In the first episode of our new series 'OutSTANDing Stories', Emily Savage interviews Jayson Pope, Auditor Elect of UCD LBGTQ+ Society and volunteer with BeLonG To, as he discusses his lived experiences as a trans student in UCD. Jayson discusses his identity and the joys and issues he's faced in both social and academic settings upon entering third-level education. For Jayson, his position as a trans student has directly impacted what he hopes to do in life. In this episode, he also offers outlets of support to any student who is going through a similar experience.  A full transcription of this podcast episode is available at: https://stand.ie/outstanding-stories-episode-1/ This podcast is brought to you by: Podcast hosted by: Emily Savage Podcast creation supported by: Conor Courtney Follow us on Instagram @stand.ie for updates and links for future episodes.