
NowWhat?!
As you move from school to university and then into the world of work you have to make some huge choices about what you want your future to look like, this podcast will speak to young people who will tell their story and the times in their lives where they said Now What? So, if you are trying to decide what course to do at university, whether to take a gap year or if there is a graduate scheme in your dream career then listen in and hear about the many different paths you can take!
Episodes
10 episodes
Ep.10 Amy Lees on the Energy Industry, Internships and starting the NowWhat?! Podcast
Amy Lees started the NowWhat?! Podcast in January 2023, she is also an Energy Strategy Consultant. She started University studying Maths and Economics, but dropped out in second year before a summer internship in banking. She then went back to ...
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Episode 10
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48:00

Ep. 9 Ella Brown on studying medicine, taking a gap year and working as a junior doctor
When Ella Brown first decided she wanted to be a doctor she didn't want to tell anyone, but after choosing science A-Levels and gaining the relevant experience she sent off her applications. In her first attempt she failed to get a place and fe...
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Episode 9
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37:17

Ep. 8 Rokas Chlevickas on identity, military service and mentorship within workplaces
Rokas Chlevickas was born in Lithuania but grew up between there and London, after studying his undergrad in London he realised he was on the maybe list for military service back in Lithuania! After deciding to volunteer and spending a year the...
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Episode 8
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50:35

Ep.7 Emma Lees on studying to be a teacher, tackling deafness and navigating a degree during COVID-19
Emma Lees was diagnosed as partially deaf at 4 years old. She went through primary and secondary school as a deaf student at a mainstream school. She swam for Deaf GB in Russia, as part of the European Championship, before getting injured and m...
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Episode 7
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30:38

Ep.6 Duncan Harper on navigating the alcohol and events industries, working in FMCG and embracing creativity
When Duncan Harper picked his A-Levels he was pressured into more academic subjects and neglected his creative side, after retaking and then choosing to study Geography at Liverpool John Moores he decided to follow his interest into the hospita...
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Episode 6
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40:50

Ep.5 Jordan Hamilton on the journey from Audit to Investment Banking, studying in America and his passion for entrepreneurial pursuits
Jordan Hamilton had always wanted to go into Investment Banking but outside pressure and a belief he had something to prove got in the way! Now working in his dream job, Jordan tells us the journey he has been on, from picking A-Levels for medi...
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Episode 5
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38:17

Ep.4 'Sarah' on working as a military nurse, studying an English degree and being a part of the OTC
After 'Sarah' (not real name) finished her English degree in Sheffield she was at a crossroads for where to go next! During her first degree she had been a part of the University Officer Training Corps in Sheffield and decided to go into nursin...
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Episode 4
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34:10

Ep.3 Pranali Jagasia on studying in America, working in social media influencing and interning at Vogue
When Pranali Jagasia was deciding where to go to university, after studying at a boarding school in India, she was picking between America and England but the reputation of American university life intrigued her too much to ignore! She chose a ...
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Episode 3
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33:24

Ep.2 Freddie Offley on choosing the right Uni for you, Internships and the Civil Service
Freddie Offley remembers feeling pressure to apply to Oxbridge Universities due his success at school but choosing Birmingham to find a better balance and having the best time of his life. He then takes us through his journey of Interships and ...
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Episode 2
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43:39

Ep.1 Loz Thorpe on Marketing, moving from Australia to London and events going digital
Loz Thorpe started her career working in events management in Sydney, Australia before deciding to move her life to London to be closer to Europe so she could travel more! However, Covid had other plans, hitting 6 months into her time in London...
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Episode 1
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41:37
