Fresher Take

Join your Fresher Take Podcast hosts, Tori & Alex to talk about the difficult living and how to try and solve issues while living at University!

Join your Fresher Take Podcast hosts, Tori & Alex to talk about the darker evenings and how to try and make the most of the evenings and not get bogged down. They also discuss safety of the darker evenings too! 

Join your Fresher Take Podcast hosts, Tori & Alex to talk about academic stressors and how to overcome them. They are joined by a special guest, Doctor Christopher Dows, who is a lecturer at the university.  

Join your Fresher Take Podcast hosts, Tori & Alex to talk about what activities you can get up to this festive season and how to look after your mental health during the festive season

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!

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!

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!

This week, Ben, Becki and special guest Lucy talk all about planning for the future in this full episode of the Fresher Take podcast. Stream now on all major platforms. More episodes at freshertake.buzzsprout.com.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!

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!

Ben, Becki and special guest Malene talk about finance and funding at university in this full episode of the Fresher Take podcast. Stream now on all major platforms.

Ben and Becki are joined by special guest, Sophie, to discuss how to develop a healthy routine during the pandemic.

Happy holidays from the Fresher Take team! Ben, Becki and Shahinah talk through spending Christmas on your own, Resolutions for the new year and the wild ride that was 2020.

On this weeks episode: Becki, Ben and Jess discuss different ways they approach staying positive and looking after their mental wellbeing, in an unusual, and difficult, year.

On this weeks episode join Ben and special guests Amina and Lucy to learn more about your student's union and how you can get involved this academic year!All of the Virtual Fayres will be live at lincolnsu.com/welcome from the 1st Oct, with live chat available at different times across the two weeks following this.

Employability is not just something you should think about in your final year of study. Check out this week's episode with Ben, Becki and special guest Aaron to find out about some of the ways you can build your employability at the University of Lincoln. Your careers team can be found here : https://uolcareers.co.ukFor 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 transition to university.

For most, moving to university is a big step in becoming independent. It may be the first time you are fully responsible for managing your money, cooking for yourself and doing your laundry. Join Ben and Becki as they discuss ways in which you can build independence and prepare to move to your new student accommodation! 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 transition to university.

One of the biggest challenges when moving to university can be living with others. For many students it is the first time they will be living away from their family and living with people from different backgrounds and cultures. Join Ben, Becki and special guest Luke as they talk about their experiences with living in shared accommodation. 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 transition to university.

This month Ben and Becki are joined by special guest Cherylee as she speaks about her experiences as an International Student studying in the UK. If you are an international student coming to Lincoln this year, here are some links you may find useful: English Language CentrePreparing for your Journey to Lincoln

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

Going on to further education, undertaking an apprenticeship, entering full time work - There are many different routes you can take as a school leaver and each comes with its own challenges. Join Becki, Ben and special guest Jess as the chat about how you can prepare to transition to the next stage no matter what you're choosing to do.

What is emotional fitness and how can we improve it? Join Ben, Becki and special guest Kat as they chat about emotional fitness and how you can improve yours to help you better manage your emotions! For more Student Life content check out our website and find us on social media at @uolstudentlife where we have lots of on starting, studying and living as a uni student.

This month join our student host Ben and special guest Roger as they chat about mindfulness based strengths practices (MBSP). What is MBSP and how can we use it to help us excel in our personal development?Disclaimer: This episode has been recorded remotely in line with social distancing rules

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!

This episode was recorded 21st March 2020 and all information is correct at the time of recording. For up to date information and advice from the government on self-isolation and social distancing please visit gov.uk.With many universities in the UK moving to online teaching students may feel concerned about their study or anxious about their situation. Join Ben and Becki on this special episode of Fresher Take as they talk about their experiences with studying during this time of social distancing. This episode also covers ways of managing anxieties which may be related to the current situation and also advice and tips from other students on how you can make your days at home as productive as possible. 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 social distancing over the next few weeks.

Becki and Ben are back for this months episode of Fresher Take which was voted for by you.Whether your course has exams, practical assessments, essays or coursework there is a chance you are struggling to deal with deadline season. Deadlines are inevitable but that doesn't mean that they have to be daunting. With some preparation and organisation you can make sure you are tackling your assessment deadlines in a way that isn't going to cause unnecessary stress and still give you enough time to socialise and keep on top of your hobbies.Make sure to check out more student made content over at Student Life or find us on social media @UOLStudentLife to let us know your tips for dealing with deadlines!

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.

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.