This week we talk to Gina Jackson, who you may know under the Instagram name @GinaGoesTo! Gina graduated with a BA in Classics from Pembroke College in 2017. During her time at Cambridge, Gina started blogging and has grown to an audience of 50,000 followers. She tells us all about the highs and lows of university life, and also shares tips for anyone wishing to build a following as a student.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
02:05 Background
03:18 Open days: discovering which college fits you
04:45 Why did you choose Classics?
06:03 Application process
07:20 Interview prep
09:08 Interview day
15:38 First year: exploring everything!
18:04 Classics course structure & workload
23:32 Favourite part of the course
25:55 Are you a good fit for Classics?
30:38 Pembroke College
33:21 Building a social media platform from university 
36:13 How has your degree prepared you for working life?
38:22 Perks of Pembroke
39:40 Pembroke College accommodation
42:44 Joining societies
44:26 Organising a May Ball
46:15 Balancing studies, social media and sleep
48:04 Choosing your priorities at the start of the year
49:50 Tips for managing the Cambridge pressure
52:26 Tips for building a social media presence
53:37 Biggest regret at uni
56:28 Happiest day at Cambridge
57:42 May Week memories