The Student Insider: Recent Episodes
Alexandro Theodorou, Luke Bateman
The podcast all about how to master life as a student. Sharing insights and advice about university life, productivity and personal development.
Hosted by two experienced university students: Alexandro Theodorou (University of East Anglia) and Luke Bateman (King's College London)
In this episode, we introduce a new series to the podcast called ‘Academic Stories’. It aims at providing insights into what university life can be like, aside from all the pretty pictures we often see online. In this first Academic Story, Luke dives into his experience of cramming one year of content into one month when he was in his final year of university.
Faced with uncertainty as to whether he could pull it through, Luke reminisces about putting a plan in place, figuring out which were the most important bits of knowledge to learn and living off the radar for 30 days. Although cramming is not advisable, we hope this episode provides you with some valuable lessons, such as the importance of mindset, resilience, having a consistent schedule and, last but not least, having a study playlist which makes you feel like you can do anything!
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to the new series ‘Academic Stories’
2:00 Luke remembers that time when he had to cram one year of content in one month
5:00 Luke starts getting into the story and explains he was faced with seven assessments
5:50 Is it really possible to pull it through? Losing motivation
7:51 Figuring out the best study method and the importance of being strategic when you’re falling behind on university work
9:17 A note on speed reading academic papers
11:51 Luke’s rundown on how he tackled the pressing deadlines
16:15 On the importance of picking out what’s relevant and what isn’t when you are running behind
17:08 How did it feel once you finished your last exam?
18:30 The unglamorous behind-the-scenes scenario: being alone and off the radar for 30 days
19:50 Would you have started your studying earlier if you had not been involved in extracurriculars?
21:12 Would you recommend it?
22:00 An honest truth: cramming does not give you in-depth knowledge
26:16 A degree isn’t enough: reflecting upon the importance of balancing your studies with a side-project
26:39 What are the main takeaways? Reflecting upon mindset, having a good study playlist, reaching out for support and long-term consistency
31:34 It is not a recommendation but a story you can draw valuable lessons from
Things mentioned:
Speed reading (Cambridge article) - We don't have access to this article anymore, but there's plenty of good resources out there.
The Three Levels of Self-Awareness (article by Mark Manson)
Luke's current study playlists as of publishing this episode:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRzHHHz4Ypg&t=724s&ab_channel=LLight
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYEA5A0Bjyo&t=429s&ab_channel=TenpersUniverse
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa_s7ogtokM&t=458s&ab_channel=Ezonater
Links:
Drop us an email!: thestudentinsiderteam@gmail.com
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Alex's Instagram (@alexandrotheodorou): https://www.instagram.com/alexandrotheodorou/
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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!
Links:
Drop us an email!: thestudentinsiderteam@gmail.com
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Are you a new student heading to University soon, or perhaps you're currently at University and are struggling to find that thing to spice up your social life? Then this is the episode for you!
In this episode, we give our advice for making the most out of the social aspects of univerisity. We discuss how low confidence is the greatest barrier to making friends and building relationships, and explain the benefits of joining various societies and student groups. Additionally, we give some insider tips for building a strong and supportive friend group to help guide a healthy relationship with work and life. Lastly, we provide some of our own advice for maintaining your work-life balance, with an emphasis on meaningful, productive outlets.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction & Question of the week.
11:37 Improving conversation confidence, comfort challenges (Eye Gazing).
19:02 Being on a student team/committee, working with others.
22:48 'Time and vulnerability', not over-thinking conversations, making the most of opportunities.
29:10 Putting yourself out there, learning from the people around you, conditional vs unconditional relationships.
39:57 Work-life balance, studying in a social environment, finding meaningful outlets, the importance of physical activities.
58:30 It’s a numbers game, Mark Zuckerberg’s yearly challenges, doing research before applying to University.
Things mentioned:
- 80,000 Hours
- The 4-Hour Workweek, by Tim Ferriss
- The Student Insider Ep. 21 - Opportunities For Students ft. Not Going To Uni
- The Mindset Mentor Podcast by Rob Dial and Kast Media
- The Student Insider Ep. 15 - How studying less can make you a better student
- The Adventure Challenge
- The Tim Ferriss Show with Mark Zuckerberg - mentions Mark's yearly challenges.
Related book recommendations:
- How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie
- Plays Well With Others, by Eric Barker
Links:
Drop us an email!: thestudentinsiderteam@gmail.com
Check out our YouTube channel (video versions of the podcast): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7K6oW2Ayy7ciCGKiZsFeyQ
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-student-insider/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Student-Insider/100078762559879/
Alexandro's Instagram (@alexandrotheodorou): https://www.instagram.com/alexandrotheodorou/
Alexandro's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDqZOCaoULuLBb72Cha-n6w
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In this episode, we discuss the alternatives to University for students with Rebecca Dunne, the partnerships manager and Laura Dunne, the marketing manager at 'Not Going To Uni', a platform showcasing the alternatives to university for school and college leavers. With their knowledge and experience, we delve into the current employment landscape for students, discussing some of the misconceptions about obtaining your dream career. Additionally, we debate some of our advice for finding the right opportunity for you, advising how to filter through the abundance of different options available for students. Finally, we discuss some of the ways you can expand on your network as a means of opening personalised and exclusive opportunities for yourself amongst the competition.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction, the objectives, aims and resources at 'Not Going to Uni'.
06:03 The University statistics, why is Univeristy the 'standard' route for students?
10:01 The current job market for students, how to stand out in applications and understanding employer expectations.
16:51 COVID-19 projects, discussing applicant standards and the perceived value of CVs and experience vs personal characteristics.
25:52 Discussing the university alternatives, advice for filtering through the options and our personal experiences.
37:04 Powerful networking tips, the power of LinkedIn, cold-calling and making your own opportunities.
52:00 Final words and guidance for GCSE and A-Level students.
55:50 Rapid-fire questions.
Things mentioned:
- The 4-Hour Work Week, by Tim Ferriss.
- The 'Not Going To Uni' Ambassadors.
- Hear Me Out, by Sarah Harding.
- Becoming Molly-Mae, by Molly-Mae Hague.
- Unfiltered, by Lily Collins.
Check out 'Not Going To Uni':
- Website: https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notgoingtouni/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notgoingtouni/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/notgoingtouni.co.uk/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/notgoingtouni/
Connect with Rebecca and Laura Dunne:
- Laura
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauradunnemarketing/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauradunnee/
- Rebecca
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_rebeccadunne/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-dunne-3a6920166/
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In this episode of The Student Insider podcast, we let the topic set itself! In these 'Social Episodes', we record with no prior planning, letting our thoughts flow to make for some really interesting conversation. We reflect on our university experience and forecast into the future, asking where people can find meaning and happiness. We discuss the mind-body connection, some of the benefits of boosting testosterone and the impact of diet on your lifestyle. We delve into our stories in quitting video games and the impacts gaming addiction has had on us in the present day, and finish up talking about the psychology of friendships and making friends.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro, reflecting, is university needed?
06:16 Question of the week (What would you do with your time if money was not a factor?)
11:35 The triangle of happiness, cultural differences, learning to enjoy the struggle
18:29 The mind body connection, the benefits of trying cold showers, discussing various foods and lifestyles
33:15 Being selfish as means to be selfless, positive assertiveness
36:52 What is the one thing you miss from when you were younger?
39:15 Are video games a waste of time? The gaming YouTube industry
50:02 How much do those who create social media platforms use them?
56:59 Reflecting on routines
01:06:12 Why everything you know about relationships is wrong
Things mentioned:
- The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss
- 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna Wiest
- Plays Well with Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong by Eric Barker
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro, Question of the week & Life Updates
11:03 Alex’s dumb phone challenge
22:42 The podcast story
25:17 Systems and tools we use for the podcast
36:25 Finding your content niche
Things mentioned
- Episode 17 ft. MasterChef Runner-up Radha Ru: https://thestudentinsider.simplecast.com/episodes/radha-ru
- Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Anna Lembke
- The Three Levels of Self-Awareness by Mark Manson: https://markmanson.net/self-awareness
- Simplecast: https://www.simplecast.com/
- Riverside: https://riverside.fm/
- Rode NT-USB Microphone
- BLUE Snowball Microphone
- 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna Wiest
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:52 MasterChef experience, cooking journey
13:16 Overcoming barriers, creative approaches, the intensity of MasterChef
20:59 How did university prepared you for where you are now, being a private chef, transferable skills, finding balance
28:13 Approach to time management, the power of belief, enjoyment of the work
34:54 Future plans, using tech in a positive way, providing value in the food industry
48:00 Biggest inspirations so far and why, advice for students, feel the fear and do it anyway
57:40 Rapid fire questions
Things mentioned:
- MasterChef (TV show on BBC One): https://www.masterchef.com/
- Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Feel-Fear-Anyway-Indecision-Confidence/dp/0091907071
- Ted Lasso (TV Show)
- Radha's biggest inspirations: James Martin and Nadiya Hussain
- The Tim Ferriss Show - episode with Terry Crews: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xS8RxN0jQs5htRe2I0WOS?si=6436b3f9880b41fe
Check out Radha Ru:
- Radha's website: https://www.thespicyflexitarian.com/
- Radha's socials:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespicyflexitarian/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/thespicyflex?s=20&t=cLFvntqfQHDLDJMR4I-H5w
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Timestamps:
- 00:00 Introduction & Question of the week
- 06:16 Mindset, habits (the foundation)
- 11:12 Academic/study techniques, dedicated workspace, learning the skills vs learning content
- 18:11 Side hustles, extra-curricular projects, societies, prioritising, learning from failures, life skills
- 38:43 social skills, confidence, 3 second rule, returning to the importance of a positive mindset, dissertation advice
- 49:26 Internships/experience & concluding
Things mentioned:
- Episode 16 (Mental Health & Growth ft. Hannah Ouazzane) - https://thestudentinsider.simplecast.com/episodes/mental-health-growth-ft-hannah-ouazzane
- Episode 15 (How studying less can make you a better student) - https://thestudentinsider.simplecast.com/episodes/how-studying-less-can-make-you-a-better-student
- StudyStream
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Timestamps:00:00 Introduction, Incrementum (Hannah’s page), being transparent about mental health
11:21 Hannah’s journey, the validation problem of social media
21:17 Progressing in small steps, compounding effect, the improving mindset
26:19 Lightbulb moments? - being adaptable, finding balance, enjoying the journey
36:49 Advice for those feeling lost in their 20s, prioritising, help yourself first
50:58 Getting the basics right, and wrapping up
Things mentioned* Incrementum: https://www.instagram.com/_.incrementum/ * Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari * The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss * Kaizen: The Japanese Method for Transforming Habits, One Small Step at a Time by Sarah Harvey
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EPISODE NOTES Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction, question of the week
09:40 Study less, study smart. Deep work vs shallow work
22:24 Social media without the feed, productive and still rests, meditation, mindfullness
36:41 Consume less, apply more. The impact exercising has on grades
42:17 Having a multifaceted life, diversifying
49:48 Ways to perform highly in assignments and essays
Things mentioned:
- Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
- Marty Lobdell - Study Less Study Smart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlU-zDU6aQ0
- Thomas frank Study Less Study Smart Summary video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23Xqu0jXlfs
- Deep Work by Cal Newport
- News Feed Eradicator (chrome extension)
- Other episodes mentioned
- How To Overcome Procrastination & Be Productive - https://thestudentinsider.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-overcome-procrastination-be-productive
- How To Crush It At University: Habits, Effective Studying & Confidence - https://thestudentinsider.simplecast.com/episodes/habits-for-university
- Onenote, Notion, Evernote (note-taking apps)
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Alexandro's Instagram (@alexandrotheodorou): https://www.instagram.com/alexandrotheodorou/
Luke's articles: https://conscious-thoughts.squarespace.com/
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EPISODE NOTESIn the 21st century, there is an abundance of distractions from the likes of modern technology. In this episode, we dive into this. As well as emotional intelligence, reading, journaling, use of social media, and the power of being optimistic.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction & Question of the week
04:11 Luke’s new articles (Conscious Thoughts), philosophy, emotional intelligence, reading
18:00 Journaling
24:18 Relationships, habits, modern world distractions, smartphones, biology of addiction, and social media
50:00 Optimism
Things mentioned:
- Luke's new blog/articles: https://conscious-thoughts.squarespace.com/
- Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
- The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson
- Show Your Work by Austin Kleon
- Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
- Habitica - Habit tracker
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
1:10 Being polite
5:29 Document more, post less
25:52 Always leaving a good first impression
31:42 Smart and efficient systems are a key part of productivity, thus giving us more time
38:49 Know your limits and mental health
50:52 Explore and try new things
55:09 Mark Twain quote, thinking long term
1:01:54 Gratitude
Check out Part 1 of 21 Life Lessons from 21 Years: https://thestudentinsider.simplecast.com/episodes/21-life-lessons-from-21-years
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:45 Catching up
5:03 Start journaling earlier
13:17 Live in the Moment
21:45 Consistent habits are the only answer to our goals and ambitions
27:31 Only do what you want to do and what is necessary.
36:03 Seek forgiveness not permission
40:52 Don't let other peoples opinions stop you / don't be so naïve
51:36 Always give 100%
58:39 Read more and watch less Youtube
1:04:32 Act confident
1:08:40 Put a greater emphasis on building and maintaining relationships
Books and articles referenced:
- Atomic Habits - James Clear
- Research Confirms That No One Is Really Thinking About you - Deb Knobelman
Other things:
- Stanford Prison Experiment
- Episode 7 - How To Ace Your Career Preparations: CV's, Internships & Experience
- Tim Ferris Podcast - Episode with Hugh Jackman
- 5 (Not 7!) Why's - Root Causes
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In this episode of The Student Insider, we discuss and reflect on the last 12 months of our lives, having a drive for self-improvement, pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone, and gradually improving over time.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction: catch-up
01:10 - Question of the week & reflecting on the last 12 months of our lives
12:04 - Having a drive for self-improvement, getting outside of your comfort zone & the coffee challenge, building confidence
21:30 - The story of the $8 million dollar janitor, improving gradually over time and surrounding yourself with people better than you
Books referenced:
How to Win Friends and Influence People
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
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In this episode of The Student Insider, we let the topic set itself! In these "Social Episodes", we record with no subject or prior planning, which makes for some really interesting conversation. Join Luke and Alex in this episode and maybe you'll learn about some new concepts, pick up some interesting tips or techniques and perhaps even discover something completely new!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction: Quick catch-up and Presenting Skills.
4:45 - Episode start: New Social Episodes?!
5:50 - Question of the Week! Discussions about time travel.
13:02 - Note taking tips, The benefits of reading and more book recommendations!
17:55 - Creating unique content, following your dreams and adding your own perspectives.
28:37 - Importance of sound effects and music in media, Animating!
33:49 - Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), cryptocurrency and Elon Musk.
49:46 - How money affects lifestyle and finding happiness
52:35 - Aristotle and 'Eudaimonia', discussing some philosophical questions.
58:50 - Luke's social media detox, the social dilemma, addictions to technology.
1:08:20 - Concluding remarks and some funny stories.
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Episode resources:
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We Only Know What We Know YouTube Channel
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Free sounds: freesounds.org
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Pivot Animator: https://pivotanimator.net/
Books:
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The Physics of Time by Richard Muller
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Show Your Work by Austin Kleon
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Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon
Links:
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Technology is in our lives in a variety of ways and in this episode, we discuss our thoughts on if we spend too much time on technology. Including our realisations with using becoming dependent on technology, how we can be intentional with tech usage, the truth behind social media, exploring possible solutions to this dilemma and more.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction & question of the week
04:10 Evaluating our experience and thoughts with technology usage, dependence on technology, thinking intentional with how we use technology
17:45 The truth behind social media, and The Social Dilemma documentary
20:08 Luke's realisation with his laptop breaking
25:04 Differentiating content and messages, self-improvement experiments ideas, the positive power of social media and taking time away from screens
32:06 Positive change in social media, creating valuable content and not feeding the algorithm
37:55 Exploring possible solutions, remote communicating, setting rules for ourselves, and concluding
Things mentioned:
How to win friends and influence people (by Dale Carnegie)
Alex's video on how to prevent your smartphone from ruining your life
The Social Dilemma Documentary (Netflix)
1000 True Fans (Kevin Kelly)
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In this episode, we talk with Jamie Amatruda. Covering, what it is like to be a Drama University Student in 2020/2021 and dealing with the online acting dynamic, Jamie's experience and aspirations as an actor, being intentional with social media, tips for memorising lines, dealing with rejection and more! Hope you enjoy this episode!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction, Dark Net production, The online acting dynamic
06:48 Aspirations as an actor
09:43 Change in social life, Making friends, and Being intentional with social media
19:32 What kind of topics do you study in your degree as a drama student?
21:16 Tips for memorising lines and Improvising on the spot
26:41 Experience with acting, Acting inspirations, Card tricks and Confidence,
31:13 Dealing with rejection, Never being the best in the room
36:32 Ending
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Student Insider email: thestudentinsiderteam@gmail.com
bathwaytheatrecompany: https://www.instagram.com/bathwaytheatrecompany/
Links:
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction: Struggles of studying online, the 'Improvement Pill' YouTube channel.
3:03 - Episode start: What have we done experience wise? The 1% rule, Reaching out to people, Using LinkedIn, How to decide on a career and the type of experience to look for.
19:00 - Applying to university versus applying for work.
24:50 - Applying for internships.
27:00 - CV writing.
31:00 - Interviews: Our experience and advice.
42:42 - Types of experience, Benefits of getting experience in the first year, How to find the experience as a first-year student.
49:08 - Importance of networking, Avoiding distractions, Our networking experience.
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Episode resources:
Improvement Pill YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBIt1VN5j37PVM8LLSuTTlw
Student Insider email: thestudentinsiderteam@gmail.com
Gary Vee https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/
Genesis http://www.genesisconference.com/
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Here are the timestamps for the episode!
Introduction:
00:00 We return! What have we been up to?
06:03 Question of the week?
Main Body:
08:16 Reflecting on our habits: screen time and balancing studying & socialising. Studying effectively to manage multiple projects, note-taking and staying organised.
29:49 Focusing on the skills we learn at university, making links between modules, Parkinson's Law: "Work Expands to Fill the Time we Allocate to it", the importance of setting our your own deadlines.
40:37 Negative stress relief mechanisms and their impacts on health and productivity.
41:30 Effective ways of building good habits.
50:47 The power of confidence: How podcasting has benefited us, being a leader of the situation.
01:00:39 Thinking intentionally about what you do.
01:06:00 The Big Question: Bad Habit vs Addiction?
01:09:35 Playing video games, optimising your environment, setting effective goals and using rewards to instil good study habits.
01:15:14 Concluding the episode, new equipment and our analytics!
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Episode resources:
Luke's iGEM Project: https://2020.igem.org/Team:KCL_UK
Habithon: https://www.habithon.com/university-habits/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOFsN_Pv79AFYo6I0h2iGOQ
James Clear's Atomic Habits Book (really good book about building good habits)
James Clear Habit Cheat Sheet: https://s3.amazonaws.com/jamesclear/Atomic+Habits/Habits+Cheat+Sheet.pdf
Links:
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Here are the timestamps for the episode!
Introduction:
- 00:00: Introduction to Lewis and what he does, why Lewis started a podcast, the power of video content, and the lessons we learnt from creating content.
Main Body:
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08:11: Advice for getting started and putting out content on Instagram.
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14:26: How to stay motivated and consistent with creating content.
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18:52: Our Study Abroad plans and Covid-19, making the most out of the situation, diversifying your audience reach and branching out, not worrying about other people's opinions (developing a mindset for success).
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28:00: Getting prepared for university with COVID-19 restrictions, note-taking for classes, staying organised, adjusting to changes universities have made.
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42:27: University societies this year and the impact of Covid-19
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48:00: Finding work experience
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51:26: Plans after graduating?, Book recommendations and the future of the podcast
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Episode resources:
Back 2 Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theb2bpodcast/
What Lewis uses to create his content: https://www.canva.com/
Notion College/University Template by Mayer Raphael Adelberg: https://www.notion.so/College-Hub-Template-5001010604554c5cb8faa9f270f4f327
Alex's digital productivity series (including note-taking): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuTeBI6H4UZsgZDs_bfAG5G4jqzUdHoAt
Gretta Van Riel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grettavanriel/?originalSubdomain=au
Book recommendations from Lewis: The Dip, Insane Mode, The $100 Startup
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Here's some of the things we mentioned!
Introduction:
- A Level results and dealing with exam results.
Main Body:
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Personal university experiences.
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The first few weeks of university.
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Getting involved and pushing your comfort zone.
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Making friends and ways of meeting new people.
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Exploring new areas around university / making the most of the the university surroundings.
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Academic side of university (networking, module selection and work experience).
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Part time work alongside studies.
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Effects of COVID-19 on this years freshers.
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Episode resources:
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Tips on making the most of university - https://targetjobs.co.uk/news/467392-how-to-make-the-most-of-university-14-tips-from-a-graduate
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FOMO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uiv6tKtoKg
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Notion, application for note taking - notion.so
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UEA societies - https://www.uea.su/opportunities/societies/
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KCL societies - https://www.kclsu.org/groups/activities/join/
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In this episode, we cover how you can defeat procrastination, the different solutions, tools and strategies that have helped us become more productive and our struggles with procrastination.
Some things we mentioned:
Motivation is a myth, it is all about self-discipline
Procrastination monkey
Studying with friends (even online)
How to minimise your phone as a distraction
Taking an intentional approach to social media
Pomodoro Technique
Breaking tasks down
2-minute rule (if something takes less than 2 minutes you have to do it there and then )
How trying a day in life vlog can increase your productivity
Browser extensions and apps (e.g. StayFocusd) (yes, that's is how that extension is spelt)
Benefits of having a productivity system (calendar, to-do list and note-taking system)
"What gets measured get managed" (Peter Drucker)
Why you should get an accountability partner
Links:
Blog post - Screw motivation, what you need is discipline: http://www.wisdomination.com/screw-motivation-what-you-need-is-discipline/
Book - Getting things Done (David Allen)
Alexandro's YouTube Digital Productivity Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuTeBI6H4UZsgZDs_bfAG5G4jqzUdHoAt
Alexandro's Updated Productivity System For 2020 (link)
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In this episode, we talk about the recent events of the murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement, work/life balance, overcoming burnout, how a schedule can help with finding balance and our views on how money doesn't buy happiness.
Black Lives Matter. Here are some resources we found helpful:
- https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/# (This is a really good resource, it includes lots of ways you can help and find resources, such as petitions you can sign, places you can donate, ways you can educate yourself and more).
- Petitions: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#petitions
- Places you can donate: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
- More resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#resources
Books:
- Me and White Supremacy: How to recognise your privilege, combat racism and change the world by Layla Saad
- How To Be An Antiracist by Dr. Ibram Kendi
- Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge
- A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
Films:
- When They See Us
- 13th
- LA 92
- Teach Us All
- Just Mercy
Organisations:
- NAACP
- Black Lives Matter
- Campaign Zero
- Equal Justice Initiative
- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Notion videos:
- My Notion Setup For Increased Productivity
- Digital Note-Taking: Digital Productivity Ep 4 | Building A Second Brain | ft. Notion
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Welcome to the First Episode of The Student Insider. The podcast all about how to master life as a student. Sharing insights and advice about university life, productivity and personal development.
In this episode, we cover:
- a general introduction to the podcast and ourselves
- things that helped us improve our grades
- some exam stories and dealing with things that set us off track
- getting involved outside of your course
- how to fight distractions and much more.
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