The Hi-R Podcast: Recent Episodes
Hi-R Education
The Hi-R Podcast is hosted by Founder of Hi-R Education, Tosin Murana. Hi-R Education is a social enterprise that has assisted students from all over the globe to gain admission into the world's leading universities. The Hi-R Podcast focuses on three key areas: mental health, studying, and navigating the world of work. The podcast regularly features guests from Hi-R's extensive network of mentors and leading professionals. Keep up with Hi-R on social media - Instagram: Hi.R.Education Twitter: AimHi_R Website: www.hi-r.co.uk
In this episode, Tosin speaks with Daina Hazel Miley, an ex-Magic Circle Lawyer and now Psychotherapist. They discuss Daina's experience in the legal world, healthy thinking habits, and the power of psychotherapy.
Timestamps:
Taking the time to 'map out' your life - 5.40The dangers of forward-thinking - 6.25Thinking modes: "What is doing for me?" vs "Why is this happening to me?" - 8.30Why Daina went from Law to Psychotherapy - 9.07Battling with imposter syndrome - 9.50Travel and humility - 24.00Dealing with job rejection - 30.30Tips for dealing with a high-pressured job - 34.15How to be more mindful and train your brain out of bad habits - 38.00Introduction to psychotherapy and how it can help improve mental health - 43.40Introduction to Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) - 47.50Accessing free therapy - 52.25
Connect with Daina:
Instagram: dainahazel.wellness
https://www.allincollective.co.uk/
Free Depression Guide: https://theallincollective.com/optin-21615552046622
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Instagram: Hi.R.Education
Twitter: AimHi_R
In this episode, Tosin speaks with Mabel Goulden, an alum at the Fashion Retail Academy in London and Social Media Manager in Dubai.
They discuss Mabel's experience with studying at the Fashion Retail Academy, her career in social media and moving to Dubai to work.
Timestamps:
Mabel’s journey into the Fashion Retail Academy - 2.00Transitioning from the Fashion Retail Academy into the world of work - 6.30Mabel's journey into social media marketing - 8.20Fashion internships and the importance of work experience - 10.05
The power of LinkedIn - 18.00The administrative process of moving to Dubai - 18.40Life in Dubai compared to life in the UK - 20.00Being a woman in the Middle East - 22.25Settling into Dubai as an expat - 24.25Why Mabel started a Youtube channel documenting life in Dubai - 28.15Tips for people looking to start their career in social media - 12.40Moving to Dubai for work - 16.00Mabel's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1boJK83gjexrGbln7XKgKQ
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Instagram: Hi.R.Education
Twitter: AimHi_R
In this episode, we are joined by the Head of Postgraduate Admissions at Hi-R Education and Hi-R mentee and A-level student Nathan Bigord to discuss the A-level results fiasco of 2020, the recent survey organised by Hi-R Education and recommendations for students sitting their A level exams during the resit periods.
The Hi-R Education report summarising our survey findings and the key recommendations for students is now available on the Hi-R online academy website below:
Timestamps:
Background to A-level resits and Hi-R survey - 2.15Nathan’s A-level journey - 3.57Covid-19 and A-levels (Nathan) - 5.59A-level results day 2020 - 7.40What could have been done better with A-level results? - 10.15Hi-R’s A-level resit survey results - 11.47Nathan’s resit experience - 14.50Mental wellbeing and A-level revision tips - 16.00Staying motivated through A-levels - 18.40Hi-R’s key recommendations for A-level resit students - 24.20The A-level grade protection policy for resit students - 31.00Tips for those re-applying to university - 33.00
Instagram: Hi.R.Education
Twitter: AimHi_R
Website: www.hi-r.co.uk
In the fifth episode of our Applying to University series, Tosin speaks with Akshana Ravikumar, a BSc Economics undergraduate at the University of Essex and Hi-R mentor, about her experience with applying to and studying BSc Economics with a placement year.
Timestamps:
3.30 - Why Economics?
7.40 - How to pick a university to study Economics
12.00 - Personal statement process and tips
19.20 - University interviews for economics
23.40 - Doing a placement year
25.50 - Taking care of your mental health during university
33.30 - Akshana’s memorable university experience
36.20 - Resources for aspiring economics students
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Instagram: Hi.R.Education
Twitter: AimHi_R
In the fourth episode of our Applying to University series, Tosin speaks with Psychology undergraduate Chidera Nweze - a previous Hi-R mentee and now Hi-R mentor - about her experience with applying to and studying Psychology at The University of Nottingham.
Timestamps:
2.10 - Chidera’s personal statement
2.50 - The university application process for Psychology
9.09 - Personal statement process
11.55 -What Chidera wishes she knew about Psychology before university
14.55 - Chidera's experience with studying Psychology at degree level
18.40 - How to prepare for studying Psychology at university
19.51 -Studying ‘Addiction and the Brain’
21.20 - The Psychology student as a ‘therapist’
25.00 - Social life at the University of Nottingham
27.00 - Chidera’s fresher’s week experience
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Twitter: AimHi_R
In the third episode of our Applying to University series, Tosin speaks with Jasmin Sahota - a Law and German Law Graduate from the University of Oxford with a year abroad at the University of Bonn (Germany).
They discuss Jasmin's journey into Oxford University, studying Law in another language, and Jasmin's experience of moving abroad to study.
Timestamps:
4.18 - Jasmin’s university choices
4.58 - Why study German law?
6.14 - Studying law in a foreign language
8.35 - Admissions process for law
10.20 - LNAT Essay tips
12.10 - Admissions process for German law
15.00 - How to structure your personal statement for a joint degree course
17.50 - The Oxford interview
21.40 - Resources for students applying to Oxford
26.05 - The study abroad experience
30.10 - Fresher’s Week in Oxford
34.30 - Jasmin’s most memorable university experience
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Instagram: Hi.R.Education
Twitter: AimHi_R
In the second episode of our Applying to University series, Tosin speaks with Louis Vichard - a PPE undergraduate student at the LSE and Hi-R Mentor.
They discuss Louis' journey into university, living through a revolution and how to get into and survive PPE at university.
Timestamps:
2.41 - Louis' interest in politics
7.35 - Why Louis picked PPE
11.50 - A summary of the first year of studyung PPE
13.30 - Why PPE at LSE? - How to pick the right university to study PPE
16.25 - Louis’ experience with applying to university
17.00 - How to approach your personal statement
23.30 - Resources that Louis used to write his personal statement
25.30 - Admissions tests for PPE
26.25 - The Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA)
27.55 - Preparing for the TSA
29.46 - What Louis wishes he knew about PPE before applying
40.25 - Useful resources to prepare for studying PPE
42.30 - Compulsory modules at LSE
47.00 - Battling imposter syndrome at university
54.30 -Freshers Week at LSE
In our first episode, Tosin sits down with Saif Jalili - a First Class Law Graduate from the University of Cambridge - to discuss his experience with applying to university and studying Law.
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Twitter: AimHi_R
Timestamps:
2.43 - Saif’s Personal Statement Experience
4.32 - Picking a university
5.35 - How Saif made his university application stand out
7.17 - Managing predicted grades
10.10 - How to show teachers your determination during A Levels
10.52 - Saif’s Oxbridge application experience
12.05 - How Saif made his personal statement stand out
13.50 - How to approach applying for a course you have never studied
15.40 - Admissions test: Cambridge Law Test
20.05 - The Cambridge Interview
25.18 - General advice for law admissions interviews
26.45 - Cambridge University's ‘supervision’ style classes
28.50 - Saif's regrets from applying to university
30.10 - Being from a state school background at Cambridge
31.45 - How to survive Law at Cambridge University
32.50 - How to overcome the fear of not ‘fitting in’
37.05 - Recommended topics to research before applying to law
37.30 - Tosin and Saif moan about studying Jurisprudence
41.0 - Saif's most memorable university experience