The Be You Podcast
By University of Chichester
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The Be You PodcastOct 01, 2021
S3 - Being given a second chance (Ep 26)
This may be the most wholesome episode we've ever recorded!
This is the final episode of this series and Jess spoke to Senior Lecturer Becky Edwards and one of her students Darren on their experiences of the Bridging Course at the University of Chichester.
Becky started the initiative with local homeless charity Stonepillow to give those with an experience of homelessness a second chance at education and the opportunity to move into Higher Education.
Becky has since expanded the project to care leavers and asylum seekers 💙
Series 3 is all about minority groups. We will be highlighting lots of different student experiences from a variety of minority groups to educate our student community and what we can do to help everyone be themselves! Â Listen to the University of Chichester's 'Be You' podcast on any podcast streaming app: https://www.chi.ac.uk/podcast
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S3 – Being an international student (Ep 25)
This episode is all about what it's like to be an international student at Chichester. Esperanza, Isa & Kristyna discuss their student experiences, why they decided to study in the UK and some exclusive information to help others looking to study in England.
Series 3 is all about minority groups. We will be highlighting lots of different student experiences from a variety of minority groups to educate our student community and what we can do to help everyone be themselves!
If there are any episodes or topics you'd like us to cover or if you have any feedback, please give us a message on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you!
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"We're the best!" (University of Chichester, 2021)
S3 - Being a person of colour (Ep 24)
This episode is all about what it's like to be a person of colour at Chichester, and in the UK. Mischa and Jack discuss their experiences, daily barriers they face and short and long-term changes that need to be made.
Series 3 is all about minority groups. We will be highlighting lots of different student experiences from a variety of minority groups to educate our student community and what we can do to help everyone be themselves!
If there are any episodes or topics you'd like us to cover or if you have any feedback, please give us a message on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you!
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Reviews on the University of Chichester:
"We're the best!" (University of Chichester, 2021)
S3 - Being a trans student (Ep23)
This episode is all about what it's like to be a trans student at Chichester. Ray (he/him) and Kit (he/him) discuss their experiences of being transgender people, their views on gender and the simple actions we can take to ensure trans students feel more accepted and understood.
Series 3 is all about minority groups. We will be highlighting lots of different student experiences from a variety of minority groups to educate our student community and what we can do to help everyone be themselves!
If there are any episodes or topics you'd like us to cover or if you have any feedback, please give us a message on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you!
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Reviews on the University of Chichester:
"We're the best!" (University of Chichester, 2021)
S3 - Being a non-binary student (Ep22)
This episode is all about what it's like to be a non-binary student at Chichester. Joe (they/them) and Rylee (she/they) discuss their experiences of being non-binary people, their views on gender and the simple actions we can take to ensure non-binary students feel more accepted and understood.
Series 3 is all about minority groups. We will be highlighting lots of different student experiences from a variety of minority groups to educate our student community and what we can do to help everyone be themselves!
If there are any episodes or topics you'd like us to cover or if you have any feedback, please give us a message on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you!
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Reviews on the University of Chichester:
"We're the best!" (University of Chichester, 2021)
S3 - Being a black student (Ep21)
This episode is all about what it's like to be a black student at Chichester, and a black person in the UK. Frida, Jamel & Ken discuss their experiences, daily barriers they face and short and long-term changes that need to be made.
Series 3 is all about minority groups. We will be highlighting lots of different student experiences from a variety of minority groups to educate our student community and what we can do to help everyone be themselves!
If there are any episodes or topics you'd like us to cover or if you have any feedback, please give us a message on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you!
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Reviews on the University of Chichester:
"We're the best!" (University of Chichester, 2021)
S3 - Being in the LGBTQ+ community (Ep20)
This episode is all about being the LGBTQ+ community at Chichester. Rylee and Frankie discuss their experiences with Imogen of what it was like growing up and the progress that still needs to be made within society.Â
Series 3 is all about minority groups. We will be highlighting lots of different student experiences from a variety of minority groups to educate our student community and what we can do to help everyone be themselves!
If there are any episodes or topics you'd like us to cover or if you have any feedback, please give us a message on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you!
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Reviews on the University of Chichester:
"We're the best!" (University of Chichester, 2021)
S3 - Being a student with a disability (Ep19)
We're back!
And this series is better than ever. (Yes, we are biased.)  This episode is all about what it's like to have a disability at University. Missy, Théo and Toby discuss their different experiences, how their disability affects them day-to-day and what we all need to learn about disability.
Series 3 is all about minority groups. We will be highlighting lots of different student experiences from a variety of minority groups to educate our student community and what we can do to help everyone be themselves!
If there are any episodes or topics you'd like us to cover or if you have any feedback, please give us a message on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you!
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Reviews on the University of Chichester:
"We're the best!" (University of Chichester, 2021)
S2 - Being a graduate (Ep 18)
Host Imogen talks to Acting graduates Anna and Elissa on their experiences at Chichester, the differences between being northern and southern, and the advice they'd give to prospective students.
Season 2 guest stars all of our graduates from graduation 2021! Each episode has 2 besties discussing their time at Chichester with host Imogen 💙
The Be You Podcast aims to help prospective students learn about university life, how to be yourself when at university and learn about other types of students so they can also be themselves to!
If there are any episodes or topics you'd like us to cover or if you have any feedback, please give us a message on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you!
Watch the video version (this is subtitled!)
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More information on the University of Chichester
Reviews on the University of Chichester:
"We're the best!" (University of Chichester, 2021)
S2 - Being a graduate (Ep 17)
Host Imogen talks to PE's best duo 2020 Sam and Callum on their experiences at Chichester, the memories they've had being in the university Rugby team and the advice they'd give to prospective students.
Season 2 guest stars our graduates from graduation 2021! Each episode has 2 besties discussing their time at Chichester with host Imogen 💙
The Be You Podcast aims to help prospective students learn about university life, how to be yourself when at university and learn about other types of students so they can also be themselves to!
If there are any episodes or topics you'd like us to cover or if you have any feedback, please give us a message on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you!
Watch the video version (this is subtitled!)
Follow us on Instagram
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More information on the University of Chichester
Reviews on the University of Chichester:
"We're the best!" (University of Chichester, 2021)
S2 - Being a graduate (Ep 16)
Host Imogen talks to Music with Teaching graduates Jessie and Josh on their experiences at Chichester, Jessie's experience as an international student and the advice they'd give to prospective students.
Season 2 guest stars all of our graduates from graduation 2021! Each episode has 2 besties discussing their time at Chichester with host Imogen 💙
The Be You Podcast aims to help prospective students learn about university life, how to be yourself when at university and learn about other types of students so they can also be themselves to!
If there are any episodes or topics you'd like us to cover or if you have any feedback, please give us a message on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you!
Watch the video version (this is subtitled!)
Follow us on Instagram
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More information on the University of Chichester
Reviews on the University of Chichester:
"We're the best!" (University of Chichester, 2021)
S2 - Being a graduate (Ep 15)
Host Imogen talks to Humanities graduates Jackson and Liv on their experiences at Chichester, the advice they'd give to prospective students and Jackson's booty shorts! (yeah, you get no context until you listen to this episode.)
Season 2 guest stars all of our graduates from graduation 2021! Each episode has 2 besties discussing their time at Chichester with host Imogen 💙
The Be You Podcast aims to help prospective students learn about university life, how to be yourself when at university and learn about other types of students so they can also be themselves to!
If there are any episodes or topics you'd like us to cover or if you have any feedback, please give us a message on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you!
Watch the video version (this is subtitled!)
Follow us on Instagram
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More information on the University of Chichester
Reviews on the University of Chichester:
"We're the best!" (University of Chichester, 2021)
S2 - Being a graduate (Ep 14)
Host Imogen talks to Dance and Acting for Film graduates Bonnie and Annie on their experiences at Chichester, meeting each other via a group chat before arriving to university and the advice they'd give to prospective students.Â
Season 2 guest stars all of our graduates from graduation 2021! Each episode has 2 besties discussing their time at Chichester with host Imogen 💙
The Be You Podcast aims to help prospective students learn about university life, how to be yourself when at university and learn about other types of students so they can also be themselves to!
If there are any episodes or topics you'd like us to cover or if you have any feedback, please give us a message on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you!
Watch the video version (this is subtitled!)
Follow us on Instagram
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More information on the University of Chichester
Reviews on the University of Chichester:
"We're the best!" (University of Chichester, 2021)
S2 - Being a graduate (Ep 13)
Host Imogen talks to Outdoor and Adventure Education graduates Rory and Finn on their experiences at Chichester, their love for cider-black and their regrets of getting a certain university-related tattoo...Â
Season 2 guest stars all of our graduates from graduation 2021! Each episode has 2 besties discussing their time at Chichester with host Imogen 💙
The Be You Podcast aims to help prospective students learn about university life, how to be yourself when at university and learn about other types of students so they can also be themselves to!
If there are any episodes or topics you'd like us to cover or if you have any feedback, please give us a message on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you!
Watch the video version (this is subtitled!)
Follow us on Instagram
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More information on the University of Chichester
Reviews on the University of Chichester:
"We're the best!" (University of Chichester, 2021)
S2 - Being a graduate (Ep12)
Host Imogen talks to Musical Theatre Performance graduates Lauson and Una on their experiences at Chichester, the advice they'd give to prospective students and what they're desperately going to miss.Â
Season 2 guest stars all of our graduates from graduation 2021! Each episode has 2 besties discussing their time at Chichester with host Imogen 💙
The Be You Podcast aims to help prospective students learn about university life, how to be yourself when at university and learn about other types of students so they can also be themselves to!
If there are any episodes or topics you'd like us to cover or if you have any feedback, please give us a message on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you!
Watch the video version (this is subtitled!)
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More information on the University of Chichester
Reviews on the University of Chichester:
"We're the best!" (University of Chichester, 2021)
S2 - Being a graduate (Ep 11)
We're back! The first episode of season 2 is with Jake and James who are both Acting for Film graduates. 2nd year host Imogen talks to Jake and James about their university experience, their memories of their time at Chichester and what advice they'd give to prospective students and current students.Â
Season 2 guest stars all of our graduates from graduation 2021! Each episode has 2 besties discussing their time at Chichester with host Imogen 💙
The Be You Podcast aims to help prospective students learn about university life, how to be yourself when at university and learn about other types of students so they can also be themselves to!
If there are any episodes or topics you'd like us to cover or if you have any feedback, please give us a message on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you!
Watch the video version (this is subtitled!)
Follow us on Instagram
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More information on the University of Chichester
Reviews on the University of Chichester:
"We're the best!" (University of Chichester, 2021)
Season 2 trailer!
Season 2 stars our graduates on graduation week 2021! Each episode has 2 besties discuss their experience at Chichester, hosted by Imogen (2nd year student). They talk about what they're going to miss, their best memories and advice they'd give to those starting in September/current students.
The Be You Podcast aims to help prospective students learn about university life, how to be yourself when at university and learn about other types of students so they can also be themselves to!
If there are any episodes or topics you'd like us to cover or if you have any feedback, please give us a message on Instagram. We'd love to hear from you!
Watch the video version (this is subtitled!)
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More information on the University of Chichester
Reviews on the University of Chichester:
"We're the best!" (University of Chichester, 2021)
S1 - Being in university accommodation (Ep10)
Staying in university accommodation is one of the biggest experiences of studying for your degree - but what accommodation is best?! There are plenty of pro's and con's to living on-campus, off-campus, self-catered, catered and many, many more variations! Jess and Liv are joined by third year Anna to discuss their very different accommodation experiences and the process of making that decision.Â
Watch the video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMwhF7NaFQJxaE1X4LMUj7Y6Bq-cwRxEh
S1 - Being a commuter (Ep9)
Worried about the experience you'll have if you commute to university? Look no further! Student hosts Jess and Liv are joined by History graduate Matt who commuted for all three years of his degree. Matt gives you the inside scoop of how to get involved in university life regardless of living at home.Â
Watch the video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMwhF7NaFQJxaE1X4LMUj7Y6Bq-cwRxEh
S1 - Being away from home for the first time (Ep8)
Moving away from home can be daunting - especially when it's the first time! Liv and Jess are joined by Theatre student Christopher to talk through their experiences of moving away from home, how they dealt with homesickness and the best ways to get yourself fully immersed into university life.Â
Watch the video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMwhF7NaFQJxaE1X4LMUj7Y6Bq-cwRxEhÂ
S1 - Being anxious about making friends (Ep7)
The top concern of prospective students joining university is making friends and meeting new people. This week Brandon joins hosts Jess and Liv to discuss their experiences of starting university, the best way to make friends and their anxiety before arriving.Â
Visit our YouTube channel for the video podcast version: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMwhF7NaFQJxaE1X4LMUj7Y6Bq-cwRxEhÂ
S1 - Being a trainee teacher (Ep6)
Nicole is currently a Secondary teacher at a local school in Hampshire. She completed her undergraduate degree in 2018 and then continued her studies to complete her PGCE Secondary PE in 2019. Nicole, with hosts Jess & Liv, discuss the pro's of each teaching route-way and advice for others who will be embarking on this journey in September to inspire the next generation.Â
*You can apply for our PGCE courses up until September 2021.Â
View the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMwhF7NaFQJxaE1X4LMUj7Y6Bq-cwRxEhÂ
S1 - Being kind to your mind at university (Ep5)
It's University Mental Health Day! For this weeks episode, 3rd year Liv is joined by Psychology students Beckie and Neel. Liv, Beckie and Neel are student mental health ambassadors for the university. In this episode they cover their personal struggles at university, how they have use the mental health services throughout their degree and advice for any other students struggling with their mental health.Â
S1 - Being a mature student (Ep4)
Starting University at an older age can be daunting. Whether you're applying after a gap year, want a change in career or are raising a family - you'll find lots of students in the same boat as you at Chichester! This week's guest is Rob who is a third year BSc (Hons) Politics student, has a 3 year old daughter and started University at 31. He talks about his student experience, why he decided to go to university later in life and his advice for others in his position.Â
S1 - Being a degree apprentice (Ep3)
Degree apprenticeships are the best of both world's, you work full-time and receive a salary whilst studying for a degree that is paid for... winning! Apprenticeships are for anyone who is looking to jumpstart their career or progress to the next level in their current employment. Jess speaks to two degree apprentices, Georgia and Siân. Georgia is the Business Development Manager of her family-run business Pinks Vintage, a local business that has grown into an ice cream empire on the sunny Bognor Regis seafront with Georgia's help. Siân went straight from college to work in the digital marketing team at the University of Chichester.Â
S1 - Being a student during COVID-19 (Ep2)
Student hosts Jess and Liv are back on another episode with guest and Acting For Film student Imogen! This episode covers what the current student experience is like during COVID-19. From teaching delivery, being back on campus for the new academic year to being supported by the university - Jess, Liv and Imogen go through the pro's and con's of the 'new normal'.Â
(This episode was recorded in December 2020 and teaching methods may have changed due to government guidance by the time you listen.)
S1 - Being a University of Chichester student (Ep1)
Welcome to our very first episode of the 'Be You' podcast! Our student hosts Jess and Liv talk everything you need to know about being a University of Chichester student, why they chose to study with us and all the advice you'll ever need to know. Jess and Liv will feature on every episode with a different guest who relates to the episode topic. If you have any questions or episode requests, contact us on Instagram: @universityofchichester, Twitter: @chiuni or use the hashtag #chiuni.Â