Post-Secondary Tea
Post-Secondary Tea
LEAP Canada
The hub of real stories from real students for students on how to post-secondary with ease and lots of fun...because it's where the best memories are created--only if you do it correctly! Let us guide you! Learn more about LEAP Canada at https://beacons.ai/leap.canada
Exploring the Journey of a Student Tech-Founder: An In-Depth Q&A
πŸš€ Looking for advice from someone in the intersection of tech and the entrepreneurial space? In this episode, we're thrilled to be able to share the journey of HaoHao Duβ€” a Computer Science student who's played a pivotal role in co-founding projects in a variety of industries, such as Laser Wallet in Crypto, and iContribute in Educational Tech! He shares the exciting experience of moving from Canada to Silicon Valley to fundraise a venture, to hitting the realities of shutting down weeks after moving. His resiliency is evident in where he continues to share the notable takeaways learnt along his career. Tune in to gain his insights, mindset to a "just get it started" motivation, and a glimpse into someone whose proudly taken a leap of faith. πŸ’» ✨
Aug 17, 2023
25 min
STEM Student FAQ: All About Lab Research!
πŸ”¬ Feeling overwhelmed by all things related to securing research positions? You've come to the right place! In this episode, we've gathered two Western University graduates, Sofia Varon & Katarina Zorcic, both with extensive research lab backgrounds, ready to address some of the most common questions and concerns. Whether you're looking to learn how to stand out amongst a pool of research applicants, choose the right project for your goals, or elevate your cold emailing tactics, tune in today!πŸŽ™οΈπŸ’¬
Jul 19, 2023
36 min
Meeting Our Co-Founder: Internship FAQ
🎧 Get your headphones ready for a detailed episode on all your career-related questions with our Co-Founder, Caitlin Wong! As a recent graduate of the Richard Ivey School of Business @ Western University, she guides us through some of her personal experiences in the commonly daunting world of job recruitment. As well, she reflects on LEAP's foundational journey, university experiences, and tips and tricks to get through the corporate world. Through seasoned internship experience, listeners will be able to gain first-hand insights on the triumphs, challenges, and lessons learned as a young professional. πŸš€βœ¨
Jun 10, 2023
35 min
Meet The Presidents: University FAQ
πŸŽ™οΈ Calling all high-school students! Looking to gain perspectives on some of the most commonly asked questions regarding university? You've come to the right place! Join us on this episode as we delve into the captivating experiences of LEAP's Co-Presidents, both during their time in the organization and their adventures in post-secondary education. Answers to those burning questions about selecting the right institution for you, programs and majors, and navigating the exhilarating world of extracurricular activities all ready to be uncovered! πŸŽ“βœ¨
May 16, 2023
16 min
What Are Office Hours
πŸ“š Transitioning from high school to post-secondary can be a significant change academically. With midterms feeling like they come up just as you're getting used to a class, the first semester of school can feel overwhelming. It can be scary to ask a question in huge lecture halls filled with hundreds of students. But one of the most underutilized ways to get the help you need to succeed in your courses is going to office hours. In this episode, we speak with Truman Be, a Computer Science student at Queen's University and a TA who shares his insight on how office hours can help you succeed on your next exam! πŸ–‡
Feb 11, 2022
19 min
INTERNSHIPS 101
🏫 With an increasingly competitive job market, students are under so much pressure to gain industry-relevant experience while in post-secondary, which often comes through internships. The internship application process can seem very daunting when you're looking from the outside. In this month's episode, we'll be breaking down some of the best tips to secure an internship and what to expect while working. πŸŽ™ Join us as we speak to Ivey School of Business student Maggie Chen on how she secured internships in consulting at a Big Four Firm, law and product management.
Jan 8, 2022
29 min
How to Avoid the Freshman Fifteen
πŸ” Do you feel like you’re gaining the Freshman Fifteen or want to know how you can avoid gaining it in the first place? Then this is the perfect episode for you! Moving away from home and living in a new environment where you might have to cook or live off res food can be a big adjustment. It can be hard managing classes, extra-curricular's and social activities with trying to stay healthy and balanced. πŸ’ͺ🏼Join us as we speak with Justyn Ng and Daniyal Khan to gain insight on how to avoid gaining those extra pounds. Hint: you don’t have to eat salads for every meal πŸ₯¬
Nov 28, 2021
17 min
Season 2 Trailer
β˜•οΈ Welcome to Post-Secondary Tea, a podcast by LEAP Canada 🐸. In each episode, we bring together post-secondary students from across Canada to share their tips on how to make the most of your university experience. From changing majors to joining a frat, our guests are sharing all their first-hand experience and insight which you won't find anywhere else.  πŸŽ™ We release a new episode every month so make sure to subscribe to be notified whenever a new episode drops! 
Nov 21, 2021
40 sec
When Things Don't Go According to Plan
🏫 So many of us go into post-secondary with a clear idea of what we want to study, and what we want to do after we graduate. But a lot of times those plans change along the way. Though it can be scary, finding new passions and interests is a major part of the post-secondary experience. Whether it be dropping or changing a course, switching programs or even transferring schools, it's important to learn how to deal with change and be adaptive.  πŸŽ™ Join us as we speak to Carleton University student, Lindsey about what to do when things don't go according to plan. 
Oct 20, 2021
27 min
Residence Life: Finding Your Community
Are you nervous about making friends in post-secondary? Do you have any questions about living in res that university websites can’t seem to answer? Listen to Season 2 Episode 2 of Post-Secondary Tea where we sit down with Sameer Esmail from UBC to talk about residence life and how to find your community. Gain tips on how to make the most of your first-year experience, both socially and academically.  p.s. we’ll give you a hint, get a mini-fridge! 
Sep 17, 2021
34 min
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