So how were things for our 2020 graduates? What did they learn and what helped? Image EpisodesThese episodes were published between October 2000 and April 2021 and are a collection of the experiences, reflections and insights of our graduates. There is much wisdom in here and lots of really good advice.Published April 20211.32 - StruanBeing a people person, loving the lab and the joy of a commute.Listen to Struan1.31 - SydneyMotherhood, brain reactivation and leaving Edinburgh.Listen to Sydney1.30 - FinnDisrupting elite networks, belonging and radical optimism.Listen to Finn1.29 - AlexPrioritising mental health, comfort zones and tentatively planning.Listen to Alex1.28 - MariaBilingualism, mood boosting and feeling homesick.Listen to MariaPublished March 20211.27 - ZainApprehension, being part of a team and promoting greater understanding.Listen to Zain1.26 - CeliaUncertainty, the need for control and the joy of green spaces.Listen to Celia1.25 - HannahBeing stranded in Australia, feeling supported and yearning for dinner parties.Listen to Hannah1.24 - MatthieuHiding behind a uniform, making a difference and how everyone should be a nurse.Listen to Matthieu1.23 - ElsonNew perspectives, family understanding and taking time to reflect.Listen to ElsonPublished February 20211.18 - TommieYouTube fame, avoiding accountancy and Bible accurate angels.Listen to Tommie1.19 - KirstyWorking with young people, understanding difference and moving on.Listen to Kirsty1.20 - MarcusLeaving home, extended conversation and embracing the bigger picture.Listen to Marcus1.21 - JoannaDigital limitations, togetherness and connecting with joy.Listen to Joanna1.22 - MarcComfort zones, inter-religious dialogue and shared spaces.Listen to MarcPublished January 20211.16 - RóisínFootball, peaks and troughs and human interaction.Listen to Róisín1.17 - Multi Story Edinburgh Mix - Class of 2020In this special episode we decided to reflect and look back. What have we learnt from 2020 that will help us better prepare for whatever 2021 has in store? Welcome to our season one mix, the bits that made us think. Listen to Multi Story Edinburgh MixPublished December 20201.11 - LucíaBeing a lost sheep, adapting to circumstances and becoming a more rounded person.Listen to Lucía1.12 - Ayah-SofiaRe-evaluating plans, a calm introduction to London and mystery heights.Listen to Ayah-Sofia1.13 - JayMissing Edinburgh, learning on the job and finishing your degree in a garden shed.Listen to Jay1.14 - AmeleaSupport networks, coping with adversity and the best apple pie.Listen to Amelea1.15 - AndrewLiving your values, why the private sector get first dibs and the draw of Taiwan.Listen to AndrewPublished November 20201.6 - MaryThe brain, learning about yourself and feeling proud.Listen to Mary1.7 - KhalidDundee love, not being in Fiji and a unique vantage point.Listen to Khalid1.8 - MarcoPersonal development, facing down negativity and thinking big.Listen to Marco1.9 - EmerFinding your headspace, taking time to think and conversations with friends.Listen to Emer1.10 - DanielFollowing your heart, lockdown employment and having a superhero sister.Listen to DanielPublished October 20201.1 - RosieBeing impulsive, not being in a race and meeting at the bench.Listen to Rosie1.2 - AngharadCultural differences, managing expectations, and special moments.Listen to Angharad1.3 - LucjaSocialising online, lockdown hobbies and nature walks.Listen to Lucja1.4 - SallyBeing back home, overthinking and not saying goodbye.Listen to Sally1.5 - ShirleyInspiration, self awareness, and looking for opportunity.Listen to Shirley This article was published on 2024-10-28