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Fresher Take

Fresher Take

UoL Student Life

A podcast created by students, for students. Join Tori and Alex every month as they discuss various concerns about moving to university and settling in. From homesickness to handling stress they chat about their experiences and offer advice and tips on how to adjust to living at university.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Fresher Take episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Fresher Take for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Fresher Take episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Fresher Take - We've Been Vaccinated Against COVID-19
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06/03/21 • 27 min

In this episode of the Fresher Take podcast Ben speaks to Owen and Rachel, two students who have not only been vaccinated against COVID-19, but are BSc students with in depth understanding of the process behind creating them!
For more content made for students by students, check out Student Life blog or follow us on social media @UoLStudentLife!

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Fresher Take - Stress Management

Stress Management

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04/27/21 • 34 min

On this episode of the Fresher Take podcast, Ben is joined by special guest Owen to talk about stress at university. Stream now on all major platforms.
For more advice, please visit Student Services or the Student Union Advice Centre. You can find Owen's article on the Stress Bucket here.
For more content made for students by students, check out Student Life blog or follow us on social media @UoLStudentLife!

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Fresher Take - Review of the Year

Review of the Year

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07/22/21 • 35 min

In this episode of the Fresher Take podcast, Ben and Becki take a look back at a very strange year. More episodes available on all major platforms!
For more content made for students by students, check out Student Life blog or follow us on social media @UoLStudentLife!

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Fresher Take - Mastering Time Management
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04/28/20 • 35 min

With exams and deadlines just around the corner, mastering time management can be the key to helping you ease deadline stress and can help you avoid unhealthy habits like cramming or pulling all nighters.
Ben and Becki, along with this month's guest Malene, have some tips and tricks you can use to help you successfully manage your time and smash those deadlines.
For more Student Life content check out our website and find us on social media at @uolstudentlife where we have lots of content planned to help you with online learning and exam prep over the next few weeks!

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Fresher Take - Next Steps After Graduation
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08/12/20 • 35 min

This episode join Ben, Becki and special guest Emily as they talk about all things that follow after graduation.
Covering topics such as the graduate job hunt, building resilience and dealing with rejections this episode is your guide to being a recent grad!
For more student-made content check out the Student Life website or our social media @UolStudentLife

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Fresher Take - Handling Homesickness
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01/08/20 • 20 min

Join Ben, Becki and Martyna as they discuss how to handle homesickness whilst at university.

Whether you miss your mum or you're struggling to cook your favourite meals, our student hosts are here to offer first hand advice, tips and tricks to help you settle into university.
Change can be a little daunting but hopefully by using some of these tips you can better cope with some of the challenges you may face when living at university.
Check out the Student Life blog for more advice on lots of different topics related to being a university student.

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Fresher Take - The Social Side of University
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02/19/20 • 33 min

Join Ben, Becki and Martyna as they discuss how to deal with the social side of university.
There is no doubt that when it comes to starting university the social aspect is huge! What do you do if you don't get along with your flatmates? or what if you don't make a lot of friends? These are all concerns almost every new uni student will face but check out our student hosts' tips on how to manage any social situation.
Check out the Student Life blog for more advice on lots of different topics related to being a university student.

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Fresher Take - Developing a Healthy Routine
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01/26/21 • 39 min

Ben and Becki are joined by special guest, Sophie, to discuss how to develop a healthy routine during the pandemic.
For more advice, please visit Student Services or the Student Union Advice Centre.
For more content made for students by students, check out Student Life blog or follow us on social media @UoLStudentLife!

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Fresher Take - Finding Your Confidence
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03/16/21 • 35 min

Ben, Becki and special guest George talk all about confidence in this full episode of the Fresher Take podcast. Streaming now on all major platforms.
For more advice, please visit Student Services or the Student Union Advice Centre.
For more content made for students by students, check out Student Life blog or follow us on social media @UoLStudentLife!

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Fresher Take - Coming to Uni in a COVID-19 Environment
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10/07/21 • 22 min

University during COVID-19 could be a confusing time, but Alex & Tori are here to break down the guidelines here at the University of Lincoln.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Fresher Take have?

Fresher Take currently has 29 episodes available.

What topics does Fresher Take cover?

The podcast is about Higher Education, Health & Fitness, University, Mental Health, Podcasts, Education, Health and Wellbeing.

What is the most popular episode on Fresher Take?

The episode title 'Darker Evenings' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Fresher Take?

The average episode length on Fresher Take is 31 minutes.

How often are episodes of Fresher Take released?

Episodes of Fresher Take are typically released every 27 days, 18 hours.

When was the first episode of Fresher Take?

The first episode of Fresher Take was released on Jan 8, 2020.

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