University opportunities: What’s waiting for you? | Episode 58

University opportunities: What's waiting for you? Discover university life beyond your degree. University is about much more than getting a degree. From joining university societies and trying new sports to volunteering, making friends, developing new skills and exploring career opportunities, there's so much to get involved in. But how do you find these opportunities, and how can you make the most of university life? In this episode of The Uni Guide Podcast, we explore the opportunities available to university students beyond their studies, including university clubs and societies, extracurricular activities, personal development and the experiences that can make university life so rewarding. Host Jon Cheek, Founder of UniTasterDays.com, is joined by Tiana Doshi, a Philosophy student at University College London (UCL), who shares her experiences of university life and getting involved in activities outside her degree. From taking up mixed martial arts (MMA) and bartending to exploring new interests and opportunities, Tiana discusses what surprised her about university, how students can discover what's available and why trying something new can open doors you never expected. Together, they explore whether you need to be confident to get involved, how students can balance activities with their studies and finances, and whether the opportunities available should influence which university you choose. The episode explores questions students often ask about university life, including: what opportunities are available at university beyond your degree? what is university life really like? how do you find university clubs, societies and extracurricular activities? what are the benefits of joining university societies? how can you make friends and meet new people at university? what if you're nervous about joining a society or trying something new? are university activities and opportunities available to everyone? can volunteering, sports and societies help your future career? how can you make the most of your time at university? should university societies and extracurricular opportunities influence your university choice? can you get a great degree but still miss out on some of the best university experiences? The episode also features some quick-fire questions about making the most of university, including whether joining a society is really as awkward as it sounds, what to do if you don't know what interests you, and why stepping outside your comfort zone can be worthwhile. Whether you're in Year 12 or Year 13 and considering university, researching university courses and student life, or preparing to start university in 2027, this episode offers an honest student perspective on the experiences and opportunities waiting for you. This episode is designed for students exploring higher education and university life, as well as parents, carers, teachers and careers advisers supporting young people with university choices and preparing for student life. Students, Parents, Carers and Teachers - please access these FREE resources: UniTasterDays.com The Students' Guide to University Brochure The Parents’ Guide to University Brochure The Teachers' Guide to University Brochure University event incentive platform University Jargon Buster University Subject Guide Videos The Uni Guide Podcast - all episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.