The Porch Presents: Let's Talk About It!: Recent Episodes
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Canadian university students from The Porch encouraging thoughtful discussion and meaningful action via podcast.
On this episode of Let's Talk About It, we discuss the importance of mental health especially for post-secondary students and share some of our experiences and advices.
On this episode of Let's Talk About It, we introduce our new members and talk about navigating university academic and social life! And ... our important announcement ... stay tuned for our soon-to-be launched website!
On the 4th episode of Season 2, we talk about our challenges with full lecture rooms, discovery of newly renovated classrooms, and our perspective on in-person vs online midterms, as McMaster fully re-opened to in-person classes!
On the 3rd episode of Season 2, we talk about the transition from online to in-person school, study tips and tricks, and finally, we reveal our Hogwarts houses!
- Please note that the contest/giveaway that we mentioned has been closed *
On the 2nd episode of Season 2 of Let's Talk About It, we speculate about future trends in university education, implications of a longer life span, and evolution of climate policy. There may also be a brief survey of the team about their opinions on Tim Biebs...
Join The Porch members for the start of Season 2 of Let's Talk About It, where we chat about the transition back to hybrid school, easing of government Covid-19 restrictions, and some ~interesting~ current events around the McMaster campus!
On this chill episode of Let's Talk About It, we reflect on The Porch's accomplishments in the past year. We asked each other our intriguing Instagram poll questions and discussed the results. We gave our farewell for the summer and appreciated the soul of The Porch.
On this episode of Let's Talk About It, we reflect on the past year of university education, based on The Porch members' experiences and in light of the 1 year anniversary of the WHO declaring COVID-19 a pandemic. We ask ourselves about the value of a bachelor's degree, professors' approaches to online teaching, and the current status of university accessibility. Also, tune in to hear the results of our Instagram Poll!
Show notes:
2:25 - Covid in the "Toddler Phase"
10:10 - University as a "Ticket to Life"
16:55 - True reason we go to university
21:19 - University and Accessibility
35:50 - The Porch's Online Community and Insta Poll Results
42:30 - 2 Types of people interactions (strong vs weak) and how this may affect your overall happiness
On this episode of Let’s Talk about It, we revisit the recent DC Capitol riots and its aftermath. We discuss the nuances of the human right, freedom of speech, and the complexity of freedom of speech legislation.
Hashim, the host of Politically Sober Podcast and Mymoon, a community organizer join us.
You can find Hashim and his podcast, Politically Sober on the following platforms:
Instagram: @politcallysoberpodcast
Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox: Politically Sober
Website: https://politicallysober.weebly.com/
On this episode of Let's Talk About It, we invite our audience into a discussion about addressing and preventing burnout. Tune in to hear our audience's perspective!