The International Students Podcast (TISP): Recent Episodes
Progress Oberiko
TISP centers the experiences of international students; sharing stories, opportunities, relevant info, culture shocks, etc; and also supporting prospective int. students (& migrants) as they move abroad.
We invite expert and professional guest speakers from various fields to share knowledge on finance, jobs, scholarships, career opportunities, studying, etc, and essentially how to navigate life in the UK and abroad.
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One big challenge that International students face when they move abroad to study is The Imposter Syndrome, which often makes you feel less than, affects your self esteem, self worth and self confidence, and your overall performance socially and academically.
Our brilliant Guest speakers Ada Ogoh, Alumni of the University of Chester, and Rita Ugi, Alumni of the University of Lincoln (who were interviewed separately and have also featured on previous episode 24 of this podcast), using their unique experiences, shared valuable stories and tips on how to deal with the imposter syndrome.
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This is the episode you have been waiting for!
A fully packed episode with our Guest Speaker, Kolade Alabi, a Digital Content Creator, and International Student Consultant, he shares:
- List of UK companies offering visa sponsorship
- Top paying companies/industries in the UK
- Tips for applying for a sponsorship job
- Navigating the Imposter syndrome as an international student
- and more...
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Our Guest Speaker Jewel Atedou Bright, an award winning dissertation writer/Chevening Scholar/ Uni Sussex Alumni shared some useful tips that could help when writing a dissertation.
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Trying to land a job, but made little success? These 10 tips might help you when applying for a job as an international student.
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Are you a prospective, current or graduate international student?
In this episode, our guest speaker Dr. Alex Fenton Associate Prof. and Associate Dean International for Uni Chester shared brilliant insights into:
- why you should consider studying at Uni Chester
- Employability & Careers support available for Chester graduates
- Chester alumni network
- Some facts about Uni Chester and more...
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In this episode you get to hear from two graduate international students: Ada Ogoh, an alumna of Uni Chester, and Rita Ugi, an alumna and current staff of Uni Lincoln. They share their genuine lived experiences and challenges of life after graduating as international students, including:
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Job search and job tips
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dealing with career anxiety
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and more
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Rita and I dived into the realities of being an international student by unpacking some of the challenges international students experience when studying abroad.
Rita Ugi is the Vice President International for the Student Union at the University of Lincoln, UK, and she shared brilliant insights on this episode.
If you are a current international student, please let us know if you can relate to some of these challenges.
If you are intending to study abroad, this will help you brace yourself.
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This is a short informative episode about some of the dos and donts in the UK (and maybe other countries as well) based on my observation. It includes lessons, mistakes to avoid, etc.
Knowledge is key, as they say, and when we have these basic knowledge we save ourselves certain avoidable mistakes. Trust me, you will like this one!
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This episode is both humorous and informative. It gives you a sense of the different categories of students studying abroad and what to expect, and it also highlights how people are on different pedestal.
Let me know if you found yourself or someone in any of the categories.
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What should you do when you experience racism or any form of discrimination?
Our Guest speaker Ben Robbins, a Talent Acquisition Manager who is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion, and has also previously worked with Stop Hate UK shares loads of insights about:
- How international students can respond to racism and discrimination
- What are protected characteristics?
- Dos & Donts for international students
- Unconscious bias
- Discriminatory behaviors to avoid
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Thinking of a good university to study as an international student? Our guest is Rebecca Hart highlights:
- Why you should consider studying at Sussex University.
- On and earlier episode of this podcast - Episode 2 I shared my story on how I landed myself a Master's degree using my HND, and tips that can help you too.
Rebecca is an experienced Higher Education practitioner with experience in marketing & communications, international recruitment & admissions, user experience and project management.
Rebecca currently works at the University of Sussex as a Student Engagement Programme Manager supporting students, particularly from underrepresented groups to succeed and progress at University. Rebecca currently leads on the Spirit of Sussex Award, a programme that celebrates and recognises students for their extracurricular and personal development activities. Linkedin: Rebecca Hart
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Our guest is Rebecca Hart shares:
- Employability tips for students
- Some challenges faced by international students
- Grades,
- And of course why you should consider studying at Sussex University.
Rebecca is an experienced Higher Education practitioner with experience in marketing & communications, international recruitment & admissions, user experience and project management.
Rebecca currently works at the University of Sussex as a Student Engagement Programme Manager supporting students, particularly from underrepresented groups to succeed and progress at University. Rebecca currently leads on the Spirit of Sussex Award, a programme that celebrates and recognises students for their extracurricular and personal development activities. Linkedin: Rebecca Hart
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This episode is about everything finance with our guest speaker Arlyne Chinyanganya Founder of Roots to Froots. She is a CIMA qualified Accountant working as a Commercial Finance Manager at Virgin Media O2 where she champions well-being in the workplace.
She is an advocate for educating women and empowering them to look after their finances. She is a CIMA women in leadership ambassador where she hosts panel discussions and encourages women to join the Accounting profession.
Contact Arlyne here:
Subscribe to Roots to Froots & receive a free excel budget file- www.rootstofroots.com
Socials: Instagram, etc - @rootstofroots
Some useful Links:
Money saving expert - https://www.moneysavingexpert.com
Financial planner - https://www.rootstofroots.com/products-1/p/financialplanningjournal
4S Saving - https://www.rootstofroots.com/blogs/4ssavingframework
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Have an HND, and want to apply for the Chevening Scholarship?
This is the final episode (part 3), with our guest speaker Mrs Ladepo from the British High Commission, who has many years of experience working with the Chevening program where she manages the selection of scholarship awardees.
She shares very useful information for HND holders who intend to apply for the Chevening Scholarship.
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Thinking about tips to help ace your Chevening Scholarship application?In this episode (part 2), our guest speaker Mrs Ladepo from the British High Commission, who has many years of experience working with the Chevening program where she manages the selection of scholarship awardees, shares very useful tips that can help your application.If you have any questions, shoot us an email tisp.podcast@gmail.com, we love hearing from you!Follow us on Instagram @Tispodcast and Facebook The International Students Podcast (TISP)Find the host Progress Oberiko on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn, Twitter (Oberiko_Pro) Tiktok (progressoberiko99)You can find Ladepo on Twitter - @layoladepo1, Instagram - @layoladepo9137, Facebook - Layo Ladepo, LinkedIn - Oluwafunmilayo LadepoShare this podcast with your friends, and leave a rating & review. Thank you!
Are you considering applying for the Chevening Scholarship? In this episode (part 1), our guest speaker Mrs Ladepo from the British High Commission, who has many years of experience working with the Chevening program where she manages the selection of scholarship awardees, shares all you need to know before applying. Debunking myths about the Chevening Scholarship What the Scholarship is about All you need to know before applying Mistakes to avoid Perks of Chevening scholarship And more...If you have any questions, shoot us an email tisp.podcast@gmail.com, we love hearing from you!Follow us on Instagram @Tispodcast and Facebook The International Students Podcast (TISP)Find the host Progress Oberiko on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn, Twitter (Oberiko_Pro) Tiktok (progressoberiko99)You can find Ladepo on Twitter - @layoladepo1, Instagram - @layoladepo9137, Facebook - Layo Ladepo, LinkedIn - Oluwafunmilayo LadepoShare this podcast with your friends, and leave a rating & review. Thank you!
Are you a current or prospective international student thinking about what it will look like for you after studying your course?
Listen to this episode as we unpack life after studying.
This is the last part of Episode 11 with Mr. Tunde.
Tunde Alabi-Hundeyin II is a Media Creative focused on Social Change.
Mr. Tunde is a Sussex University Chevening Alumni who is very passionate about supporting international students. Find him with his name on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram. His website is https://www.tundehundeyin.com/
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This is the part 2 of Episode 11 with Mr. Tunde. We talked about many essential & helpful tips for students to blend in and settle down in the UK.Don't skip this!Tunde Alabi-Hundeyin II is a Media Creative focused on Social Change.Mr. Tunde is a Sussex University Chevening Alumni who is very passionate about supporting international students. Find him with his name on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram. His website is https://www.tundehundeyin.com/If you have any questions, shoot us an email tisp.podcast@gmail.com, we love hearing from you!Follow us on Instagram @Tispodcast and Facebook The International Students Podcast (TISP)Find the host Progress Oberiko on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn, Twitter (Oberiko_Pro) Tiktok (progressoberiko99)Share this podcast with your friends, and leave a rating & review. Thank you!
'Japa' is a Nigerian terminology that means 'to migrate' or 'to move away'.
In this episode, we talked about some very essential tips prospective international students need to keep in mind before they migrate, and what to consider when making abroad-study plans.
This episode features Tunde Alabi-Hundeyin II: A Media Creative focused on Social Change.
Mr. Tunde is a Sussex University Chevening Alumni who is very passionate about supporting international students.
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As the title implies, this episode is about some of the first things you need to sort out when you arrive abroad as a student and how to go about them.
I talked about:
- The weather
- Accommodation
- Registration
- Opening a bank account and many more...
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Tania Rhodes-Taylor is the CEO of Otus Advisory which is an International Higher Education Consultancy and Coaching Practice. She is a consultant, coach and facilitator working primarily in Higher Education. Her career has spanned the private, government and charity sector and she has spent the past 15 years working in senior positions in higher education in the UK and Australia. She also has experience of living and working in Hong Kong, the USA and continental Europe.
Tania is passionate about the transformative power of education and the role Universities play more broadly in building better societies through research and teaching.
We talked about:
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The contributions of international students in the economy
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Why international students are not getting their preferred jobs
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Reaching out and applying for jobs
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Impostor syndrome
Tania is available on Linkedin: Tania Rhodes-Taylor.
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In this episode I share:
- tips about the UK lifestyle,
- Communication style
- Classroom nuances
- Slangs and their meaning
- and more...
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In this episode, Dr. Pepple unpacked useful tips on:
- how to deal with loneliness,
- mood swings,
- depression,
- how the weather can affect your mood
- And how to deal with all of these
Dr. Pepple is a Family Physician and GP in the UK who is very passionate about supporting students and migrants in the UK.
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In this episode, we have Dr. Pepple, a Family Physician and GP in the UK who shared some very important health tips for students and migrants. They include:
- 10 essential health-related things to do when you first arrive in the UK,
- Common health-related mistakes that students & migrants make
- Contraceptives and how to access them
- How to look after your Black skin as a Black person
- How to handle the cold weather
- Medications you can find in the UK and how to access them
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In this episode, we are joined by Aaron Akpu Philip, a Doctoral Researcher at the Queensland University of Technology in Australia.
Aaron is a multiple scholarship awardee who has benefitted from many international scholarships including the WHO - TDR Master's scholarship, Commonwealth Shared scholarship, University of Chester Westminster scholarship, & Total E&P undergrad scholarship.
As someone who has lived in the UK and is currently living in Australia, Aaron shares some contrast between both countries,
the cost of living in Australia,
job opportunities,
some common mistakes students make,
Dos & Donts for students
and essentially, what you need to know before moving to Australia.
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Have you been trying to get an apartment given the current accommodation crisis in the UK?
Are you planning to move to the UK and you're wondering what the accommodation situation looks like?
Looking for cheap affordable apartments in London?
Websites to find apartments in the UK?
Then this podcast is for you! I share stories about accommodation and lessons, and important things to keep in mind before renting a place.
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In this episode, we are joined by Aaron Akpu Philip, a Doctoral Researcher at the Queensland University of Technology in Australia.
Aaron is a multiple scholarship awardee who has benefitted from many international scholarships including the WHO - TDR Master's scholarship, Commonwealth Shared scholarship, University of Chester Westminster scholarship, & Total E&P undergrad scholarship.
Reflecting on his experience and how he was able to secure these scholarships, Aaron shares useful tips for applying for scholarships.
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For some of us who hold an HND degree, getting a direct Master's degree can be daunting. But there are many people who have done (and are currently doing) a Master's degree with their HND.
In this episode, you will learn some tips on how to get admission for a Master's degree using your HND, and you will also find some tips on how to package your statement of purpose to sell yourself when applying for a Master's degree.
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In this episode, I'll be sharing why I took my master's degree, how I came to that decision, and certain factors you need to consider before taking a master's degree.
When moving into a new country, it is the knowledge you have that helps you navigate the environment. The International Students Podcast (TISP) is a platform for sharing stories, opportunities, relevant information, ideas, etc; for international students in the UK and various countries to access all the support they need as they move abroad.
Inviting students from across the world and migrants alike to share and talk about their experiences, challenges, etc, and to offer support and access to relevant information that probably isn’t available on Google. Please follow us, download, and share this podcast with your friends. You can find us on Instagram @Tispodcast, and on Facebook: The International Students Podcast (TISP). The host on: I.G: @Progressoberiko, Twitter: @Oberiko_pro, Facebook: Progress Oberiko.