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The Better Uni Choices Podcast
Jonathan Tinnacher
Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 51
There are so many things that literally everyone should know before they apply to university. How to think about career options; how to make great course choices; how to make a great application.
But many students just don't have access to the advice and support they need, and this holds them back from making great decisions about their university choices.
And so, I’m using my twenty years experience of university admissions to chat through everything from writing your UCAS Personal Statement, to the future of jobs.
All so that you can make better choices about your future.
Most episodes will be between 5 and 15 minutes long; so easy to listen to on a short journey.
Whatever your background, I promise you that every single episode will tell you something you didn’t know, or will at least challenge the way you think about universities, choices or applications.
Once you’ve listened to ten or more episodes, you’ll be better informed, hopefully a little wiser, and certainly better prepared to make the right choices for your future.
And if you are a parent or adviser, you’ll be better placed to help those in your care make better decisions.
Note that you don’t need to listen to the podcast in order; just scroll down, find a topic that grabs you and start there.
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Summer next steps, changing your mind, and why aiming for the perfect job might not be a smart move.
Season 1 · Episode 50
jeudi 27 juin 2024 • Duration 09:01
Not sure what you should be doing over summer? Just want to relax, but have a niggling feeling there are a couple of things that you should probably get out of the way?
This week we look at just two or three things that you can usefully do over summer to keep your journey to university on track.
Secondly, a little reassurance that it is never too late to change your mind.
And finally, why aiming for the perfect job might not be a smart move.
You can also read loads of my articles, download free materials, and sign up to my weekly newsletter at:
Your university application timeline, self-guided tours, and the games our mind plays on us.
Season 1 · Episode 49
jeudi 27 juin 2024 • Duration 11:36
Researching and applying to university in the UK takes time. Typically around 18 months in fact.
This week we have a close look at how that 18 months will unfold, through a full UCAS timeline, starting now, and finishing next autumn as you start your course.
Secondly, we have a quick look at what to do if you can’t make a specific university Open Day, but want to visit anyway.
And finally, we learn about the games our minds play on us.
You can also read loads of my articles, download free materials, and sign up to my weekly newsletter at:
Budgeting at university, last minute problems, and three types of decision.
Season 1 · Episode 40
lundi 11 mars 2024 • Duration 12:58
After last week’s introduction to fees, loans and grants, this week we look at how to budget and how to manage your money while at university.
We consider one very good reason why you should never, ever leave applications of any type to the last minute.
And we learn about hats, haircuts and tattoos, and what they can teach you about decision making.
The link to the survey by ‘Save the Student” is:
Student Money Survey 2023 results
And you will find the blog about managing your money here:
The London Budget: An international student’s tale
You can also read loads of my articles, download free materials, and sign up to my weekly newsletter at:
Student finance basics, UCAS Discovery, and humankind's greatest achievement.
Season 1 · Episode 39
lundi 4 mars 2024 • Duration 12:21
This week we make an abrupt 180 degree turn, from last week’s ancient Roman philosophy, to one of the most critical and practical challenges for all students: understanding student finance.
We find out about UCAS Discovery Exhibitions, which start this week.
And we learn why education should not be seen merely as a hoop for you to jump through.
The links to the various student finance websites that I refer to in the podcast are:
Student Awards Agency for Scotland
Student Finance Northern Ireland
UKCISA International Student Advice and Guidance
You can also read loads of my articles, download free materials, and sign up to my weekly newsletter at:
Resilience and stoicism, taking an EPQ, and developing a passion for learning.
Season 1 · Episode 38
lundi 26 février 2024 • Duration 08:57
This week we follow up one of last month's Podcasts; the one about about career happiness. And this time, we take a look at two more critical aspects of happiness: resilience and stoicism.
We also look at the impact of taking an EPQ on admissions.
And we hear about what happens if you develop a passion for learning.
You can also read loads of my articles, download free materials, and sign up to my weekly newsletter at:
Crazy competitive courses, UCAS Extra, and thinking like a Roman Emperor.
Season 1 · Episode 37
lundi 19 février 2024 • Duration 08:57
This week we look at why some universities are so ridiculously hard to get into. Spoiler; it’s not about how hard the course is.
We remind ourselves that UCAS Extra opens very soon!
And we are introduced to some stoic thinking by a Roman Emperor.
You can also read loads of my articles, download free materials, and sign up to my weekly newsletter at:
UCAS Extra and Clearing, Student Finance, and the truth about prestige.
Season 1 · Episode 36
lundi 12 février 2024 • Duration 10:41
This week we take a look at UCAS Extra and Clearing, both of which could be really important options for you if things don’t go quite as you expect.
We also take a first look at university funding for UK students.
And we hear about prestige and how it can warp your beliefs.
You can also read loads of my articles, download free materials, and sign up to my weekly newsletter at:
Your final UCAS choices, preparing for university, and making life-size decisions.
Season 1 · Episode 35
lundi 5 février 2024 • Duration 10:23
This week we look at how to make your final UCAS choices, narrowing from five, to two universities.
We look at two excellent resources to help you prepare for your big move to university.
And we look at a simple model for making life-size decisions: just be happy, smart and useful!
You can also read loads of my articles, download free materials, and sign up to my weekly newsletter at:
Career Happiness, bad treatment by universities, and a little gem from Hugh Laurie.
Season 1 · Episode 34
lundi 29 janvier 2024 • Duration 09:13
This week we look at parental pressure and what this has to do with your career happiness.
We also look at what to do if a university treats you badly during the admissions process.
And we hear a gem of an idea from actor Hugh Laurie.
You can also read loads of my articles, download free materials, and sign up to my weekly newsletter at:
University branding, the real UCAS deadline, and what education is actually for.
Season 1 · Episode 33
jeudi 25 janvier 2024 • Duration 10:33
This week we look at something a bit off-beat: university branding.
Now I’m very aware that in 25 years of working in universities I’ve never had a single student show the remotest interest in university branding.
But that’s what makes this newsletter a bit different, right? Because if you want to find a university that matches your values, and fits your personality, there is 100% something to learn from the way universities brand themselves.
We also learn a super-important fact about the UCAS deadline.
And we hear an interesting philosophical take on what education is really for.
You can also read loads of my articles, download free materials, and sign up to my weekly newsletter at:
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