About this episode
In Episode 2 of The Untold Stories of Pharmacy Students, I sit down with Sanjida Hossain, a fourth-year Kingston pharmacy student who is transforming how pharmacy students connect, support each other, and build lasting communities. As BPSA's Southern Area Coordinator and Kingston Pharmacy Society's Treasurer, she's living proof that you don't need to wait until graduation to make an impact.In this raw and honest conversation, Sanjida opens up about waiting until third year to get involved ("I thought I wasn't interesting enough"), organising conferences that challenge gender health disparities, and building a pharmacy community that transcends borders. Whether you're feeling too shy to step up or wondering how to balance leadership with studies, this episode is your roadmap to finding your voice in pharmacy.From practical time management hacks to candid conversations about taking breaks after qualifying, Sanjida shares the kind of advice you won't find in your pharmacy textbooks. Plus, discover why sometimes the best career plans are the ones that leave room for adventure.Why This Episode Matters to Pharmacy Students:The Journey to Pharmacy Breaking cultural barriers as a Bangladeshi woman in healthcareWhy giving back drives her passionSupporting women in pharmacy leadershipLeadership & Community Building BPSA Southern Area Coordinator role breakdownManaging the Southern Area ConferenceHow to approach speakers and build professional networksReal Student Life Hacks Practical time management strategies that actually workBalancing multiple leadership roles with academicsTips for staying organised in final yearFuture Planning GoldWhy community pharmacy might be your perfect startCreative ways to combine travel with pharmacyThe power of locum work for flexibilityJOIN MY NEWSLETTER COMMUNITY:This isn't your typical pharmacy newsletter - it's a weekly mentoring session delivered straight to your inbox, packed with actionable insights for ambitious pharmacy students. Each week, I share:Building multiple income streams while maintaining clinical practiceTime management secrets and productivity hacks I swear by ?Systems and strategies that keep it all running smoothly ??Personal reflections on growth, failure, and resilienceBehind-the-scenes looks at podcast production and brand buildingIf you are ready to think differently about your future in pharmacy, sign up ??? ?HERE???!
