B2U Podcast

Welcome back to the B2U! Harjot and Varun are joined by co-CEOs Leesa and Chiddhanya to reflect upon the growth of bridges - the ups and downs, the challenge to balance it all, and evaluate the progress that's been made with bridges as it turns 2! Tune in as they reflect on the journey!

Both your favourite co-hosts are back on the pod! Tune into today's episode to hear about what Varun's been up to during his 2-month break, and how Harjot's been keeping himself busy as the summer semester is upon us. If you want to hear all about what exam season is really like, and some things you could be doing to stay busy during the summer, you definitely don't want to miss this one :)

Welcome back to B2U! Harjot and Emily talk about what it is like taking Kinesiology but going into different pathways that you can take for kinesiology. Please tune in to see them compare what a BSc vs Ba, majors vs minors, what it is like trying to be an OT, and what it is like to run in school elections!

Welcome back to the B2U! In this episode, Harjot and Hussain sit down to discuss different study techniques. They go through the good, the bad and the ugly when navigating your study techniques. Tune in to and hear about what worked (and didn't) for them as well as what they recommend when it comes to finding out the right study method for you!

Welcome back to the B2U! In this episode, Varun and Harjot sit down with Waterloo's Chemical Engineering student Nikita Srivastava to learn about her program, why she chose it, and the reason why she decided to pursue her post-secondary education at the University of Waterloo. Tune in to figure out what chemical engineering is, Nikita's co-op journey and the experience of living away from home and moving to a whole new country!

Welcome back to the B2U! In this episode, Varun and Harjot sit down with Waterloo's Urban Planning student Natasha Suri to learn about her program, why she chose it, and the reason why she decided to pursue her post-secondary education at the University of Waterloo. Tune in to figure out what urban planning is, Natasha's co-op journey and the experience of living away from home.

Welcome to the first episode of 2022! In this episode, Varun and Harjot talk about what keeps a lot of grade 12s on the edge of their seats - University offers! Join them as they talk about what can help them navigate their offers such as campus tours, Reddit surfing and more! From informed experiences to important tips, let's get y'all ready to begin this year the best you can!

Happy Holidays guys, welcome to the last episode of 2021!! In this episode Varun and Harjot talk about what they been up to over the last month as they've been busy wrapping up their respective terms. Listen in as they discuss Athletic Therapy, the new Spiderman movie (spoiler-free), and the controversial last race of the 2021 Formula 1 Season.

Hey everybody, welcome back to another (late) episode of the B2U Podcast, in today's episode Varun Garg hosts solo with bridges CEO Chiddhanya Alagesan, and CMO Hussain Jan. Tune in as they tell us how school has been going for them so far, what 3rd year is like, and which extra-curriculars they're currently taking part in!

In this episode of the B2U Podcast, co-hosts Harjot Suri and Varun Garg have a chat with Waterloo Systems Design Engineering student Lakshya Khanna to learn about his program, why he chose it, and why he decided to pursue his post-secondary education at the University of Waterloo. Join them as they discuss everything there is to know about figuring out what Engineering program to choose, what Lakshya's co-op journey was like and what he's learned working at Scotiabank!

Welcome back to the B2U Podcast! Today, your hosts Varun Garg and Harjot Suri invite Aerospace Engineer and X (formerly Ryerson) University Graduate Kerthanaa Kamalendiren to share her experience as an engineer in the field for a couple years now, and what it's been like being a women in STEM. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to hear all about tips and tricks on getting through a STEM degree, and also some hot takes about Space Exploration!

In this week's episode of the B2U Podcast, your co-hosts Harjot Suri and Varun Garg discuss amongst themselves the topic of hackathons, and everything there is to know. Join them as they discuss how to succeed at a hackathon, who can/can't participate at a hackathon, and why you should take part in them!

In today's episode of the B2U Podcast, co-hosts Harjot Suri and Varun Garg chat with High School Math and Computer Science teacher Angie Hwang to gain a perspective on what it's been like a being a teacher throughout the last few years and during the pandemic. Listen in as they discuss her journey to becoming a teacher, and what the university application/career choosing process is like from a teacher's perspective!

In this episode of the B2U Podcast, co-hosts Harjot Suri and Varun Garg sit with University of Waterloo's Global Business & Digital Arts Student, Vedant Patel, to discuss his journey to becoming a Graphic Designer, how he chose his program, and what inspires him to continue growing in his field. Tune in as they speak about how one can build their own brand, what it takes to become an entrepreneur, and the role social media can play in helping you build your empire!

In this episode of the B2U Podcast, co-hosts Harjot Suri and Varun Garg talk about moving into university residence, the essentials, what we wish we knew, and how COVID restrictions play an impact for Fall 2021. Tune in as they talk about their personal experiences with living on res, and some personal anecdotes about living on res as first-years.

In this episode of the B2U Podcast, co-hosts Harjot Suri and Varun Garg sit down with Andrick Punit, a huge tech enthusiast. They go into what to think about when starting university tech-wise and some of the pros and cons with Windows and iOS--from specs to compatibility and everything in between! They also discuss the importance of a setup and the benefits of accessories such as wireless headphones, external drives and cloud storage.

In this episode of the B2U Podcast, co-hosts Harjot Suri and Varun Garg discuss all things taking your first step into the workplace. They talk about what it means to work a part-time job and how that can affect your work-life balance, what to do while trying to understand the field you would like to work in, and the types of skills you may put down on your resume.

In this episode of the B2U Podcast, co-hosts Harjot Suri and Varun Garg sit down to have a very special 1-on-1 episode. Grab a taco and join them as they dive into their relationship with study habits, how long it will take before humans become obsolete, and the NBA.

In this episode of the B2U Podcast, co-hosts Harjot Suri and Varun Garg speak with bridges CMO Vi Vo. Together, they talk about her experiences being a Physiology student at the University of Toronto, research opportunities, and how her hobbies have helped her grow as a person.

In this episode of the B2U Podcast, co-hosts Harjot Suri and Varun Garg sit down with Hussain Jan, the co-chief editor of bridges and a Medical Sciences student at Western University. Join them they discusss Hussain's his path to doing his MCAT, tips for getting into any professional school, and much more.

In this episode of the B2U Podcast, co-hosts Harjot Suri and Varun Garg are joined by a very special guest. Join them as they discuss what it was like for Youth of Canada president Galiya Vendrov when she started a non-profit organization at the age of 14, and how Youth of Canada continues to empower Canadian youth to this day.

In this episode of the B2U Podcast, co-hosts Harjot Suri and Varun Garg sit down with computer science majors Avi Patel and Stephanie Huynh. Join Harjot and Varun as they discuss what it's like being a STEM student and how they deal with the stress and mental health issues that may arise.

In this episode of the B2U Podcast, co-hosts Harjot Suri and Varun Garg sit down with guest speaker Andrick Punit. Andrick is not only a Ryerson Mechanical Engineering student, but is also bridges' very own front-end developer. They discuss what it means to be an engineer, why Andrick chose his field, and much more!

In this episode of the B2U Podcast, co-hosts Harjot Suri and Varun Garg sit down to discuss their respective fields, their high school experiences, and their extracurricular activities.

In the very first episode the B2U Podcast, co-hosts Harjot Suri and Varun Garg sit down with the Co-CEOs of bridges to university: Leesa Panchal and Chiddhanya Alagesan. Here, they discuss the importance of a work-school balance, how bridges came to be, and what services bridges has to offer.