UniVerse: From Application to Graduation

Today we delve into St. Xaviers College, one of the most prestigious colleges in Mumbai with Aatish and Kanak! We talk about everything from academics to extracurriculars as well as how they got AP Dhillon to perform for their college fest! LISTEN NOW!!! 0:10-Introduction 1:00-Second year 3:20-Why Xaviers and Major-Aatish 4:15-ISC Science to Law 6:00-From Law School to Mumbai degree 6:41-Why Xaviers-Kanak 7:45-Deciding Major 8:37-A day at Xavier 11:40-Train experiences 14:43-Transition from school to college-Aatish 17:42-Transition from school to college-Kanak 18:35-Fests and extracurriculars 22:10-AP Dhillon at Malhar! 23:20-Friends in college 26:15-Maintaining friendships from high school 28:15-Life in college 30:15-Time management 31:20-Would you want to live alone? 34:10-Dating and Hookup culture 36:10-One piece of advice 38:45-Most memorable experience at Xavier

On today's episode, Urjaa delves into everything about Australia and University of Queensland! We talk about the lifestyle, academics and culture! We also delve into finding a work life balance and have some fun anecdotes to hear along the way! LISTEN NOW!!!

On today's episode, we talk to Reiya, a future pilot and burst of energy always! She talks about her journey in aviation so far, what the future looks like, and also busts misconceptions about flying! It's a whirlwind, LISTEN NOW!!!

Today on UniVerse, we travel to Haryana to talk to Karan and Aaryan who share their incredible experiences at Ashoka, one of the top up-and-coming liberal arts universities in India! They delve into everything from academics and extracurriculars to the party and food scene in Ashoka! It is a great time with a lot of laughs, LISTEN NOW!!!

On today's episode, Shanay and Malavika share their stories at universities in India and the UK! We talk about everything from academics, extracurriculars and life to even the best milk! Start listening NOW!!!

In one of the funniest episodes so far, Garv and Arindam talk about their experiences in college and reminisce over hilarious memories! Garv talks about life in Canada and UBC, while Arindam talks about being in Mumbai and life in an Engineering college! It's a riot this one, LISTEN NOW!!!

On today's episode, we talk to 2 incredibly talented student-athletes Aaryaman and Srish, who talk about their experiences in uni! They delve into their journey as sportsmen, and how the rigour varies between a D1 and D3 athlete's life! Listen in for an episode of inspiration, learning and a whole lot of banter!!! 00:00-Introduction 00:49-Summer break 01:47-Majors in college 03:47-Why the uni? 10:58-D1 v D3 11:45-Challenges being a D1 athlete 12:56-Sacrificies being a student athlete 14:28-Bumps before uni 15:20-Culture shock 16:26-Finding your people 17:30-Application process 22:45-Struggles of getting back 27:05-Living upto expectations 29:30-Finding YOUR sport 30:30-Balancing academics and sports 33:35-College routine 34:35-D3 36:50-Coping with stress 38:40-Taking a step back 39:00-Working round the clock 39:45-Prioritizing academics 41:10-Competitions 46:15-Teammates 48:10-Locker room memories 50:00-Getting used to culture shock 51:15-Team competition and working together 55:07-Loving your sport 56:25-Relating to non student athletes 58:52-Destressing 1:00:50-Never giving up 1:04:30-Partying and fun experiences 1:08:42-Importance of water pressure 1:09:05-Communal washrooms 1:11:00-Mixed gender dorms 1:12:30-Dating and hookup culture 1:16:08-One piece of advice

To celebrate Independence Day, UniVerse brings you Incredible India! In this episode, we learn about two vastly different college systems in India, and how they still are connected at the heart of it! Manan, studying at Vellore Institute of Technology, talks about the race of IIT-JEE, and how that transformed him into the person he is. Neel talks about liberal arts education in India, studying at Flame and life there! It's a hilarious reunion, LISTEN NOW!!! 00:00-Introduction 00:34-Summer break 3:30-Iconic gang and car 3:50-My summer break 4:27-Why the uni? 5:00-JEE experience 6:30-Why Vellore 6:45-Why Flame 7:55-Flame application process 8:47-Lot of flexibility at Flame 9:44-Academics are holistic at VIT 12:30-Create your own TT! 13:35-Visa challenges 14:55-Hilarious coincidence 15:57-Why Flame for sure? 17:10-Family comes first 18:25-Initial weeks 21:46-Friends are family at uni 25:14-Friendships do change initially! 25:49-Roommate experience 26:15-Diversity in college 27:18-Extracurriculars and clubs 30:05-Coping with academics 34:54-Don't compare yourself to others 35:35-Work life balance 40:04-Small town challenges 40:57-Dating and hookup culture 44:17-Wholesome appreciation at VIT 44:50-Long distance and challenges 47:04-One piece of advice

On today's episode, Adit and Keval take us through their experiences over the past year! Adit talks about life in UIUC, and how life is in a college town, while Keval delves into his fascinating gap year that will make all of you consider taking one too! Tune in, it's a fun one! 0:00-Introduction 2:35-Summer Break 4:55-Gap Year 8:20-Application Process 10:45-Why Singapore 13:15-Initial xEperience 17:25-Challenges in a Gap Year 19:30-Academics 22:50-Drinking Culture and Independence 25:19-Work in a Gap Year 31:24-Beyond Academics 34:19-Switching Majors 37:15-Party life at UIUC 39:22-City vs College Town 42:55-Dating and Hookup Culture 48:47-One Piece of Advice

On the debut episode, we take a trip to London, where Aavritti and Navyaa tell us everything about LSE! We talk about everything from applications to getting into life in London! Start listening now!!! 00:00-Introduction 00:50-Summer break 4:50-Why LSE 6:50-Career>Academics 10:00-Work life balance 11:30-The rigour is REAL 13:05-Best of the best 14:05-Application process 16:00-How to stand out 18:50-Settling in initially 21:00-Don't give up 21:40-Internship applications 23:30-Give it a shot 24:15-Socializing in uni 26:20-Quality>quantity 26:55-It's about the small things 27:30-Importance of people's company 28:30-Cultural differences 30:10-Family comes first 34:08-Value of money 35:18-Opportunities 36:51-Internship experiences 40:50-Opportunities for women 42:03-India is growing 42:46-It's okay to not settle 43:35-Life in London 46:50-Keeping up with friends 47:32-Fun experiences 52:54-Stay safe 54:15-Dating and hookup culture 56:22-One piece of advice

Welcome to UniVerse: From Application to Graduation! I'm your host Arian, and together we are going to delve into real-life stories of university students to help you along any step of your college journey. We're lifting off soon, so stay tuned!