The Study Space Podcast

In previous episodes, we often advised you to meditate, get more sleep, or plan your schedules ahead of time. While these strategies are effective over the long term, many students would like to know some ways to get an immediate boost of productivity. Today we’re going to give you 5 ways to be more productive right away. Show Notes Available at https://uniplan.dev/podcast/30.

Let’s be real here--no one likes Mondays, especially after a nice, stress-free weekend; however, Mondays can play a significant role in the week’s success. If Mondays are spent correctly, you’ll enter the week prepared and focused. Join us in this episode of the Study Space Podcast as we discuss tips on how to enjoy Mondays instead of dreading them! Show Notes Available at https://uniplan.dev/podcast/29.

In the age of the Coronavirus, most universities have transitioned to hybrid or fully online classes. This has caused a great disruption for students by forcing them to learn how to study in this new academic environment. Luckily, we’ve prepared some tips for you in this episode of the Study Space Podcast! Show Notes Available at https://uniplan.dev/podcast/28.

Whether they’ve experienced it in college, an internship, or a job, a large majority of the population have encountered impostor syndrome, a psychological phenomenon of perpetual self-doubt. Although we have had this experience to varying degrees, we might not know much about it, so join us today as we recount our experiences with impostor syndrome, explore who has impostor syndrome, and share tips on overcoming these annoying feelings. Show Notes Available at https://uniplan.dev/podcast/27.

Having an experienced someone who is willing to guide you through the nuances of a field and support you as you achieve your goals is extremely important, but where and how can you find this special mentor? Join us in this episode of the Study Space Podcast as we walk through the methods that were instrumental in helping us find a mentor and others that are less than amazing. Show Notes Available at https://uniplan.dev/podcast/26.

Many moments in life are made timeless by the people around us, and that cannot be more true during college. However, many students often find themselves unable to create and foster meaningful relationships with others. In this episode, we discuss the methods and techniques that helped us make and, more importantly, keep our friends. Show Notes Available at https://uniplan.dev/podcast/25.

For many students, internships are an integral part of the college experience, and, for many employers, internships are an integral part of an application. Although some are fortunate enough to get important experience as well as a paycheck, many find themselves as an unpaid intern and wondering if unpaid internships are worth their time and effort. In this episode of the Study Space Podcast, we examine the pros and cons of an unpaid internship, discuss our opinions on the matter, and recount our own experiences as interns. Show Notes Available at https://uniplan.dev/podcast/24.

It is much easier to form habits than to abandon them, and, once formed, these behaviors often dictate choices and day-to-day activities. Building a series of beneficial habits is a great way to maintain a consistent routine; however, with a few bad ones mixed in, failure is always looming overhead. We here at the Study Space Podcast have formed plenty of bad habits and made plenty of terrible decisions during our short year at university. In this episode, we discuss the consequences of our actions as well as how we rectified our mistakes, so you can avoid forming these idiosyncrasies in the first place. Show Notes Available at https://uniplan.dev/podcast/23.

The pre-medical journey is quite unforgiving: students strive to get the perfect GPA as well as balance extracurricular activities. In this episode, Joseph Oldam discusses his journey as a neuroscience premedical student; join us as we talk about extracurriculars, study habits, and the nuances of being a nontraditional major. Show Notes Available at https://uniplan.dev/podcast/22.

For most, college is a strenuous yet exciting time: students often find themselves working through adversities and toward self-discovery. This adage cannot ring more truly for international students who must navigate through life in a foreign country while juggling the hardships that come with a college education. In this episode of the Study Space Podcast, we take a trip down memory lane with Sai Sathyanantha as he recounts both difficult and pleasant moments during his time at San Jose State University as an international student. Show Notes Available at https://uniplan.dev/podcast/21.