The Pondcast
Podcast Description
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The Pondcast is a place where international Master’s students studying Aquaculture across Europe come together to share their adventures "in and out of the water".
From the highs and lows of student life to the challenges of living away from home, The Pondcast explores the experiences that shape their postgraduate years. Whether you're already in the field, considering it, or just curious, there's something here for everyone!
Don't forget to subscribe to The Pondcast to stay in the loop with new episodes.
Thank you for listening! 💙
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers themes related to aquaculture, international student life, and scholarship opportunities. Specific episode topics include the ACES-STAR program, tips for postgraduate scholarship hunting, and personal stories of studying abroad, highlighting challenges like culture shock and the emotional rollercoaster of adjusting to new environments.
🎙️🐟🦐🐚🌟💙
The Pondcast is a place where international Master’s students studying Aquaculture across Europe come together to share their adventures “in and out of the water”.
From the highs and lows of student life to the challenges of living away from home, The Pondcast explores the experiences that shape their postgraduate years. Whether you’re already in the field, considering it, or just curious, there’s something here for everyone!
Don’t forget to subscribe to The Pondcast to stay in the loop with new episodes.
Thank you for listening! 💙
You did it! You’re accepted to ACES woohooo!! 🎉
But wait… visa? flight tickets? packing? bank card? SIM plan? Don’t panic, we’ve got you. In this episode, Verlyn, Edna, Kath and Hamza share all the must-know tips and tricks to make your move to Oban smooth and stress-free. So grab a cuppa, tune in, and let’s get you ready for your first semester in Scotland!! 🤩📚🏴
And.. make sure to stick around until the end because we’ve got some fish facts and jokes for you! Here’s a teaser: What do you call a fish that practices medicine?? 💊🐠 Find out at the end of the episode! 😆
🕰️ Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(02:08) What to do after getting the acceptance email
(03:57) Visa or what to do if you don’t need a visa to go to the UK
(08:57) Flights to the UK
(13:57) Accommodation in Oban
(19:13) Bank account
(21:41) SIM card
(25:01) Packing (what to and what not to pack)
(31:25) Customs at the UK
(32:29) Advice for future ACES students
(33:51) Some fun fish facts and fish jokes 😆
Thank you for listening and see you in the next pond! 🐟💙
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Special thanks to:
🎙️Speakers: Verlyn, Edna, Kath, Hamza
🎬 Socials: Zoe
👩🏻🎨 Design: Jojo & Zdenek
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Music by TunePocket and TP Tube
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