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The YOURientation Podcast

  • Season 2 [2021]: Just for Fun; Outside of Academics.

    21 AUG 2021 · Welcome to YOURientation season 2! On this episode, Asyah Saif joins us to talk about some of the support services offered at the University of Alberta such as The Landing and the Peer Support Centre. Topics will include boundaries, burnout, and work/life balance as a university student. Song: Teyeq - Demons [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/TDemons
    28m 57s
  • Season 2 [2021]: How does the univeristy support you?

    16 AUG 2021 · Welcome to YOURientation season 2! On this episode, Asyah Saif joins us to talk about some of the support services offered at the University of Alberta such as The Landing and the Peer Support Centre. Topics will include boundaries, burnout, and work/life balance as a university student. Song: Teyeq - Demons [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/TDemons
    34m 9s
  • Season 2 [2021]: This is your UASU!

    14 AUG 2021 · Welcome to YOURientation season 2! Have you wondered about how to get involved on campus? Do you want the opportunity to get involved in events, governance, student services and more? On this episode, UASU President Rowan Ley and Vice President Student Life Talia Dixon join us to break down the UASU, its services and how incoming can both benefit and engage with their UASU! Song: Teyeq - Demons [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/TDemons
    30m
  • Season 2 [2021]: What I wish I knew as a first year!

    11 AUG 2021 · Welcome to YOURientation season 2! Entering the University is a big transition, with the first year usually being the hardest point in many people's university journeys. On this episode, we are joined by Dakota Schmiedt, Everett Horner, Laura Enekegho, Michael Chang and Sophie Tiet. This episode is styled as a panel interview where guests bring their tips, tricks, and preparations they've picked up during their time on campus. Song: Teyeq - Demons [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/TDemons
    1h 17m 16s
  • Season 2 [2021]: All about academics!

    27 JUL 2021 · Welcome to YOURientation season 2! On this episode, Angie Mandeville and Lindsay Johnston from the UAlberta Libraries chat with us about some of the services available to incoming students and opportunities to become immersed in academic life! For anyone wanting to get a jump start on what academic life at the University of Alberta looks like, this is the episode for you! Song: Teyeq - Demons [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/TDemons
    32m 37s
  • Season 2 [2021]: YOUR UAlberta campus!

    19 JUL 2021 · Welcome to YOURientation season 2! On this episode, Ellen Schoeck brings in her connection to the University of Alberta and talks about her work as a campus historian . Then, Dr. Dwayne Donald from the Faculty of Education talks us through some of the Indigenous history of the River Valley and the land the U of A North Campus is situated on! Song: Teyeq - Demons [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/TDemons
    1h 12m 18s
  • Season 1 [2020]: What's going on in September?

    28 AUG 2020 · On today’s episode we chat about Week of Welcome and what September looks like for activities and programming during COVID-19. Also featured today is the Campus Food Bank and what they can do to help support you, especially during COVID-19. See Orientation and Week of Welcome’s programming here: https://su.ualberta.ca/events/orientation or email them at orientation@su.ualberta.ca See what’s up with UASUevents here: uasuevents.ca Check out Student Groups Services here: https://su.ualberta.ca/services/studentgroups/ Access Clubs Fair here: https://su.ualberta.ca/services/studentgroups/events/clubsfair/ Take a look at Bearsden here: https://alberta.campuslabs.ca/engage/ Access the Campus Food Bank here: https://campusfoodbank.co EMAIL: info@campusfoodbank.com Check out Fresh Routes here: https://freshroutes.ca/schedule-edmonton/ Follow us on Instagram at @uasuorientation and @uasuevents!
    1h 18m 47s
  • Season 1 [2020]: Student Tips & Tricks

    27 AUG 2020 · On today’s episode we talk to some current and just-graduated students about their experiences and their advice for you as you begin your time at the U of A! Due to COVID-19 restrictions and preferences for some of our guests, this episode was recorded remotely and as such, there are instances where there are some audio disruptions. We apologize for any convenience! Follow us on Instagram at @uasuorientation and @uasuevents! Music By Vodovoz Music Productions - https://youtu.be/N4ex28rjYDk
    58m 59s
  • Season 1 [2020]: Community, Support, & COVID-19

    25 AUG 2020 · On today’s episode we are chatting about support for students in the COIVD-19 pandemic, mental health, community, and online learning. Featured today: The Academic Success Centre (https://www.ualberta.ca/current-students/academic-success-centre/index.html), The ACCESS Outreach team (https://www.ualberta.ca/current-students/access-outreach/index.html), The Community Social Work Team (https://www.ualberta.ca/current-students/community-social-work/index.html), and the Aboriginal Student Council (https://www.facebook.com/AboriginalStudentCouncil or @ascouncil on IG)! Email the Academic Success Centre at success@ualberta.ca Email the ACCESS Team at doshelp@ualberta.ca Email the Community Social Work Team at cswteam@ualberta.ca Email Aboriginal Student Council at acouncil@ualberta.ca Due to COVID-19 restrictions this episode was filmed remotely over a video call and as such, there are variations in volume level. We apologize for the inconvenience! Follow us on Instagram at @uasuorientation and @uasuevents! Music By Vodovoz Music Productions - https://youtu.be/N4ex28rjYDk
    1h 37m 26s
  • Season 1 [2020]: Families Supporting their Students

    24 AUG 2020 · On today’s episode we have the Longworth-Crawford family joining us to talk with us about being parents and supporters of a U of A student AND how to talk with your family and supporters about school and about how to support you as a student. Thank you to Brie, Bob and Linda for chatting with us today! Listen to this as a student, and share this with your families! Due to COVID-19 restrictions this episode was filmed remotely over a video call and as such, there are instances where the audio momentarily lags. We apologize for any audio challenges! Follow us on Instagram at @uaorientation and @uasuevents! Music By Vodovoz Music Productions - https://youtu.be/N4ex28rjYDk
    1h 12m 16s

This podcast is brought to you by the University of Alberta Students' Union! In this limited series, you will learn information related to academics, involvement opportunities, and really everything about...

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This podcast is brought to you by the University of Alberta Students' Union! In this limited series, you will learn information related to academics, involvement opportunities, and really everything about the University of Alberta! You'll hear from current students, alumni, staff, and community members, hearing their experiences, tips, and tricks to succeeding in your first year of university.
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