University Unlocked

You've conquered the trials and tribulations of Semester 1 - congratulations! But what next?In this episode, Jodie and Jacob are joined by their friend Alican to discuss his university journey. Alican chats about his experience of dropping out of one university and reapplying to another, as well as understanding how to make university work for you. This episode also features conversations about study techniques, friendships and mental health.Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @universityunlockedpod. Get in touch with the podcast by emailing universityunlockedpod@gmail.comRecorded in association with The University of Manchester’s student radio station FuseFM. 

Thought you could escape exam season? Think again. Jodie and Jacob talk about their experience navigating the university exam seasons, their favourite libraries in Manchester and tips for managing stress and anxiety. Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @universityunlockedpod. Get in touch with the podcast by emailing universityunlockedpod@gmail.com Recorded in association with The University of Manchester’s student radio station FuseFM.

Going to university gives you the chance to explore new opportunities, one of these being the possibility of travelling abroad! Jodie and Jacob discuss their experience of travelling abroad as students. The organisation involved in booking a trip, choosing travel insurance and staying safe are some of the topics they cover in this episode. This episode was recorded in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, as part of their Travel Aware campaign. For more information, check out the Travel Aware website. Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @universityunlockedpod. Get in touch with the podcast by emailing universityunlockedpod@gmail.com Recorded in association with The University of Manchester’s student radio station FuseFM.

Academics were bound to come up in conversation at some point….Join Jodie and Jacob as they chat about their experiences of studying at university - from choosing optional modules and attending lectures, to the differences between A-Levels and a degree. Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @universityunlockedpod. Get in touch with the podcast by emailing universityunlockedpod@gmail.comRecorded in association with The University of Manchester’s student radio station FuseFM. 

It’s easy to forget that university also comes with the opportunity to explore your interests beyond academia. Societies and sports offered by your student union are the perfect chance to rekindle an old hobby or pick up something new. In this episode, Jodie and Jacob discuss their experiences of joining societies and sports. They are joined by their friend Eliza, who is part of UOM’s Women’s Lacrosse Team. Eliza is next year’s social media secretary.  Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @universityunlockedpod. Get in touch with the podcast by emailing universityunlockedpod@gmail.com Recorded in association with The University of Manchester’s student radio station FuseFM. 

University comes with a lot of responsibility - managing your own finances as well as doing your own food shop, laundry and cleaning.  Jodie and Jacob chat about their tips for sticking to a budget as a student, finding inspiration for meals and keeping on top of cleaning. For more information about bursaries, check out the following links: The Scholarship Hub: https://www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk/educational-grants-students-trusts-and-charities/ We Make Scholars: https://www.wemakescholars.com/ SaveTheStudent: https://www.savethestudent.org/student-finance/student-bursary-scholarship-sources.html Which? https://www.which.co.uk/money/university-and-student-finance/student-finance/extra-funding-bursaries-and-scholarships-for-university-anTRe6Y2M669 For more information about finding inspiration for meals, check out the following links: https://studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2023/02/01/spice-up-your-life-how-to-improve-your-cooking/ https://mancunion.com/2023/02/15/nosh-for-students-review/ Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @universityunlockedpod. Get in touch with the podcast by emailing universityunlockedpod@gmail.com Recorded in association with The University of Manchester’s student radio station FuseFM.

Freshers week - arguably the most anticipated week of university life (besides graduation of course).  In this episode, Jodie and Jacob bust some myths about what can be an exciting yet daunting week. They chat about clubbing, flat parties, freshers fairs and the first few days of university.  Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @universityunlockedpod. Get in touch with the podcast by emailing universityunlockedpod@gmail.com Recorded in association with The University of Manchester’s student radio station FuseFM. 

Moving into student halls is a scary process, especially the idea of living with people you’ve never met before and fending for yourself.  Jodie and Jacob chat about their move in days in this episode of University Unlocked. Saying goodbye to their parents, seeing their accommodation for the first time and meeting each other are just some of the topics they cover. Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @universityunlockedpod. Get in touch with the podcast by emailing universityunlockedpod@gmail.com Recorded in association with The University of Manchester’s student radio station FuseFM.