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00:15Hello and welcome to Kent Student 101 live here on KMTV. I'm Jude Moulton and this is a program
00:21for students made by students. We've got so much in store for you, from making healthy affordable
00:27meals and trying new things to show you the best trails around the county. We've
00:31got it all here just for you. First this week, as a student it's important to go
00:36out and get some fresh air. Whether it be a small stroll in the park or a hike
00:40through the hills, we're here to show you the best places to rejuvenate around the
00:43county. And this week Daniel Ward and James Connelly took us to Duncan Down
00:48Benacre Wood in Whitstable. Let's see how it went.
00:58Hi and welcome to this week's Walking the Garden. I'm Daniel Ward and I'm James
01:02Connelly and today we're walking Whitstable. Welcome to Whitstable's very own Duncan Down
01:10Park. This public park spreads over 23 hectares of land and is connected to the
01:17nearby Benacre Woods. To this day the land is accessible by members of the local
01:24community as well as visitors, thanks to protection efforts made as far back as the
01:291930s, announcing the parkland as a village green, one of the largest in the
01:35Garden of England.
01:41The rolling hills offer many scenic views that overlook both the park and the
01:47coastal town of Whitstable. Notably, stood from this location and perhaps on a
01:51sunnier day, you can make out the coastline of Southend-on-Sea in Essex.
02:00Whitstable is easily navigable. You can get here via train or bus in order to enjoy the woodland.
02:09During our visit, we discovered a much smaller rock hidden in between the branches of a flowering tree,
02:15as well as living fences that walled the pathways deep into the woodland.
02:27As of 2020, a stone circle, often compared to the standing stones of Stonehenge,
02:33has been built to landmark the location. Visitors will get to see a babbling brick,
02:38a pond, and several panoramic views of the surrounding areas,
02:43with varying plant life year-round. This is a stone's throw away from Canterbury,
02:47a hub for students, making this woodland an ideal day trip away from student life
02:52and exam stress, especially with warmer weather fast approaching.
02:58And that's all we have time for, for this week's Walking the Garden.
03:08Next up is Macro Meals, where we show you ways of creating healthier eating habits.
03:13A common fear for when you're cooking for yourself is attempting a meal that appears to be just above your
03:17skill level.
03:18But, this week, Josh Colombell is here to show you that just because a meal may seem daunting,
03:23does not mean that it is. Let's see what he made.
03:27But, just a warning to any vegetarians or vegans out there,
03:30you may want to skip this one, as it involves some butchering.
03:37Hello and welcome back to Macro Meals.
03:40I'm Josh Colombell, and today we're going to be getting the most out of our money
03:43by cooking a whole roast chicken.
03:46Now, that might seem like a lot of effort, but as we're going to see, it'll be well worth it.
03:50This whole chicken only cost me £4.25, and it'll be a good bit healthier too.
03:56So, let's get started.
03:57First, you want to preheat your oven to 180 degrees while we start preparing our chicken.
04:02To start, you want to check it over and pull out any feathers that are remaining that might have been
04:07left.
04:07Next, you want to pat your chicken dry with some paper towels to make sure you can get that crispier
04:12skin.
04:12Now, for seasoning, you can use what you like, but we're going to be keeping it basic with just some
04:17salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic granules.
04:20Do make sure you cover as much of the chicken as you can, and also season inside the chicken too.
04:26To finish, add some oil to the chicken, put in a tray, and place into the oven.
04:31For timings, this will vary, but on the packaging, there will be a cook time based on the weight.
04:36For our medium sized chicken, the cook time is an hour and a half.
04:39Now, this might seem like a long wait, but it will be well worth it, as it will provide you
04:44with plenty of food for your meal prep, but much less money.
04:47But once the timer is up, take it out and let it rest for a little while.
04:51Once rested, it's time to start carving.
04:53So, we'll start with the legs.
04:54Here, you want to go to the top of the leg and separate it until you can see where the
04:58joint is.
04:59Find the joint with your knife and cut right through.
05:01Here, you can separate that into thigh and drumsticks if you wish.
05:06Do that on both sides, and you can move on to the breasts.
05:09Along the middle of the chicken will be the breastplate, and you want to run your knife following that plate
05:13all the way down, separating it from the main body.
05:17And from here, you can do the same again and separate the wing from the breast if you wish.
05:21And don't forget, there is still chicken on the carcass, so grab a utensil and get any scraps that might
05:25be left, as this is some bonus shredded chicken.
05:28And here we have the finished product. We've added some potatoes and gravy, and let's give it a try.
05:37I mean, yeah, that is really nice. It's way better than any packet chicken you could get.
05:41And there is plenty of chicken meal prepped for you there. You could have it in sandwiches, in wraps, in
05:46pasta.
05:46You could add some vegetables and have your very own roast dinner.
05:49However, we do not have time, as that is the end of this week's Macro Meals. See you later.
05:59Next, there's more to student life than studying. It's also one of the best times for trying new and different
06:04hobbies.
06:05The sport of paddle has seen a dramatic increase of interest, with over 30 million players worldwide as of 2024.
06:12So Leila Sparrow and Keris Hammond are here to see what all the fuss is about, and if they've got
06:17what it takes to make it on the court, in this week's We Try Out.
06:21One, two, three, go.
06:24We try out.
06:27We try out.
06:29We try out Paddle!
06:31Welcome to We Try Out, where every week we try out a new activity.
06:34My name's Leila Sparrow.
06:35And my name is Keris Hammond, and today we're here with a paddle coach to teach us the rules of
06:40the game.
06:40But first, let's find out a little bit more about Paddle.
06:42Paddle was first played back in 1969, when a Mexican businessman sought to adapt tennis to a smaller space.
06:49He encloses backyard court with walls to prevent the balls from escaping, along with a classic tennis net creating a
06:55hybrid style sport.
06:57With over 30 million paddle players worldwide, this sport is booming.
07:01We spoke to Danny French to find out what makes it so popular.
07:05It's quite inclusive and it's a good fun sport to play.
07:07I'd say over the last sort of four or five years, it's really started to sort of build up a
07:11wave of momentum and lots more people are playing in this country.
07:14From a beginner's point of view, I think that's where the hook is. The fun is pretty much almost immediate.
07:19So Keris, what kind of things do you need for this activity?
07:22You need some rackets, a ball and of course a court. Let's get started.
07:27Danny showed us the basics, like how to hold the racket and how to return the ball.
07:30Despite the very windy weather, the sport seemed quite easy to pick up. We were able to get a few
07:35good rallies going.
07:36Not long after, we were ready to try a game out for ourselves.
07:39By this point, we start to get a bit exhausted chasing all the missed balls, but we were really enjoying
07:44ourselves.
07:45What we found good about this sport was that you didn't need a lot of practice to be able to
07:49get a good game in.
08:00So Dan, how do you think we've done today?
08:02I thought you've done pretty well, to be fair. I think by the fifth point, you guys got into it
08:06and you managed to get a good rally going.
08:08You took two points off me as well, so I'm going to be thinking about that later. I'm going to
08:12be quite upset about it.
08:13So, well played. Great stuff.
08:15Thank you very much.
08:16Thank you so much for coming today. We really appreciate it.
08:18No problem. Thank you for inviting me.
08:19That was so challenging, but it was so much fun.
08:22My heart is pumping, but same time next week?
08:25Definitely. And that was this week's We Try Out.
08:30We try out.
08:33And finally, you've found yourself at the end of your undergraduate degree, but your skills want to develop further. Many
08:39don't realise there are other options for engaging with your subject.
08:42So, this week's Student 101 support, Marcellus Almazard, is here to speak with me about what options there are after
08:49further education.
08:50So, Marcellus, you've now got your bachelor's degree and you want to do something a bit more with it. What
08:56else can someone do?
08:57Well, you know, there are so many steps that you can take, but let's break down each one for you.
09:01So, you've got masters. There are three types of masters. You've got taught masters, which is similar to undergraduate. You
09:06know, there's lectures, exams, a dissertation.
09:08You've got research masters, which has independent research with less classes. And usually, you'll need a research proposal needed for
09:15admission. And then you'll be assessed through a thesis.
09:18Then there's also professional masters, which is focused on practical skills. Usually, it's quite vocational and usually has placements as
09:25well. So, student finance in this regard will give you a lump sum.
09:28And depending on the course, it may only cover your tuition or barely at all. So, many master's students will
09:33teach as assistants at the universities they're at.
09:35And if you're wanting a more hands-on industry experience while getting paid, you've got apprenticeships. There are many levels
09:41from two to seven. But as a graduate, you'll be mainly looking at level six to seven.
09:45It can take from one to eight years to complete depending on your field. And usually, it'll count as 80
09:50% of working and 20% off the job training. So, you'll work around 30 hours a week with one
09:55day off to complete your training.
09:56There'll be assignments throughout. And the most important is the EPA, which is the End Point Assessment, that will grant
10:01you the qualification that you would have been training for.
10:03The work study life balance can be difficult. And here at KMTV, there are many journalist apprentices. So, I spoke
10:09to one of them to see how she's finding her apprenticeship and how she balances everything.
10:12The structure is that you get one day a week for apprenticeship days, whether that be preparing for your log
10:18book or preparing for exams.
10:20And then the other four days a week, you're working in a newsroom as a journalist.
10:24It can be difficult, but I feel like that is something that every journalist battles with. There's always going to
10:29be long days and nights that you're working or things that you miss out on because you're working.
10:34But it's kind of just the way it is in the career that you're in. In terms of studying and
10:39working at the same time, it can be quite difficult.
10:41But the qualification is worth it. And I feel like it's just this time that you have to get through
10:47and then after you're qualified and then you can fully focus on the journalism at hand.
10:52Now, Marcellus, we don't have a lot of time left, but what else can our students do?
10:57So we've got conversion courses and usually this is intense workload condensing a three year course all the way into
11:03one. It focuses on core concepts and technical skills required in the subject.
11:07So prior knowledge is not needed. And you can also take short courses at your university.
11:11Thank you so much, Marcellus, for this.
11:14And you've been watching Kent Student 101 live on KMTV. There's more news made just for Kent throughout the evening.
11:20Don't forget you can always keep up to date with the latest news across your county by logging us to
11:24kmtv.co.uk.
11:26And you can keep us on your social timelines by liking us on Facebook and following us on Instagram,
11:31where we have a range of special programmes like Invictus Sport and the Kent Politics Show.
11:36But from me, have a very good evening. See you soon. Goodbye.
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