In this episode, we speak with Tom Cockbain from 'ZeroGravity', a digital mentoring start-up, focused on bridging the gaps between students from different backgrounds into entering higher education. We dive into detail about the current advantages to private school students in getting into top universities, the network advantage, imposter syndrome, the importance of a supportive mentor, and much more. Additionally, we forecast into the future for upcoming and current students, giving advice for post-university in finding career and business opportunities.

We hope listeners will be able to use this advice to start building your own bridges to accelerate you into your dream universities, and we highly encourage you investigate the mentoring scheme provided at ZeroGravity!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to ZeroGravity and how it started

05:25 The network advantage, imposter syndrome, state vs private schools

09:30 The future of ZeroGravity and building communities, learning from mentors

22:40 How can you find work you enjoy? The range of options post-uni, gaining industry insight

35:01 Skills vs content at uni, insights from studying abroad, understanding company cultures, working in big vs small businesses

50:10: Advice for A-level students, where you can find ZeroGravity

53:43 Rapid fire questions and concluding

Things mentioned:

• Ep 21 - Opportunities For Students ft. Not Going To Uni
• Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It (By Christopher Voss and Tahl Raz)

Check out ZeroGravity’s website: https://www.zerogravity.co.uk/

Big thanks to Tom Cockbain for coming on the show!

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