UNI 101

The Art of Networking: For the Beginners & Experts Alike

Welcome to The UNI 101 Podcast, a podcast by Student Life and Campus Engagement at Toronto Metropolitan University highlighting stories about student life and involvement beyond academics. Does the word networking send shivers down your spine? Let’s talk about it. In this episode, Mary sits down with two networking pros—Simrun, a TMU Law & Business alum, and Jennifer Bradley, a Career Education Specialist. They break down an alum’s real networking journey and share expert tips on using LinkedIn to its full potential. Tune in for insights, strategies, and a fresh perspective on making connections that count—timestamps listed below! This podcast was produced by Mary Ho & Simrun Nagpaul. Graphic design is by Nandini Mehta, and podcast editing is by Mary Ho. Music for this episode was provided by De Wolfe Music. Special thank you to the Student Life and Campus Engagement team for their assistance with this podcast, as well as all the students who offered their insights. ——— Interview Timestamps: What They Don’t Tell You: Real Talk from a TMU Alum (1:10-9:12)  Practical Networking Tips with a Career Education Specialist (9:29-17:22).

Episode 4: The Leadership Glow-Up! | Level Up Program & Student Leadership at TMU

Welcome to The UNI 101 Podcast, a podcast by Student Life and Campus Engagement at Toronto Metropolitan University highlighting stories about student life and involvement beyond academics. In this episode, Mary explores the journey of student leadership growth, featuring insights from student interviews and the transformative impact of TMU’s Level Up Program and the Student Leadership Conference. From key leadership skills to personal growth stories, this episode is all about stepping into your potential and embracing leadership in your own way. Whether you're looking to lead, grow, or simply get inspired, this one’s for you! This podcast was produced by Mary Ho & Simrun Nagpaul. Graphic design is by Nandini Mehta, and podcast editing is by Mary Ho. Music for this episode was provided by De Wolfe Music. Special thank you to the Student Life and Campus Engagement team for their assistance with this podcast, as well as all the students who offered their insights.

Episode 3: Mental Health, Peer Support & Affirmations for Students

Welcome to The UNI 101 Podcast, a podcast by Student Life and Campus Engagement at Toronto Metropolitan University highlighting stories about student life and involvement beyond academics. In this episode, Mary uncovers the realities of student mental well-being, sharing critical insights from street interviews, essential resources from TMU’s Student Wellbeing, and heartfelt affirmations drawn from her own journey. Whether you're seeking support, perspective, or just a moment of reassurance, this episode is here for you. This podcast was produced by Mary Ho & Simrun Nagpaul. Graphic design is by Nandini Mehta, and podcast editing is by Mary Ho. Music for this episode was provided by De Wolfe Music. Special thank you to the Student Life and Campus Engagement team for their assistance with this podcast, as well as all the students who offered their insights.

Episode 2: Leveraging Student Job Opportunities through Career Boost

Welcome to The UNI 101 Podcast, a podcast by Student Life and Campus Engagement at Toronto Metropolitan University highlighting stories about student life and involvement beyond academics. In this episode, Mary uncovers TMU’s Career Boost program, showcasing how it helps students secure on-campus jobs and develop professional skills. She also explores the general student community’s experiences with the job market and features insights from those who’ve benefitted from the program.  This podcast was produced by Mary Ho & Simrun Nagpaul. Graphic design is by Nandini Mehta, and podcast editing is by Mary Ho. Music for this episode was provided by De Wolfe Music. Special thank you to the Student Life and Campus Engagement team for their assistance with this podcast, as well as all the students who offered their insights.

Episode 1: Celebrating One-Year of the Free Food Locator

Welcome to The UNI 101 Podcast, a podcast by Student Life and Campus Engagement at Toronto Metropolitan University highlighting stories about student life and involvement beyond academics. In this episode, we’ll be celebrating one-year of the Free Food Locator program! Mary, our host, has asked students about what their experience is finding affordable food on campus and uncovering solutions to this issue many students face.   For more information about the Free Food Locator, join the discord here: https://discord.com/invite/b4bbfAdmTT [https://discord.com/invite/b4bbfAdmTT] This podcast was produced by Mary Ho & Simrun Nagpaul. Graphic design is by Nandini Mehta, and podcast editing is by Mary Ho. Music for this episode was provided by De Wolfe Music. Special thank you to the Student Life and Campus Engagement team for their assistance with this podcast, as well as all the students who offered their insights.