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Spilling the Tea on Your Degree
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Even if you're not in your first year, this is stuff every uni student should know. We're chatting about our favorite study spots, what study techniques actually help, how we try to balance everything during exam season (emphasis on try), and some tea 👀
Are you thinking about pursuing a psychology degree at Ontario Tech? Tune in to hear firsthand from a fellow psych undergrad! We dive into courses and what you can expect from the program. Whether you're curious about the curriculum or want to know more about student life, this episode has you covered!
This week we're talking to two future health care professionals! Learn the differences (and similarities) between studying to become a nurse versus studying to be a doctor in your undergrad.
Health science and life science are basically the same thing, right? Wrong! While they sound alike, they lead to totally different paths. If you're stuck deciding between the two, tune in as we spill the tea on what sets them apart and which one might be the better fit for you!
In this episode, we share our experiences with hustle culture and how it impacts university students' mental health, productivity, and balance. Join us as we explore the pressures and ways to navigate them!
What makes a student stand out (the good way) in class? What are the differences between working in the field and teaching the next generation? We're sitting down with Medical Laboratory Scienceprofessor, Courtney Cross, to find out!
Are you wondering how to make the most of your reading week? Join us as we share how we tackle our time off, from productivity tips to relaxation strategies. We'll also break down how we structure our week to find the perfect balance between rest and getting things done!
Join us as we chat with two recent grads who work for the Brilliant Catalysts at Ontario Tech. Learn what resources you as a student have and ways you can get involved, build your student record, and how it can get you paid!
How to go from a peer tutor to a professor? Join us for an insightful conversation with Professor Khan, an experienced medical laboratory technologist. Discover his journey, professional expertise, and the valuable lessons he brings to the classroom.
Is nursing truly as hard as most people think it is? Join us as we talk to a seasoned nursing student about her experience and even some insights on how it is to work in the field before becoming a certified nurse!
Adjusting to change can be tough! In this episode, we chat about the differences between high school and university, from navigating the first weeks to making friends and managing completely different schedules.
When we hear Mechatronics we think robots but it’s so much more! Join us as Sam, a Mechatronics Engineering student, spills the tea on everything from designing complex systems to balancing mechanics and electronics. Are you curious about what it takes to build the future of automation and robotics? Tune in, and we’ll break it all down for you!
Curious about criminology? In this episode of Spilling the Tea on Your Degree, we’re breaking down what studying criminology is really like. We chat with Victoria about crime, justice, and all things law. If you’re thinking about diving into this field or just want to know more, this episode is for you!
Commerce isn’t just about numbers! Join us as Nadia, a first-year accounting major hopeful, spills the tea on everything from finance classes to turning your love for business into a career.
You can get an internship in Australia when you study marketing?! Who knew? Join us as we sit down and chat with fourth-year student Maria as she tells us everything about marketing!
Love computers? Love math? Ever thought of studying computer science at OTU? This unfiltered interview is all you need then. Come along to our chat with Heather on the reality of being in computer science.
The brain is so complex and there is so much to learn about it. What do students studying neuroscience at Ontario Tech focus on? What can they do with this knowledge after undergrad? Sit down with us for an exclusive interview with a 4th-year neuroscience, Kylie, as we discuss this new program at Ontario Tech!
Tune in to learn with us that chemistry is not just a one-subject field. There are so many different kinds of chemistry we didn’t even know existed and students like Rachel make us wonder why we ever thought it was complicated!
Have you ever wondered what people do at a crime scene? Did you know OTU has its own crime house?! In this episode, we are sitting down with Kegean, a 4th-year Forensic science student who tells us all about learning about the physics of blood splatters, gunshots and more!
What do you mean Finance isn't just math? Join us as we speak to fourth-year Finance student, Zainab, who explains her switch from HR to Finance and post-grad plans.




