The Undergraduate

What is it really like to leave home and study in the United States? How do you know when it’s time to change career paths? Is pursuing a creative career still worth it today? In this episode of "The Undergraduate", I sit down with Monika Zgurova, a University of Miami graduate, Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, and marketing consultant, to discuss her journey from moving alone from Bulgaria to the Uni...

In this episode, I’m joined by Claudia Torrico, who started out studying Language, Literature and Civilisations and later transitioned into a Master’s in Accounting, Control and Finance before going into banking. We talk about what it’s like to choose a degree at 18 without really knowing where it will lead, and what happens when your interests shift over time. Claudia shares how she moved from a...

In this episode I’m speaking with Stoyan Ivanov, who started out studying Law at Coventry University, went through exams, internships, and working in a law firm… and then ended up building something completely different. We talk about what choosing law actually looks like in reality, the pressures and expectations that come with it, and what it feels like to realise you might not want the path you...

In this episode, I’m joined by Barbara Russo, an Imperial College London Civil Engineering graduate who now works as a structural engineer. Originally from Italy, she moved to the UK for university and has since lived and worked in three different countries. We talk about what it’s really like to study engineering at a place like Imperial, how internships shape your early career, and what happens...

In this episode, I’m joined by Aleksandar - Imperial College London graduate in Civil Engineering who finished first in his cohort, later transitioned into data science, and eventually made the decision to leave London and move back to Bulgaria. We talk about what academic success actually feels like behind the scenes, the pressure of doing well, and what happens when the path you chose stops feel...

Starting university (or even just thinking about it) can feel overwhelming. Everyone seems like they know what they’re doing, but the truth is - most of us don’t. In this first episode, I talk honestly about why I started this podcast, what undergrad has actually been like for me, and the things I wish someone had told me earlier. This isn’t about perfect advice or having everything figured out -...