In episode 04 of Campus Conversations, Keira and Inara are joined by Student Success Manager Luther where they dive into the impacts of pop culture on society. From cancel culture and social media’s influence to the role of reality TV and news consumption, they explore how these trends shape our perceptions, values, and everyday lives. The discussion also touches on the balance between staying informed and protecting mental health, as well as the power and pitfalls of social media in modern student life. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on the cultural forces that define our world today.
Transcription link:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/teaching-learning/ucl-student-success/students/campus-conversations/episode-04-pop-culture
Date of episode recording: 2025-01-29T00:00:00Z
Duration:
00:40:33Language of episode: English
Presenter:Keira Gazzingan; Inara Vanessa André
Guests: Luther Mayers
Producer: Luther Mayers, Adella Forder-Gore, Devon Kuziw
What is Campus Conversations - Series 1?
Welcome to Campus Conversations, UCL's student podcast brought to you by the Student Success team. This podcast is your insight to student life at UCL. From finding your feet as a first-year student to preparing for your final year exams, tune in to find out how students navigate their UCL lives and beyond! In Season One, Join Ayesha, Kate, Inara, Sophia, Keira and Angelica as they share their views and opinions on everything from pop culture to politics, to living in London, to balancing the demands of work and assessment deadlines.