The Uni Podcast
The Uni Podcast
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The La Trobe University Student Podcast
Episode 15: Actually Sitting Exams
Sabrina, Terry and Pooja talk exams in the final episode of The Uni Podcast. When should you arrive for your exam? What's the best way to prepare? And what can you bring into the exam?Supporting resources: 10 practical things about exams you may not know 6 common exam problems and how to overcome them 6 steps for success now you have your exam timetable 10 fast-facts about exams Top strategies for exam prep
Oct 29, 2019
16 min
Episode 14: SWOT the VAC is this?
Sabrina, Terry and Pooja are back to talk SWOTVAC, what is it, how you should spend your week and tips for making the most of your study ahead of your exams. Supporting resources: Facebook SWOT VAC video 3 study support services you need to know about Key dates for semester 2 6 common exam problems and how to overcome them 6 steps for success now you have your exam timetable 10 fast-facts about exams Top strategies for exam prep 10 practical things about exams you may not know Your Learning Hub = your academic help centre
Oct 29, 2019
16 min
Episode 13: Revision Hacks
In this week's episode host Sabrina is joined by Pooja and Terry (Sotiris) to talk about revision hacks ahead of exams, how much time you should spend studying and taking breaks when necessary.Top strategies for exam prep Your Learning Hub = your academic help centre So, what is a Peer Learning Advisor, anyway? We asked two PLAs to explain their role Study secrets from 5 of our best students 6 ways to kick procrastination to the curb
Oct 15, 2019
16 min
Episode 12: I’ve got my exam timetable. Now what?
Annabelle, Durandara and Paige are back to discuss the exam timetable and how to approach it. Hear why it's important to double check your timetable, tips to best prepare for exams and plan your study and why it's good to form study groups.6 steps for success now you have your exam timetable 10 fast-facts about exams Top strategies for exam prep 10 practical things about exams you may not know Your Learning Hub = your academic help centre So, what is a Peer Learning Advisor, anyway? We asked two PLAs to explain their role Juggling study and life: How to manage your workload 6 common exam problems and how to overcome them PLAs share their secrets on how to deal with pressure inside the exam room
Oct 11, 2019
15 min
Episode 11: Dealing with feedback and building resilience
Students Annabelle, Durandara and Paige discuss their tactics for dealing with feedback from lecturers and tutors on assignments. What kind of feedback can you expect? How do you deal with negative or unfair feedback? How do you build resilience to cope with negative feedback?Supporting resources:Supporting resources: Studiosity – free online assignment help and live chat for La Trobe students Need a little help with your assignments? Get it face-to-face or online. Your Learning Hub = your academic help centre So, what is a Peer Learning Advisor, anyway? We asked two PLAs to explain their role Five ways to boost your research skills 5 ways to prepare for final assessments Shepparton / Make the most of your awesome Learning Hub facilities Plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating are pretty serious – here’s what you need to know about Academic Integrity Juggling study and life: How to manage your workload
Oct 7, 2019
12 min
Episode 10: Tackling those final assignments
Annabelle and the team talk about tackling your final assignments, how to plan and how to stick the plan!
Sep 23, 2019
14 min
Episode 9 Extra: How Candice was inspired by her 10-year-old son to go back to University
Nursing student Candice van Doren has a lot on her plate. Not only does she study full-time at our Mildura Campus; she also runs a local café with her partner while raising four children! So why juggle study with her work and life commitments? Candice tells us the powerful story of how her family's contact with the healthcare sector has encouraged her to pursue Nursing. She's also got some advice for other mature-age students thinking about returning to University.
Sep 18, 2019
13 min
Episode 9: #lifegoals / What are your Uni and career goals?
Gian, Pooja and Paige talk discuss their goals for Uni and life. They talk about goal setting, what their study goals and career goals are. Having doubts and how to deal with them. How to access Career Ready and doing internships.Host: Gian RasGuests: Pooja Ganesh, Paige Van Der PollAudio: Jack TsaparisVision: Bridget MeneghettiCameras: Sophie EvansProduced by: Emel Berdilek, Brianna Young and Colum CoomeyStudiosity – free online assignment help and live chat for La Trobe students Need a little help with your assignments? Get it face-to-face or online. Your Learning Hub = your academic help centre So, what is a Peer Learning Advisor, anyway? We asked two PLAs to explain their role Five ways to boost your research skills 5 ways to prepare for final assessments Shepparton / Make the most of your awesome Learning Hub facilities Plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating are pretty serious – here’s what you need to know about Academic Integrity Juggling study and life: How to manage your workload
Sep 16, 2019
18 min
Episode 8 Extra:  Stress is a four-letter word
They're back! We first met Millie, Srishti and Haylee in Episode 6 Extra when they talked procrastination. This time, the topic is taming the beast better known as stress: what do you do when semester gets hectic, and where do you turn for help? Also what's the right balance between Uni life and work/friends/family?
Sep 12, 2019
13 min
Episode 8: Self-care. Looking after yourself at Uni.
The La Trobe University Student Podcast
Sep 9, 2019
16 min
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