Meet Me in the Quad

In this episode, we meet with Emma, an upper-year student who dicusses her journey finding summer jobs while in university. She talks about where to look for jobs, how to get hired, and making connections in the community.

Host: Briar Mayoh Music: Christopher Warren Show

In this episode, we talk with Anna Brandfors, a undergraduate student and Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award (JCURA) recipient. Anna speaks about her journey getting involved in research throughout her degree and what she has learned along the way. She talks about reaching out to professors and using connections, as well as ways to become involved without prior experience!

Host: Briar Mayoh Music: Christopher Warren Show 

In this episode, we meet with Maya, a UVic student in her last year of undergrad. She talks about her experience trying to find off-campus housing in Victoria. She discusses the various things on her checklist she wanted in her living arrangment, as well as how that checklist has changed over the years. She also talks about the safety challanges she has faced as a female finding housing. 

In this episode, we talk with Shan and Anika about their individual journies getting admitted into UBC medical school. As first and second year medical students, they discuss various aspects of the journey such as the extra-curriculars they chose to pursue in undergrad, taking the MCAT, and the reality of how they percieve medical school now. They also give some great advice for self-care and mindsets when entering medical school. 

Host: Briar Mayoh Music: Christopher Warren Show notes Student Wellness Centre SupportConnect

In this episode, we chat with Emily Hadley, the Peer Support Centre Outreach Officer for The Peer Support Centre. Emily talks about some of the resoruces The Peer Support Centre can offer, both on- and off-campus. She also talks about why students should use this awesome resource and gives some helpful advice when dealing with overwhelming stress in university.

Host: Briar Mayoh Music: Christopher Warren Show notes Student Wellness Centre SupportConnect

In this episode, we chat with first-year student Kate Bourdon. Kate is currently taking all her classes online from the Lower Mainland. Kate shares what it has been like to start university from her childhood bedroom, why she choose to take a reduced courseload and several electives instead of a full suite of science courses, what she has done to meet other UVic students, and so much more.

Host: Nicole Crozier

Music: Christopher Warren

In this episode, we chat with Peter, an upper-year Indigenous Studies student and the Office Coordinator with the Native Students' Union. He shares his student experience, how he got involved on campus, and how his involvement has helped shape his time at UVic. 

Host: Teresa Sammut

Music: Christopher Warren

In this episode, we chat with Professor Fran Gebhard from the Faculty of Fine Arts, as she shared what her Introduction to Acting class will look like this fall, and her best advice for success with online learning. 

Host: Teresa Sammut

Music: Christopher Warren

In this episode, we sit down with Morgan and Nora, two UVic students enrolled in programs that are almost entirely online (even in non-COVID years!). They share what their programs look like, why they like online learning, and some of their best tips for being a successful online learner. 

Host: Teresa Sammut

Music: Christopher Warren 

In this episode, we chat with Keatton, a current UVic student and Senior Community Leader in residence, and Raquel, a recent graduate a former Community Leader. They share their experiences living in residence, and explain why they love it so much they have spent 3+ years living there!

Host: Teresa Sammut

Music: Christopher Warren

In this episode, we chat with UVic student Nate Ponce, as he shares his experience starting at UVic, getting involved on campus, and becoming the Collective Coordinator for UVic Pride.

Host: Teresa Sammut

Music: Christopher Warren

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Jessica Rourke, a psychology professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences. Dr. Rourke walks us through what her first-year class, PSYC 100A, will look like this fall and shares her advice for students as they navigate this entirely online term. 

Host: Teresa Sammut

Music: Christopher Warren

In this episode, we chat with biology professor Dr. Gregory Beaulieu. He shares how he has adapted his courses for the online fall term, and explains how online labs will work. Dr. Beaulieu also shares some of his best advice for students. 

Host: Teresa Sammut

Music: Christopher Warren

In this episode, we chat with three professors from UVic's Academic and Technical Writing Program (ATWP) as they share what the ATWP 135 course will look like this fall and their tips for success in online courses. 

Host: Teresa Sammut

Music: Christopher Warren