Welcome to the YAScast!: Recent Episodes
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Here, we’ll be bringing in YAS members and various guests to talk about topics related to post-secondary life and education. We hope this podcast is a fun and informative resource for our listeners.
Preview of Podcast 0:00-0:50
Introductions: 0:52-3:45
Work Placements in Post-Secondary 3:45-9:28
Is a work placement necessary? 9:30-20:48
Professional Development Opportunities 21:00-33:25
How can I gain experience in my field? 33:30-45:11
Is a work placement beneficial to my future career?
In episode 9, Vincent and guests, Josh and Elesar discuss their experiences with professional development and how a work placement affected their education and job opportunities. They dive into topics such as if a work placement is necessary, how work placements supplement your education, and other opportunities that can help you land the job that you want to pursue after getting your post-secondary degree/diploma.
Are people in our generation getting lazier? What does it really mean to work smarter and more efficiently?
Episode 8 focuses on the productivity of our generation. The cast dives into what it’s like working through a pandemic, having a job throughout post secondary, and the differences of work life then vs. now. The cast also discusses their perspectives on working until retirement and what it means to have a fulfilling career.
Preview of Podcast 0:00-1:05
Introductions: 1:08- 2:20
Working throughout School/After Post Secondary: 2:21-15:57
Work Life Now vs. Then: 16:00-22:38
A Lifelong Career: 22:40-39:00
Working Through a Pandemic: 39:05-48:15
Working Smarter, Not Harder 48:16-1:01:17
Ending: 1:01:20-1:02:03
In Episode 7, Vince, Carlos, and Kirsten dive into the importance of mental health and how that affected their experiences in post-secondary and life in general. They go through
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Podcast Sections: Preview of Podcast 0:00-1:02
Introduction: 1:03-2:10
Academics vs Mental Health: 2:15-7:45
Mental Health Before Post-Secondary: 7:48-15:25
Friendships after High School: 15:25-29:32
Resources: 29:35-45:45
Tips 45:45-55:43
Want to learn more about the Youth Advancement Society (YAS)? Here's how to find us: https://linktr.ee/yycyas
Episode 6: Biggest Challenges In Post Secondary
This episode tackles the challenges/adversities that people may face in post-secondary/life after high school. Vince, Carlos, Nicolette and guests Josh and Alyssa discuss obstacles such as burnout, friendships/social life, having a proper work-school balance, and financial struggles that they faced during their time at post-secondary and how they found the right fit/right mindset for themselves.
All episodes of the YAScast are available on Apple, Spotify, and Google podcasts!
Podcast Sections:
Preview of Podcast 0:00-0:55
Introductions: 1:00- 3:53
Biggest Obstacle in Post-Secondary: 3:55-19:00
Finding Yourself 4:20-6:55
Social Life: 7:00-18:49
Post-Secondary: School/Work/Life Balance 18:50-32:23
Burnout 19:08-22:34
Work Balance 22:34-25:45
Academic/Life Balance 25:50-32:23
First year Challenges 32:27-42:33
Overcoming Financial Struggles
42:35-57:43
Budgeting/Student Loans - 42:35-52:50
New Textbooks 52:50-53:59
Diplomas vs Degrees: 56:35-57:43
Want to learn more about the Youth Advancement Society (YAS)? Here's how to find us: https://linktr.ee/yycyas
Episode 5: Factors That Influence Your Choices After High School
Are there factors that influenced your choices before or after high school? In episode 5, Vince, Kirsten, Carlos, and guest Nicolette discuss different factors that come into play when deciding on a path after high school. The crew dives into some of their experiences with post-secondary, whether it'd be regrets, realizations, or accomplishments.
All episodes of the YAScast are available on Apple, Spotify, and Google podcasts!
Podcast Sections:
Preview of Podcast 0:00-0:55
Introductions: 0:55- 3:22
Driving Factors That Influenced Choices After High School: 3:25-9:15
Switching Programs: 9:15-18:35
How Necessary is Post-Secondary? 18:50-26:00
Pressure from Friends and Family: 26:05-29:20
Limitations 29:25-45:50
Failure 36:30-38:20
Would you change your mind if you were to go back in time? 45:55
Want to learn more about the Youth Advancement Society (YAS)? Here's how to find us: https://linktr.ee/yycyas
Episode 4 - High School: Do You Learn What You Need to Learn?
In this episode, Vince, Carlos, and Kirsten are back to talk about whether or not the material students learn in high school is enough to prepare them for post-secondary and life beyond walking the stage, what our most valued and least-valued courses in high school were, as well as why writing skills apply to any career you're planning on pursuing.
All episodes of the YAScast are available on Apple, Spotify, and Google podcasts!
Want to learn more about the Youth Advancement Society (YAS)? Here's how to find us: https://linktr.ee/yycyas
PODCAST SECTIONS:
- Brief Podcast Update: 0:00-1:15
- Did what we learn in high school help in post-secondary?: 1:20-15:15
- What’s the most useful and least useful course from high school?: 15:15-28:30
- What other life skills do we think should be taught in high school? 28:30-40:00
- Does high school treat students as children or as young adults? 40:00-52:54
- What is the hardest part about becoming a young adult? 52:54-1:02:15
Episode 3 - What They Don’t Tell You About Uni
Do you like free stuff? Are you a fast walker? Yes? No? Well, Vince, Carlos, and Kirsten are back with another episode of the YAScast! The crew is talking about some of the things about the university experience that teachers don’t really mention. Things to expect, things to consider, things to know. All of that and more on this episode of the YAScast!
All episodes of the YAScast are available on Apple, Spotify, and Google podcasts!
Want to learn more about the Youth Advancement Society (YAS)? Here's how to find us: https://linktr.ee/yycyas
PODCAST SECTIONS:
- Brief Podcast Update: 0:00-1:15
- Introductions: 1:20-2:40
- Professors vs. High School Teachers: 3:00-9:40
- Class Sizes: 9:40-20:33
- “Fun” Aspect of Post-Secondary: 20:40-27:07
- Making Friends and Drifting from Old Ones: 27:07-29:17
- Attendance: 29:17-39:15
- Workload in post-secondary: 39:15-48:00
Time Management in post-secondary: 48:10-1:02:57
Episode 2 - You Qualify For Life
Vince, Carlos, and Kirsten are back with another episode of the YAScast! The crew is talking about some transitional periods you might experience both as a student and graduate. Did you think you would be where you are today, career or education wise? Are you thinking about switching programs? Finished your program but want to study something else? Scared about the consequences? All of that and more on this episode of the YAScast!
Want to learn more about the Youth Advancement Society(YAS)? Here's how to find us: https://linktr.ee/yycyas
All episodes of the YAScast are available on Apple, Spotify, and Google podcasts!
PODCAST SECTIONS:
Brief Podcast Update: 0:00-1:25
Introductions: 1:25-8:13
How sure should I be of my future before deciding on what to do next as an adult?: 8:13-21:30
What if i change paths while I’m already in one?: 21:30-36:17
How do I deal with the expectation that i should finish my initial degree plans?: 36:17-43:34
How do I deal with financial guilt if I change career plans?: 43:34-58:33
Three of our executives - Vincent, Justine, and Josh - answer questions collected from our members wondering how YAS came about and why it was started in the first place. Tune in to this first episode to know more - and stay tuned for more discussions to come!