Episode
#034 - How To Survive University
1:38:55
Published: Mon Oct 15 2018
Description
Jonny & Yusef join me again as we relive our best & worst moments at university. Discover how you can complete a degree without going bankrupt, getting a police record or having a mental breakdown. If you've never been to university, then you might enjoy hearing that it's not quite the doss around of Netflix and chronic masturbation that you hear in the news. And if you HAVE been to university, then reminisce fondly or cringe your way through your memories. Expect to learn why you should go to Hadrian's Wall and wear a condom while you're there, what you can do to avoid becoming a basic bitch and how Evernote will safe your life. Further Reading: Evernote (with referral gains): https://www.evernote.com/referral/Registration.action?sig=a51c13796a1906976e4d676cbcc756e7836bf4767d9d76e822ed017352c3df86&uid=62953055 Anton Kreil on School Teachers: https://youtu.be/hzFl0uDwAQY Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
The hosts share their tips for studying effectively, managing finances while at university, and dealing with awkward situations.
00:00 - 02:24 (02:24)
Summary
The hosts share their tips for studying effectively, managing finances while at university, and dealing with awkward situations. Additionally, they tease an upcoming episode featuring interviews with some fitness celebrities.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
Dealing with insecure co-workers can be challenging, especially in environments with a lot of new people, alcohol, and a surge for approval.
02:24 - 07:23 (04:59)
Summary
Dealing with insecure co-workers can be challenging, especially in environments with a lot of new people, alcohol, and a surge for approval. As someone gets older, the age and situations of their co-workers may stay the same, which requires patience and understanding.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
Exposing yourself to various people is essential because it helps you avoid narrowing your social circle and withdrawing into yourself.
07:24 - 17:56 (10:32)
Summary
Exposing yourself to various people is essential because it helps you avoid narrowing your social circle and withdrawing into yourself. University is the perfect time to try new things and branch out as grades are not everything.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
The danger of compromising your values for the sake of approval can lead to a slippery slope towards losing your true self.
17:56 - 28:48 (10:52)
Summary
The danger of compromising your values for the sake of approval can lead to a slippery slope towards losing your true self.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker emphasizes the importance of immediately organizing digital files to avoid the accumulation of sub-piles, which can be overwhelming.
28:48 - 36:37 (07:48)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of immediately organizing digital files to avoid the accumulation of sub-piles, which can be overwhelming. Suggested tools include Google Docs, Google Drive (free), and Evernote (upgrade for £5/month).
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
Two speakers discuss their strange experiences during their first year of university, including misplaced kitchen items and encountering unenrolled students.
36:37 - 41:34 (04:57)
Summary
Two speakers discuss their strange experiences during their first year of university, including misplaced kitchen items and encountering unenrolled students.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
The likelihood of meeting your significant other on the first few days of university is very low, so don't worry about having to find someone right away.
41:34 - 46:11 (04:36)
Summary
The likelihood of meeting your significant other on the first few days of university is very low, so don't worry about having to find someone right away. It's important to have fun and not to pressure yourself into finding "the one".
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
The sample size of life experience is low at a young age, so it's understandable to feel hesitant to fully dive into a relationship.
46:11 - 50:03 (03:51)
Summary
The sample size of life experience is low at a young age, so it's understandable to feel hesitant to fully dive into a relationship. The speaker shares their experience with encountering this feeling and reflects on their growth.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast features a somewhat disjointed conversation about keeping your receipts, including topics such as wallets, backpacks, and plasters.
50:03 - 51:37 (01:33)
Summary
This podcast features a somewhat disjointed conversation about keeping your receipts, including topics such as wallets, backpacks, and plasters.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
The parasympathetic nervous system regulates erection while the sympathetic nervous system regulates ejaculation.
51:37 - 54:13 (02:36)
Summary
The parasympathetic nervous system regulates erection while the sympathetic nervous system regulates ejaculation. Understanding this can help alleviate anxiety about erectile dysfunction.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
The hosts discuss the value of making friends while partying and socializing instead of just focusing on casual hookups.
54:13 - 57:01 (02:47)
Summary
The hosts discuss the value of making friends while partying and socializing instead of just focusing on casual hookups.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker recalls how in university, people would pay diffuse attention to gain popularity and status, leading him to question the underlying motives.
57:01 - 1:00:05 (03:03)
Summary
The speaker recalls how in university, people would pay diffuse attention to gain popularity and status, leading him to question the underlying motives.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker advises getting a professional clean before and after living in your second year house, as it's not worth the time and effort to do it yourself.
1:00:05 - 1:06:12 (06:07)
Summary
The speaker advises getting a professional clean before and after living in your second year house, as it's not worth the time and effort to do it yourself. It's also recommended to start searching for a new place to live in March to balance having a good choice of houses and flatmates.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker describes an experiment where they poured purple liquid onto the carpet to test a cleaning product.
1:06:12 - 1:09:12 (02:59)
Summary
The speaker describes an experiment where they poured purple liquid onto the carpet to test a cleaning product.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares a personal anecdote about witnessing a friend's parents breakup during their first month of university, highlighting the importance of being present in a child's life and expressing sadness over the misuse of olive oil in the situation.
1:09:12 - 1:11:20 (02:07)
Summary
The speaker shares a personal anecdote about witnessing a friend's parents breakup during their first month of university, highlighting the importance of being present in a child's life and expressing sadness over the misuse of olive oil in the situation.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
Take advantage of the academic hub that university provides with professors, libraries, and fellow students as sources of knowledge.
1:11:20 - 1:14:29 (03:08)
Summary
Take advantage of the academic hub that university provides with professors, libraries, and fellow students as sources of knowledge. Remember that university is a financial investment in your future, so it's important to pass and avoid being burdened with debt.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
An intern in Middlesbrough, UK made £40,000 a year after completing six weeks as a checkout person, while typical internships pay around £18,000 a year.
1:14:29 - 1:19:20 (04:51)
Summary
An intern in Middlesbrough, UK made £40,000 a year after completing six weeks as a checkout person, while typical internships pay around £18,000 a year. While internships can potentially lead to a job and provide compensation, they can also delay one's career progression.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker questions the relevance of learning business management when real-world experience is what counts citing examples of people who are unable to find jobs despite having a degree in business management.
1:19:20 - 1:25:09 (05:48)
Summary
The speaker questions the relevance of learning business management when real-world experience is what counts citing examples of people who are unable to find jobs despite having a degree in business management. However, he encourages not being afraid to change courses.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker suggests that pursuing a personal training qualification is a lucrative job opportunity for students which can lead to earning around £35/hour at the age of 19 or 20, and encourages students to prioritize their time to make it happen.
1:25:09 - 1:27:26 (02:16)
Summary
The speaker suggests that pursuing a personal training qualification is a lucrative job opportunity for students which can lead to earning around £35/hour at the age of 19 or 20, and encourages students to prioritize their time to make it happen.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker advises that investing in a gym membership and finding a training partner can help people who struggle with self-training achieve better results.
1:27:26 - 1:33:23 (05:57)
Summary
The speaker advises that investing in a gym membership and finding a training partner can help people who struggle with self-training achieve better results.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares how having something consistent, like a daily workout routine, can help give stability and control during times of chaos in life.
1:33:23 - 1:36:25 (03:01)
Summary
The speaker shares how having something consistent, like a daily workout routine, can help give stability and control during times of chaos in life.
Episode#034 - How To Survive University
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker encourages students to have as many new experiences as possible during their time at university to avoid becoming a boring person with limited life experience, and provides tips on how to achieve this.
1:36:25 - 1:38:41 (02:16)
Summary
The speaker encourages students to have as many new experiences as possible during their time at university to avoid becoming a boring person with limited life experience, and provides tips on how to achieve this.