Episode 2 — The Scholarship Plug: Funding Your Future with Mohamed Salem

In this episode of Beyond Borders, hosts Tans A. Alidrisi and Shefaa Abdulkareem sit down with Mohamed Salem, a seasoned scholarship advisor and English instructor, to unlock the world of academic opportunities.

They dive deep into questions like:

• Do scholarships really open doors to global opportunities?
• How can students keep their scholarships once they get them?
• Should you migrate or apply for a scholarship? How do you decide?
• What are the most common requirements, and who gets priority?

Whether you’re dreaming of studying abroad or just curious about how scholarships work, this episode offers practical advice, honest insights, and a reality check for aspiring applicants.

Tune in and get plugged into the knowledge you need to take your education beyond borders.

In this premiere episode of Beyond Borders, we sit down with Ayoub, a Libyan immigrant who shares his unfiltered journey of leaving home and starting over in Canada. From the early challenges of culture shock and isolation to building a new sense of identity abroad, Ayoub opens up about what it really means to migrate—not just physically, but emotionally.

We talk about:

• His first impressions of life in Canada
• The unexpected cultural differences that shaped him
• The reality of job opportunities abroad
• Whether he’d ever consider returning to Libya

Raw, reflective, and real—this is a story of movement, growth, and all the moments in between.

🎙️ Listen to Ayoub’s story of resilience, adjustment, and redefining home—beyond borders.