Welcome to this week's episode of Secrets to Surviving. Today on our mini-series 'the things you wish you knew before starting uni' Ruby chats to university student Georgia Nankivell. Georgia has changed her degree a few times and will chat about that process, who she got help from and some valuable things she learnt from it. Georgia also gives us valuable insight into the things she wish someone had told her about uni from following what you love to being open to every one and everything in order to get the most out of your degree.  Some recommendations in the episode include:  - Google docs - Drop box - Good notes: iPad app  We hope you find this episode as useful and insightful as we did. A big thankyou to Georgia for coming in and chatting to us! 

Secrets to Surviving University

In Conversation: Georgia Nankivell [Episode 2]

Show notes Welcome to the Secrets to Surviving Podcast mini series with all the tips and tricks you need to help you get throw those hindsight moments. This series will explore all the tips you need to survive uni life as we get real world advice from current students - a podcast for students by students. This episodes recommendations are: Textbooks; download your individual booklist and get in early to check the library availability to borrow the book or the university second hand bookshops/groups. Digital versions are also usually available and often can be cheaper then the physical book. Electives; you CAN pick what classes to take - they are optional subjects to get credit points so use them to your advantage Interview with Charlotte Ross Charlotte is a high school student about to start year 12 and pre university selection. This interview covers her first hand insights into the current pre university experiences. The key points to take away from her interview include; Talk to people about your options! Whether it’s family friends, peers, family, teachers or whoever you can about what the courses you’re interested in are like. University isn’t the only option If you don’t get into your preferred course straight away there are bridging courses and other ways to get there You can change your mind, change your degree and change your path Research the universities if possible to find which is best for your degree and learning style. Some specialise in practical learning and work experience, some in theory and more academic approaches. Attend open days and read about the university your thinking of choosing. Uni life = flexible lifestyle. You pick your timetable and it’s up to you to attend and do the work. You don’t have teachers leaning over your shoulder pushing you along and making sure your completing work early. Thank you for listening to Secrets to surviving with Charlotte Ross - episode one on this mini series on the tips and tricks for surviving the university transition and uni life! Stay tuned for episode 2 and keep up to date with more tips via our socials! Instagram - @secretstosurviving Facebook - @secretstosurvivingcommunity

Secrets to Surviving with Charlotte Ross [Episode 1]

Welcome to the Secrets to Surviving Podcast mini series with all the tips and tricks you need to help you get throw those hindsight moments. This series will explore all the tips you need to survive uni life as we get real world advice from current students - a podcast for students by students.

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Secrets to Surviving University

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