experiences and worries as they prepare for adult, working life after university and offer advice their advice about the dissertation process

Mar 12, 202150:02
Ep 30. Entertainment at University

Ep 30. Entertainment at University

This week, Jordan and Lucy discuss the ways they keep themselves entertained at university and during lockdown.

Mar 05, 202101:01:27
Ep 29. Working Through University 2

Ep 29. Working Through University 2

After a weeks break, Jordan and Lucy take to Zoom to revisit an old episode about balancing work life with student life.

Feb 19, 202146:45
Ep 28. Loneliness & The Lockdowns

Ep 28. Loneliness & The Lockdowns

This week, Jordan and Lucy take to Zoom once again to discuss the sometimes crippling and more often than not a killer, loneliness. They share their stories and experiences with all 3 lockdowns and how they dealt with the emotions around the ever-growing and ever-worsening pandemic

Feb 05, 202148:52
Ep 27. Exams & Assignments

Ep 27. Exams & Assignments

This week, Jordan and Lucy discuss sitting exams and doing assignments in our new world, stuck at home and the struggles they face

Jan 29, 202148:21
Ep 26. Travelling & University

Ep 26. Travelling & University

After a weeks break, Jordan and Lucy take to Zoom once again to discuss travelling, or lack of, at university and more of the continuing impacts that COVID-19 has had on students

Jan 22, 202145:28
Ep 25. Friendships at University

Ep 25. Friendships at University

This week, Jordan and Lucy are joined by guest Shay Crampsey to talk about lockdown, life and the friendships they have all made in their time at university. 

Jan 08, 202101:04:03
Ep 24. The Final Countdown

Ep 24. The Final Countdown

This week, Jordan and Lucy sit to discuss the recent tier system news, the continuing effect of the pandemic on the nations mental health and their hopes for 2021. 

Jan 01, 202149:49
Ep 23. A Merry, Merry Podcast

Ep 23. A Merry, Merry Podcast

Merry Christmas! This week, Jordan and Lucy discuss current events, what on Earth Jordan does when he sleeps and their recent experiences in our new world.


Another huge thank you to Joe Shanks for the awesome new intro! Don't forget to follow @Hobhunks on Twitter and subscribe to HobHunks on YouTube for all things games, TV and more!

Dec 25, 202047:34
Ep 22. The Christmas Break

Ep 22. The Christmas Break

This week, Jordan and Lucy discuss the upcoming university Christmas break, deadlines and more breakdowns!

Dec 11, 202045:55
Ep 21. Sleep & Relaxing At University

Ep 21. Sleep & Relaxing At University

In this episode, Jordan and Lucy discuss how hard it can be to relax and get a good nights sleep while studying and working at university

Dec 04, 202047:27
Ep 20. Online Classes vs On Campus Classes

Ep 20. Online Classes vs On Campus Classes

This week, Jordan and Lucy discuss the pros and cons of online classes compared to on campus/in person classes and how the shift has effected their third year at university

Nov 27, 202045:04
Ep 19. Mental Health & The Lockdown

Ep 19. Mental Health & The Lockdown

In this weeks episode, Jordan and Lucy are joined again by Sunderland University psychology student Jack Etheridge to discuss the impacts that the new lockdown restrictions have had on mental health of students

Nov 13, 202046:54
Ep 18. The Reunion

Ep 18. The Reunion

THEY'RE BACK! Jordan and Lucy return to Zoom once again after 4 months to talk about life in our current world.

Nov 06, 202041:16
Ep 17. Jordan & Lucy's Look Back At 2020

Ep 17. Jordan & Lucy's Look Back At 2020

In this episode, Jordan and Lucy discuss their highs and lows from the crazy year that has been 2020!

Jun 26, 202047:06
Ep 16. Keeping Fit During Lockdown

Ep 16. Keeping Fit During Lockdown

Jordan and Lucy take to Zoom once again to talk about their fitness, eating and general routines during the lockdown.


Featuring University of Sunderland psychology student Jack Etheridge!

Jun 12, 202040:52
Ep 15. Jordan & Lucy's Lockdown Update 2

Ep 15. Jordan & Lucy's Lockdown Update 2

After last weeks special episode, Jordan and Lucy take to Zoom once again to have just a chat about their lockdown experiences since their last update along with some funny stories!

May 29, 202043:32
Ep 14. Are Students Being Ignored In The 2020 UK COVID-19 Lockdown?

Ep 14. Are Students Being Ignored In The 2020 UK COVID-19 Lockdown?

In this special episode, Jordan and Lucy are joined by University of Sunderlands Ellie and Meenoo along with University of Birminghams Priyanka to debate whether students are getting ignored by the government during the lockdown.

May 22, 202041:09
Ep 13. Sex & Relationships During Lockdown

Ep 13. Sex & Relationships During Lockdown

In this episode, Jordan and Lucy take to Zoom again to discuss the difficulties facing relationships and sex lives during the 2020 COVID-19 Lockdown. Back again with our special guest University of Sunderland psychology student Jack Etheridge!

May 08, 202036:29
Ep 12. Coping With Boredom In Lockdown

Ep 12. Coping With Boredom In Lockdown

In this episode, Jordan and Lucy discuss their coping mechanisms for boredom during the COVID-19 2020 lockdown.

May 01, 202035:38
Ep 11. Jordan & Lucy's Lockdown Update

Ep 11. Jordan & Lucy's Lockdown Update

In this episode, Jordan and Lucy share their life updates during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 24, 202041:07
Ep 10. Our Advice For Covid-19

Ep 10. Our Advice For Covid-19

In our 10th episode of The Student Survival Podcast, Jordan and Lucy offer advice and guidance for students in our rapidly changing world as the world battles Covid-19

Mar 27, 202042:18
Ep 9. Living At Home VS Living In Accommodation

Ep 9. Living At Home VS Living In Accommodation

In this episode, Jordan and Lucy share their take on their experiences living at home VS living in university accommodation

Mar 20, 202037:12
Ep 8. Mental Health

Ep 8. Mental Health

In this episode, Jordan and Lucy discuss their personal experiences with mental health and offer advice and guidance to anyone who needs it. 

This episode features special guest University of Sunderland's psychology student Jack Etheridge!

Mar 13, 202042:30
 Ep 7. Saving Money and Student Deals

Ep 7. Saving Money and Student Deals

In this episode Jordan and Lucy discuss saving money, deals for students and the best money-saving apps.
Feb 28, 202038:18
Ep 6. Assignments, Group Work & Time Management

Ep 6. Assignments, Group Work & Time Management

In this episode, Jordan and Lucy discuss the struggles of assignments, group work and time management in university and share their stories of their experiences with it

Feb 21, 202039:49
Ep 5. Working Through University

Ep 5. Working Through University

In this episode, Jordan and Lucy share their tales of working through university, maintaining jobs and balancing priorities

Feb 14, 202041:17
Ep 4. Nights Out

Ep 4. Nights Out

In our fourth episode, Jordan and Lucy discuss one of the biggest and most important elements to student life...nights out! 

Feb 08, 202038:59
Ep 3. Money & Balancing Priorities

Ep 3. Money & Balancing Priorities

In our third episode, Lucy and Jordan sit down to discuss money problems that students face and balancing all of their priorities while at university

Jan 31, 202039:19
Ep 2. Sex & Relationships

Ep 2. Sex & Relationships

In our second episode, Lucy and Jordan take on the topic of sex and relationships at university
Jan 17, 202038:47
Ep 1 . First Day & Dealing with Stress

Ep 1 . First Day & Dealing with Stress

In the debut episode of the Student Survival Podcast, Jordan and Lucy discuss first day nerves, making friends and how they deal with the stresses of uni life

Jan 10, 202035:12