What type of loans are there?
Aren't loans bad?
What's the difference between a bursary and a loan?
How will I repay my student loans?

9 - Student Loans

On Episode 20 of the GCU Student Life Podcast, we sat down with Biomedical Sciences students Charlotte Randall and Emily Mcneill, who spent Trimester B of their 3rd year at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)

We found out all about their amazing experience; including getting to meet friends from across the world, visiting nearby Vietnam and bonding through a peanut allergic reaction!

Episode 20 - Exchange in Hong Kong

In Episode 21, we are joined by Gargee Bonde and Riya Agarkar from the GCU Indian Students Assistant society (GISA) who tell us all about their society re-launch and the successful few months they have had as a society.

We even challenge them on their knowledge of India in our GCU Student Life Hacks quiz!

Episode 21 - Meeting the GCU Indian Students Assistant society (GISA)

On Episode 22, we wanted to feature University Mental Health Day and encourage the discussion around mental health.

We spoke with Mental Health Nursing student Sean Short to discuss his inspiring academic journey, his tips for looking after yourself and how far we have come in relation to focusing on mental wellbeing.

We even challenge Sean to a quiz all about his birth year, so tune in to hear how he got on!

Episode 22 - Uni MH Day 2025 with Sean Short

How do you apply to the funds?
Who are they for?

Get in touch - funding@gcu.ac.uk, +44 (0)141 273 1376
Book an appointment - https://appointments.gcu.ac.uk/

11 - Discretionary & Childcare Funds

Dr Andrea Quinlan, Professor Lesley McMillan, Dr. Gethin Rees and Professor Deborah White, join the Common Ground podcast to discuss their international project on sexual assault care in rural and remote areas of Scotland and Ontario, Canada. Included in the podcast are voices from sexual assault service providers from both regions. Together, they describe the challenges in accessing and delivering sexual assault care and forensic evidence collection in rural and remote areas, and what can be done to address them.

Sexual Assault Care in Rural and Remote Scotland and Ontario, Canada

On Episode 23, we sit down with Accountancy student and Scottish Cricket player Nayma Sheikh who tells us all about her impressive sporting career so far!

We also get to hear about how she balances her studies with competing, and of course test her Cricket knowledge on the GCU Student Life Podcast Quiz!

Episode 23 - Nayma Sheikh final

Short podcast clips helping GCU students to manage their money & highlight the support available to them.

GCU Students - For any questions/advice related to our podcast topics email: financialwellbeing@gcu.ac.uk

9 - Student Loans

Money Talks @ Glasgow Caledonian University

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