In this episode of the Beyond Borders Dilemma podcast, host Naomi Menu and guest Dr. Barikisu Isaka discuss the intricacies of choosing the right school for international students. They explore the importance of funding, the application process, and the challenges faced by students. Barikisu shares her personal journey, offering valuable insights and advice for aspiring students navigating their academic paths abroad.

Takeaways

Choosing the right school is crucial for international students.

Funding is a major priority when selecting a school.

Start your application process early to avoid stress.

Networking can provide valuable insights and support.

Research schools thoroughly to understand their offerings.

Avoid distractions and focus on your academic goals.

Be patient and persistent in the application process.

Scholarships can significantly ease the financial burden.

Every school has its strengths and weaknesses; choose wisely.

Support from professors and peers is vital for success.

Titles

Navigating the International Student Experience

Choosing the Right School: Insights from an Expert

Sound bites

"Choosing the right school is crucial."

"Start your application process early."

"Be the best at what you do."

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In this powerful solo episode, host Naomi Manu steps out from behind the microphone and tells her own immigrant story.

From leaving home with dreams and expectations, to navigating visas, culture shock, and isolation — Naomi shares the moments that shaped her journey across borders. She opens up about the things she didn’t know before migrating, the mistakes she made, the lessons she learned the hard way, and the quiet resilience it took to keep going when things felt uncertain.

This episode isn’t about having it all figured out.
It’s about surviving, adapting, and becoming—while living between worlds.

If you’re an international student, immigrant, worker, or anyone who has ever felt like they don’t fully belong “here” or “there,” this story is for you.

🎧 This episode sets the tone for Beyond Borders Dilemma—a space for honest conversations about immigrant life, power, struggle, growth, and hope.

Beyond Borders Dilemma Podcast

✨ New Podcast Launch ✨

Across borders, many of us chase education, opportunity, and better futures.
But behind the visas, degrees, and job titles are stories we rarely get to tell.

Beyond Borders Dilemma is a podcast about the real immigrant experience —
the uncertainty, the resilience, the loneliness, the wins, and everything in between.

Here, international students, immigrants, and professionals share honest conversations about:
🌍 life abroad
🎓 education & career paths
🧠 mental health & survival
📄 visas, work, and identity

If you’ve ever felt alone navigating life in a new country — this space is for you.

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