The International Students Podcast (TISP)

One big challenge that International students face when they move abroad to study is The Imposter Syndrome , which often makes you feel less than, affects your self esteem, self worth and self confidence, and your overall performance socially and academically. Our brilliant Guest speakers Ada Ogoh , Alumni of the University of Chester, and Rita Ugi , Alumni of the University of Lincoln (who were i...

This is the episode you have been waiting for! A fully packed episode with our Guest Speaker, Kolade Alabi, a Digital Content Creator, and International Student Consultant, he shares: List of UK companies offering visa sponsorship Top paying companies/industries in the UK Tips for applying for a sponsorship job Navigating the Imposter syndrome as an international student and more... If you have an...

Our Guest Speaker Jewel Atedou Bright, an award winning dissertation writer/Chevening Scholar/ Uni Sussex Alumni shared some useful tips that could help when writing a dissertation. If you have any questions, shoot us an email tisp.podcast@gmail.com, we love hearing from you! Follow us on  Instagram  @Tispodcast and  Facebook  The International Students Podcast (TISP) Find the host Progress Oberik...

Trying to land a job, but made little success? These 10 tips might help you when applying for a job as an international student. If you have any questions, shoot us an email tisp.podcast@gmail.com, we love hearing from you! Follow us on  Instagram  @Tispodcast and  Facebook  The International Students Podcast (TISP) Find the host Progress Oberiko on  Facebook   Instagram   LinkedIn ,  Twitter  (Ob...

Are you a prospective, current or graduate international student? In this episode, our guest speaker Dr. Alex Fenton Associate Prof. and Associate Dean International for Uni Chester shared brilliant insights into: why you should consider studying at Uni Chester Employability & Careers support available for Chester graduates Chester alumni network Some facts about Uni Chester and more... If you...

In this episode you get to hear from two graduate international students: Ada Ogoh, an alumna of Uni Chester, and Rita Ugi, an alumna and current staff of Uni Lincoln. They share their genuine lived experiences and challenges of life after graduating as international students, including: - Job search and job tips - dealing with career anxiety - and more If you have any questions, shoot us an email...

Rita and I dived into the realities of being an international student by unpacking some of the challenges international students experience when studying abroad. Rita Ugi is the Vice President International for the Student Union at the University of Lincoln, UK, and she shared brilliant insights on this episode. If you are a current international student, please let us know if you can relate to so...

This is a short informative episode about some of the dos and donts in the UK (and maybe other countries as well) based on my observation. It includes lessons, mistakes to avoid, etc. Knowledge is key, as they say, and when we have these basic knowledge we save ourselves certain avoidable mistakes. Trust me, you will like this one! If you have any questions, shoot us an email tisp.podcast@gmail.co...

This episode is both humorous and informative. It gives you a sense of the different categories of students studying abroad and what to expect, and it also highlights how people are on different pedestal. Let me know if you found yourself or someone in any of the categories. If you have any questions, shoot us an email tisp.podcast@gmail.com, we love hearing from you! Follow us on  Instagram  @Tis...

What should you do when you experience racism or any form of discrimination? Our Guest speaker Ben Robbins, a Talent Acquisition Manager who is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion, and has also previously worked with Stop Hate UK shares loads of insights about: How international students can respond to racism and discrimination What are protected characteristics? Dos & Donts for i...

Thinking of a good university to study as an international student? Our guest is Rebecca Hart highlights: Why you should consider studying at Sussex University.  On and earlier episode of this podcast - Episode 2 I shared my story on how I landed myself a Master's degree using my HND, and tips that can help you too. Rebecca is an experienced Higher Education practitioner with experience in ma...

Our guest is Rebecca Hart shares: Employability tips for students Some challenges faced by international students  Grades And of course why you should consider studying at Sussex University. Rebecca is an experienced Higher Education practitioner with experience in marketing & communications, international recruitment & admissions, user experience and project management.  Rebecca...

This episode is about everything finance with our guest speaker Arlyne Chinyanganya Founder of Roots to Froots. She is a CIMA qualified Accountant working as a Commercial Finance Manager at Virgin Media O2 where she champions well-being in the workplace. She is an advocate for educating women and empowering them to look after their finances. She is a CIMA women in leadership ambassador where she h...

Have an HND, and want to apply for the Chevening Scholarship? This is the final episode (part 3), with our guest speaker Mrs Ladepo from the British High Commission, who has many years of experience working with the Chevening program where she manages the selection of scholarship awardees. She shares very useful information for HND holders who intend to apply for the Chevening Scholarship. If you...

Thinking about tips to help ace your Chevening Scholarship application? In this episode (part 2), our guest speaker Mrs Ladepo from the British High Commission, who has many years of experience working with the Chevening program where she manages the selection of scholarship awardees, shares very useful tips that can help your application. If you have any questions, shoot us an email tisp.podcast@...

Are you considering applying for the Chevening Scholarship?  In this episode (part 1), our guest speaker Mrs Ladepo from the British High Commission, who has many years of experience working with the Chevening program where she manages the selection of scholarship awardees, shares all you need to know before applying.  Debunking myths about the Chevening Scholarship What the Scholarship is about A...

Are you a current or prospective international student thinking about what it will look like for you after studying your course? Listen to this episode as we unpack life after studying. This is the last part of Episode 11 with Mr. Tunde. Tunde Alabi-Hundeyin II is a Media Creative focused on Social Change. Mr. Tunde is a Sussex University Chevening Alumni who is very passionate about supporting in...

This is the part 2 of Episode 11 with Mr. Tunde.  We talked about many essential & helpful tips for students to blend in and settle down in the UK. Don't skip this! Tunde Alabi-Hundeyin II is a Media Creative focused on Social Change. Mr. Tunde is a Sussex University Chevening Alumni who is very passionate about supporting international students. Find him with his name on Linkedin, Facebook, Insta...

'Japa' is a Nigerian terminology that means 'to migrate' or 'to move away'.  In this episode, we talked about some very essential tips prospective international students need to keep in mind before they migrate, and what to consider when making abroad-study plans.  This episode features Tunde Alabi-Hundeyin II: A Media Creative focused on Social Change.  Mr. Tunde is a Sussex Univer...

As the title implies, this episode is about some of the first things you need to sort out when you arrive abroad as a student and how to go about them. I talked about: The weather Accommodation Registration Opening a bank account and many more... If you have any questions, shoot us an email tisp.podcast@gmail.com, we love hearing from you! Follow us on Instagram @Tispodcast and Facebook The Intern...

Tania Rhodes-Taylor is the CEO of Otus Advisory which is an International Higher Education Consultancy and Coaching Practice. She is a consultant, coach and facilitator working primarily in Higher Education. Her career has spanned the private, government and charity sector and she has spent the past 15 years working in senior positions in higher education in the UK and Australia. She also has expe...

In this episode I share:  tips about the UK lifestyle, Communication style Classroom nuances Slangs and their meaning and more... If you have any questions, shoot us an email tisp.podcast@gmail.com, we love hearing from you! Follow us on Instagram @Tispodcast and Facebook The International Students Podcast (TISP) Find the host Progress Oberiko on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Tiktok Sha...

In this episode, Dr. Pepple unpacked useful tips on: how to deal with loneliness,  mood swings,  depression,  how the weather can affect your mood And how to deal with all of these Dr. Pepple is a Family Physician and GP in the UK who is very passionate about supporting students and migrants in the UK.  If you have any questions, shoot us an email tisp.podcast@gmail.com, we lov...

In this episode, we have Dr. Pepple, a Family Physician and GP in the UK who shared some very important health tips for students and migrants. They include: 10 essential health-related things to do when you first arrive in the UK, Common health-related mistakes that students & migrants make Contraceptives and how to access them How to look after your Black skin as a Black person How to handle...

In this episode, we are joined by Aaron Akpu Philip , a Doctoral Researcher at the Queensland University of Technology in Australia. Aaron is a multiple scholarship awardee who has benefitted from many international scholarships including the WHO - TDR Master's scholarship, Commonwealth Shared scholarship,  University of Chester Westminster scholarship, & Total E&P undergrad scholarsh...