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Choose UCalgary Podcast

Choose UCalgary Podcast

Choose UCalgary

132 episodesEN-US

Show overview

Choose UCalgary Podcast has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 132 episodes. That works out to roughly 60 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 19 min and 32 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Education show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Choose UCalgary.

Episodes
132
Running
2019–2026 · 7y
Median length
25 min
Cadence
Monthly

From the publisher

Hey there! Welcome to the Choose UCalgary podcast. This is your one stop shop to learn more about our programs, admissions, campus life, and to hear real undergraduate student experiences from various faculties, clubs, backgrounds, and other areas at the University of Calgary. Check out https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate for more information.

Latest Episodes

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Awards 101: How the UCalgary Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries Process Works

Oct 2, 202621 min

Admissions 101: How the UCalgary Admissions Process Works

Oct 1, 202631 min

Season 11 Episode 8: Beyond the Campus Tour: What Future Students Should Know About UCalgary

Sep 25, 202629 min

Season 11 Episode 7: Tania’s UCalgary Journey: Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship & Stroke Monitoring Innovation

Sep 9, 202626 min

Season 11 Episode 6: From Honours Psychology to Rhodes Scholar: Shafaq's Journey with Undergraduate Research, Women's Health Equity, & Khairiyat

Sep 9, 202628 min

Season 11 Episode 5: What Economics Looks Like at UCalgary

Aug 24, 202624 min

Season 11 Episode 4: Finding Your Path: Neuroscience, Community & Indigenous Perspectives in Science

Aug 19, 202652 min

Season 11 Episode 3: Starting Strong at UCalgary – CCPD, Orientation & Finding Your Community for Incoming Students

Jul 3, 202631 min

Season 11 Episode 2: How the Pathways to Medicine Scholarship Supports Future Physicians—From High School Onward

Jun 25, 202641 min

Season 11 Episode 1: From Tuition to Timetables: Top Questions from Students, Parents & Supporters with Enrolment Services

Jun 19, 202629 min

Season 10 Episode 20: From Study Permit to Life as an International Student at UCalgary (Season Finale with Prithul)

May 1, 202642 min

Season 10 Episode 19: Learning Beyond the Classroom: Indigenous Education, Research & Community

Apr 28, 202643 min

Ep 18Season 10 Episode 18: The Alliances in Marketing Club: Opportunities by Students and For Students

Welcome to Season 10 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary's prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary Podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed on all things UCalgary. In this episode we're joined by two current UCalgary Students-Ana and Precious, who are currently serving as the co-presidents of the Alliances in Marketing Club. Together, Ana and Precious reflect on their journey as Haskayne students, and tell us all the ways in which the Alliances in Marketing Club can be resourceful for all business students.

Apr 1, 202632 min

Ep 17Season 10 Episode 17: Applying to UCalgary as a GCE Student

Welcome to Season 10 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary's prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary Podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed on all things UCalgary. Curious about applying to UCalgary as a GCE student? Hear from our admissions team about the application process for GCE students, dates and deadlines and admission requirements!

Mar 24, 202632 min

Ep 16Season 10 Episode 16: How Creativity on Campus Flourishes with Schulich Soundstage

Welcome to Season 10 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary's prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary Podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed on all things UCalgary. In this episode we're joined by current students Mateo, Atharva and Kya - three executives of Schulich Soundstage, a music club on campus that's loved by all! We hear about the history of Schulich Soundstage, all the cool events and workshops they host, all the ways in which students can get involved and much more. Mateo, Atharva and Kya also share their experiences being students at UCalgary, and drop some insightful advice for our incoming students!

Mar 24, 202629 min

Ep 15Season 10 Episode 15: The UCalgary Recover Community

Welcome to Season 10 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary's prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary Podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed on all things UCalgary. In this episode, we’re joined by Alex, a current UCalgary student, and Cole, a UCalgary alum and staff member with the UCalgary Recovery Community (UCRC). Together, they share the history of UCRC, how they each became involved, and why the work has been so meaningful to them. We talk about the support UCRC offers students, the importance of building community, and how students can find connection in a welcoming, recovery-focused space on campus. Whether you’re looking for support, community, or simply want to learn more about the resources available at UCalgary, this conversation offers insight into one of the many ways students are supported beyond the classroom.

Feb 25, 202643 min

Ep 14Season 10 Episode 14: Michaela's Life as a Dual Honours Student at UCalgary

Welcome to Season 10 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary's prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary Podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed on all things UCalgary. In this episode, we sit down with Michaela, a Dual Honours student in Physics and Philosophy, to talk about what it’s really like to pursue two demanding programs at once. She shares how she balances coursework across both disciplines, what her thesis research looks like in each field, and how her interests in science and philosophy connect in surprising ways. We also discuss her research experience, serving as President of the Physics and Astronomy Students’ Association, and completing an internship in Germany. Along the way, we even go on a fun tangent about language learning. If you’re curious about combining academic passions, getting involved in research, or shaping a path that’s uniquely yours at UCalgary, this episode offers an honest look at what that can look like.

Feb 25, 202643 min

Ep 13Season 10 Episode 13: Hear How the Writing Symbols Lodge Shaped Matthew's UCalgary Experience

Welcome to Season 10 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary's prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary Podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed on all things UCalgary.This episode of the Choose UCalgary Podcast is hosted by Alysha Akins, the coordinator for Indigenous and Community Engagement here at UCalgary; tune in as she converses with a current Indigenous student who shares his experiences at UCalgary so far, and how the Writing Symbols Lodge, our space on campus for Indigenous students, has shaped his journey!

Jan 28, 202618 min

Ep 12Season 10 Episode 12: Applying to UCalgary from the U.S.

Welcome to Season 10 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary's prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary Podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed on all things UCalgary.Applying from the U.S.? This episode is for you.In this U.S.–focused edition of the Choose UCalgary Podcast, we break down what American applicants need to know when applying to the University of Calgary — from transcripts and curriculum requirements to key admissions details specific to U.S. students. We also explore life beyond the application, including what makes Calgary a unique place to live, study, and start your university journey. If you’re a U.S. student considering UCalgary, this episode helps you feel informed, prepared, and confident about your next steps.

Jan 2, 202631 min

Ep 11Season 10 Episode 11: Work-Integrated Learning in Action: Hear from 6 Co-op Students from the Undergraduate Recruitment Team

Welcome to Season 10 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary's prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary Podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed on all things UCalgary.In this episode of the Choose UCalgary Podcast, we sit down with six current co-op students working in UCalgary’s Office of the Registrar on the Recruitment team. They share what it was like applying for roles, the supports they received from their faculty co-op programs, and how they navigated their first experiences in a professional office environment.Whether you're considering co-op or curious about on-campus employment, this conversation gives an honest glimpse into what it’s like to learn, work, and grow at UCalgary.

Dec 8, 202543 min
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