Higher education journeys leave us with a lot of different experiences. But there are always standouts. Encounters to make us reflect and question. Experiences to cherish or forget. Stories to make us laugh, or even cry. Some people are made, others are broken. Topic by topic, we’re bringing it all on School Dayz, a podcast dedicated to telling stories of higher education journeys in Sierra Leone. Hosted by Ya Mariyam Taylor, this podcast for recollection, celebration, challenging barriers, sharing and learning.
God's of the classroom
God's of the Classroom - delves into the dynamics of power and authority within educational settings. Exploring themes of student-lecturer relationships, bullying, and the challenges faced by students, this episode aims to spark dialogue and reflection on issues shaping the classroom experience.Guests share personal stories and insights, shedding light on who holds sway in the classroom, student-lecturer interactions, instances of bullying and harassment, etc. Through candid conversations and reflection, this episode aims to provoke thought and encourage listeners to engage more openly on critical issues.
5/7/2024 • 44 minutes, 27 seconds
Student expectations versus reality
Students who get accepted to study at a college or university usually have very high expectations. The reality is usually different though. For many, it's disappointing and harsh. In this episode of School Dayz, we hear from Claude, first year engineering student, Juliet, a former law student of Fourah Bay College and Abubakarr who attended the University of Makeni as they share stories of their expectations versus reality when they go into university. The episode also features James Tamba Lebbie from the University of Sierra Leone who talks about the challenges of meeting student expectations.
4/17/2023 • 33 minutes, 56 seconds
Study-Work Balance
Joggling work and studies can be quite challenging. It can also be a very meaningful experience for many people. But what's it like to balance the two? We've brought together the experiences of past and present students who know all about work-study balance.