After the Leaving

Welcome to After the Leaving! Join your host Angela, a freshly graduated Irish secondary school student, to get advice, tips and tricks on how to survive school and particularly the Leaving Cert. Every Friday, she will discuss a topic and occasionally be joined by a guest to give you valuable insights on how to combat and be successful in your academics and extracurriculars. This podcast will also document her transition to university and have real time updates on what life is like After the Leaving! Follow to never miss an episode! Business Inquires:aftertheleavingpodcast@gmail.com

Final After the Leaving episode!

It has been quite a journey starting this podcast back in July, but all good things must come to an end! Be sure to stay tuned for m next project coming very soon. Thank you for your endless support!  Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats!

05-06
26:07

How to improve and succeed in the English exam

Angela has had her ups and downs with English. In this episode, she will discuss the best ways to study and improve in English to get the highest grade you can! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

03-19
24:48

What skills school didn't me to succeed in university!

University is a whole new ball game when you leave school. The Leaving Cert strips your creativity and doesn't allow for any teamwork with your classmates. To Angela's surprise, there are a lot of things school didn't teach her in order to get the most marks in university. In this episode, she discusses what skills you need in order to be successful in college!  Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

03-05
17:11

College Conversations: Studying Marketing, Innovation and Technology in DCU ft MG114 group project

It's a very special episode of After the Leaving! Angela is joined with 5 of her course mates as part of a group project for her Marketing of High Tech products and innovation module. They discuss what the course is about and what they like and dislike about online college.  Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday. 

02-19
15:31

The ultimate pep talk!

Angela is back with a pep talk! As we are still all in lockdown, it is hard to find motivation. Listen to this when you need some support!  Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

02-12
11:24

Best apps to use as a student!

As we have all moved to online school once again, it gives us the opportunity to discover new ways we can study! On this weeks episode, Angela discusses all her favourite apps from Google Calendar to Photomath. These apps will help you be your most productive self and get H1'S all around.  Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

01-29
14:21

How to beat procrastination!

Procrastination is something we are all struggling with as we do online school. Angela is here to give you some tips on how to complete all the tasks on your to-do list! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

01-22
14:04

Tips for successfully doing online learning!

After the Leaving Podcast is back and better than ever! With the recent closure of schools, we are once again forced to sit at home and do zoom school. But no worries, Angela is here to help and guide you through it all!  Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday. 

01-15
18:33

Reflecting on my first semester of college + future of the podcast

We have arrived at the end of the year... FINALLY!!! In this episode, Angela talks all about her first semester of university (basically zoom university). From loneliness to society events, this first semester is one she will never forget. She also discusses the future of the pod.... big things are coming in 2021! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

12-11
20:16

How to cram for exams

Cramming for exams is tough but Angela is here to tell you exactly how to do it! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

12-04
16:03

Why getting a bad grade is sometimes good

You might have read the title and thought "WHAT?". Angela is here to tell you why getting a bad grade can actually be beneficial! You might be surprised by what you hear... Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

11-13
19:15

Tips to help combat burnout RIGHT NOW!

We all experience burnout at some point during our academic years! Angela is here with some tips and tricks on combatting it so you can be your most productive self all year.  Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

11-06
18:29

College Conversations: Nikki's CAO experience and getting her dream course in Round 3

Angela has a new guest on the podcast this week! She is joined by one of her closest friends, Nikki, to talk all about her journey to getting her dream course almost a month after results day! They also touch on her experience getting bullied throughout school and how Nikki dealt with that. She provides amazing insights from going from a PLC to college in a matter of seconds. This episode is a good one!  Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

10-30
18:49

Past Papers and Marking Schemes 101

Attention students! In this episode, Angela describes the best ways to use past papers and how to get the most out of marking schemes.   Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

10-22
19:00

Week in my life : My first week of (online) university!

Angela has survived her first week of (online) university! In this episode, she discusses her chill morning routine, the modules she's doing and the social aspect of online college.  Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

10-15
17:10

What I would tell my 6th year self... one year later

Angela is back after a week off! With college getting up and running, she reflects on what she would have told herself one year ago. From boy drama to recognizing your own achievements, this is something 6th year Angela would have loved to her.... and I hope you do too!  Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

10-08
19:06

5 healthy habits to have as a student

Developing healthy habits early on in the year is so important! In this episode Angela discusses what habits you should get into in order to have a successful year as a student. From getting a good nights sleep to study techniques there is something for everyone!  Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

09-24
16:06

All about the CAO + how to pick the right college course for you

In this episode, Angela gives us the load down on everything to do with applying to university in Ireland and the CAO. She also gives us some handy tips on helping us decide how to pick your first choice course! Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday. Mnetions: stressfreelc (CAO video) https://www.eunicas.ie/ (study abroad website) 

09-17
15:32

5 LIFE lessons I learnt in school

In this episode, Angela discusses what she has learnt in her 6 years of secondary school. From friendships to boy drama, there have been many ups and downs. When life gives you lemons make lemonade and accept the changes that will come your way!  Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Friday.

09-06
17:30

A note on mental health

As most students are returning to school, Angela describes her experience with mental health during the senior cycle. She discusses why it is important to be kind to everyone, including yourself, and the highs and lows of 6th year. There is also an uplifting message for anyone struggling or needs help.  Be sure to leave a 5 star rating and review if you are listening on Apple Podcasts please. Follow the Instagram @aftertheleavingpodcast for more content, questions or just to have the chats! New episodes every Monday and Friday. Resources: Check my 'support' highlight on Instagram for quick referencing Jigsaw: https://jigsaw.ie/location/dublin-city/ Spunout: https://spunout.ie/about/contact ISPCC: https://www.ispcc.ie/childline/ Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/samaritans-ireland/ Dublin Rape Crisis Centre: https://www.drcc.ie/   

08-30
21:55

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