Adulting is freaking hard. I was not prepared. I am not prepared. Facebook changed so much that I’m just trying to keep my head above water, maybe even doggy paddle a little. This is where I share all my successes, and mostly failures, on how I’m learning how to be an adult. Hopefully you can learn…
By now most, if not all, university students know where they stand regarding their modules and whether they passed them, failed them, or have to write a supplementary exam for them. Supplementary exams are incredibly stressful events filled coupled with a feeling of failure, mental and physical exhaustion and a loss of morale. Here I discuss my thoughts and a plan on how to tackle them to give the best outcome you can.Please like, share and leave a review and rating if you listen on Apple Podcasts, it really helps me out!Tutoring: nosismillennial@gmail.comFind me on IG: @gpconniefelTiktok: @growingpainsconniefelEmail: gpwithconniefel@gmail.comLike the music? Find it here https://soundcloud.com/broke-for-free
By virtue of matric aka grade 12 exams done and results coming out relatively soon, many are eagerly and stressfully waiting see if they got into the program of their choice. An overwhelming number of first choices were competitive, such as for medicine, and most of them won't get in. That's just math and due to the limited number of places. If you're one of the ones that doesn't get it, it's okay. Let's talk about itPlease like, share and leave a review and rating if you listen on Apple Podcasts, it really helps me out!WAPT tutoring: nosismillennial@gmail.comFind me on IG: @gpconniefelTiktok: @growingpainsconniefelEmail: gpwithconniefel@gmail.comLike the music? Find it here https://soundcloud.com/broke-for-free
I fell Fall the hype and watched Squid game, which was (spoiler) undeniably brilliant. While I may have some issues with it, it's an incredibly beautiful, compelling and complex piece of storytelling. Loved it. On a very bored day of my holiday I cracked and watched The The Real Housewives of Durban and no one was more surprised than myself to find out that I enjoyed it quite a bit! Have a listen to find out why.Please like and share and leave a review and rating if you listen on Apple Podcasts, it really helps me out!Find me on IG: @gpconniefelTiktok: @growingpainsconniefelEmail: gpwithconniefel@gmail.comLike the music? Find it here https://soundcloud.com/broke-for-free
The third season of the Netflix show Sex Education really understood the assignment. In fact, they added an illustrated poster for extra credit… just cause they could! It could be argued that these twelve episodes are the best sex education our generation has ever gotten.Please like and share and leave a review and rating if you listen on Apple Podcasts, it really helps me out!Find me on IG: @gpconniefelTiktok: @growingpainsconniefelEmail: gpwithconniefel@gmail.comLike the music? Find it here https://soundcloud.com/broke-for-free
During this mandatory self isolation, my boredom increased in direct proportion to my need to discuss the lives of expel I’ve never even met. Ergo... Megxit. These are my thoughts... most of which I had before quarantine!Please give a like and share. Also leave a review if you’re feeling extra nice.Find me on IG: @ConnieKirundaEmail: growingpainsfb@gmail.comLike the music? Find it here https://soundcloud.com/broke-for-free
Right now we’re in scary and uncertain times. One of the huge ways students are affected is... ha ha... their studies. As we adapt to remote learning and a life of self-study for the foreseeable future, here are some things (golden nuggets if you will) I learned from the Fees Must Fall era, which are applicable.Please note that this episode was recorded on Wednesday 18 March 2020. Things will most probably look very different when you hear this as things are moving quickly during this pandemic. Please also note that I am not an expert! Everything I’ve said about COVID-19 I have learned from other experts (links down below). If I have made a mistake, please feel free to email me Please give a like and share. Also leave a review if you’re feeling extra nice.Find me on IG: @ConnieKirundaEmail: growingpainsfb@gmail.comLike the music? Find it here https://soundcloud.com/broke-for-freeL I N K SCoronavirus episode from This Podcast Will Kill You podcast. Check their show notes for more important info:https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/this-podcast-will-kill-you/id1299915173#episodeGuid=30932b2a-5eea-49fd-a475-ab57003c8b24Dr Mike on YouTube:- https://youtu.be/LI90iqFqLXs The Truth About the Coronavirus - https://youtu.be/YscZRozTN9s The Updated Truth About the Coronavirus - https://youtu.be/RSiW6ZvPqeg Five Honest Coronavirus Updates- https://youtu.be/Xl2nA_xuHjY Coronavirus is a Pandemic... Technically - https://youtu.be/5CRxyHU9Oxo Doctor Fact Checks Media On Coronavirus Effective studying:- https://youtu.be/w1cX89XgqUM Study Techniques from Med School Insiders- https://youtu.be/V2_2UGeGL9M Study Less, Study Smart from Med School Insiders- https://youtu.be/ukLnPbIffxE How To Study for Exams from Ali Abdaal - https://youtu.be/fBXnxlLR0PY How To Tearn New Content from Ali Abdaal- https://youtu.be/fDbxPVn02VU Active Recall Framework from Ali Abdaal
In 2014 I was kicked out of medical school for failing chemistry one too many times. This is how I overcame the most colossal failure of my life. Right now, thousands of students are facing academic exclusion and have no idea what to do or how to handle it. I’ve been there. Hopefully this podcast can help you during your storm. I know that when I was going through it, I wish someone had been there to help me #nojudgement.Please give a like and share. Also leave a review as a Christmas present if you’re feeling extra nice.Find me on IG: @ConnieKirundaLike the music? Find it here https://soundcloud.com/broke-for-free
The suicide rate for millennials & gen Z’s is at an all time high. In this episode I explore and express my thoughts on how we got here and (try to) propose a solution. The bottom line is that this can’t go on, so let’s figure out how to change the stats.Find me on IG: @ConnieKirundaCDC paper:https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db352-h.pdfBusiness Insider article:https://www.businessinsider.com/cdc-teenage-gen-z-american-suicide-epidemic?IR=TLike the music? Find it here https://soundcloud.com/broke-for-free
I left South Africa with the wholehearted intention of NEVER coming back... so why did I? In this episode I discuss the reasons why coming back was the best option for me - I know, bite my tongue! Who would’ve thunk it?IG: Connie Kirundalike the music? Find it here https://soundcloud.com/broke-for-free
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