Tash Talks Uni Life
Natasha Coyle, also known as Tash, is a graduate of the universities of Exeter and Glasgow.
After receiving a First Class degree in English from Exeter, Tash went to Glasgow uni to study an MLitt in Fantasy. There, she started on her journalism journey and is an aspiring broadcaster.
Dr Hilary Coyle from the University of Leicester appears as a regular guest on the show with many other special guests per episode. Tash Talks all about university life and aims to answer any burning questions for students, parents, and lecturers.
If you have any questions you want answered or topics you’d like Tash to talk about, drop her an email: tashcoyle@gmail.com
Episodes
12 episodes
Christmas time as a student
In the last episode of season 1, Tash is joined by Dr Hilary to discuss the Christmas period as a student. From the post-semester come down, to studying or working, to maybe spending Christmas at uni if you’re estranged or won’t be ret...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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13:34
Don’t panic, do a masters!
Tash Talks all about postgraduate study in this episode featuring PhD student at the University of Glasgow, Mia Clarke. Tash and Mia discuss their different experiences of doing a taught versus a research masters and why Mia has decided to purs...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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33:04
Mickey Mouse degrees?
There’s been a lot of talk recently on Mickey Mouse degrees. But what are Mickey Mouse degrees? And how did this terminology come about? Tash Talks all about how the rhetoric surrounding this topic came to be and discusses whe...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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21:43
University living: who, what, and where to live as a student
Finding your next place to live as a student can sometimes be taxing. With a range of different types of university accommodation on offer, there has never been more choice in terms of what kind of rented property a student may want to live in....
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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31:57
Why you should consider mentoring
Mentoring has been a huge part of Tash’s personal and professional development, especially during the second half of her time at uni. Although Tash didn’t think too much about what exact career she wanted to pursue after she left the University...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:58
Student spending - Money Talks (2)
In the second episode of Tash Talks’s mini-series on money, Tash is joined by Livvy Mason-Myhill, current third year student at the University of Exeter and Print Editor for the publication Exeposé. Tash and Livvy discuss all things student spe...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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35:07
Is the cost of university worth it? - Money Talks (1)
In the first episode of this mini-series Money Talks, Tash discussing with her regular guest Dr Hilary Coyle whether the cost of university in 2023 is worth it. Looking at a range of factors, the money students pay towards universi...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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27:19
Movember Special
As we approach the end of October and head into November, Tash Talks about Movember. Movember is the UK’s leading charity for changing the face of men’s health. With featured interview with Matt Cornish and Jay Kelman, two Movember...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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18:26
How to pick your university
Tash is joined by her (not so) little sister Annabel in Episode 4 of Tash Talks Uni Life to discuss how you should pick your university if you’re a prospective student. Annabel is currently in the process of applying to universities. The sister...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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25:50
What to do if things don’t go to plan at uni
What happens if things don’t go to plan whilst you’re at uni? Do not worry. There is support in place at universities to help you if you’re dealing with adverse circumstances. Remember that you’re not alone and there are staf...
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27:57
How to achieve academic success
Worrying about your uni grade? Not sure how to achieve the academic goal you’ve set yourself? Well, Tash Talks about how to be academically successful whilst at university, offering her personal experience in how you can do well in your studies...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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30:01
Funky Fresh: making the most of Fresher’s Week
Welcome to the first episode of Tash Talks Uni Life. With the arrival of September, one of the best weeks in the academic calendar makes a return. There’s no better way to start off this podcast than by discussing Fresher’s Week. A...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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22:43