Bridge of Stories

Bridge of Stories

By Helena&Luka&Sarvenaz&YoannSociety & Culture
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Bridge of Stories episodes

  • Who Will Take Over the White House: Jed's Story on the U.S.

    Heated discussions on the whistle-blower incident, busing arguments, past events around the candidates that are running for the November 2020 elections are taking place RIGHT NOW in the U.S. Find out what Jed's views on the elections are from his stories!

    It's never too late to start educating yourself about the world. 🌎🌍🌏

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    31 min
  • Living your Life Better: Professor Robert Bor's Story on Mental Health

    Dr. Robert Bor visited UWC in Mostar to give an insightful lecture on mental health and its implications in everyone’s everyday lives. He is an author of more than 30 books and 200 academic papers, and a clinical psychologist, executive coach, therapist, trainer, clinical supervisor with over 30 years of experience. He touched upon very interesting points on how to live mindfully.

    It's never too late to start educating yourself about the world. 🌎🌍🌏

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    20 min
  • Divergent Education, Convergent Visions: Dr. Pilvi Torsti’s Story on Bosnia and Herzegovina, Finland, and beyond

    Dr. Torsti is Chair of the Foundation Education in Action and one of the founders of the United World College school in Bosnia and Herzegovina -- we are delighted to publish her episode on the very special UWC day! She has tremendous work in the fields of education around the globe and has served in Finland as State Secretary. Find out her visions of education and the future of the young generation in this episode.

    It's never too late to start educating yourself about the world. 🌎🌍🌏

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    22 min
  • First-ever Pride Parade in Sarajevo: Zoe's Story on Bosnia and Herzegovina

    The first-ever pride parade that took place last Sunday in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has garnered attention all over the world. What did this mean to the future of Bosnia's LGBTQ+ community? Find out from Zoe, who was a participant and volunteer in the event.

    It's never too late to start educating yourself about the world. 🌎🌍🌏

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    17 min
  • The Dilemma of Brexit: Joseph's Story on the U.K.

    Brexit has caused 2 Prime Ministers of the UK to resign, an international wave of attention, and a lot of chaos just over the last 72 hours. Joined with us today is Joseph from Cambridge, who is well informed about the situation. Are you curious about what exactly is happening in the UK and its citizens' opinions? Find out on today's podcast!

    It's never too late to start educating yourself about the world. 🌎🌍🌏

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    29 min
  • The Intruded Indigenous Culture of HΓ±Γ€hΓ±u: Our Story on Mexico

    The Bridge of Stories Podcast hosts traveled to Hidalgo, Mexico this summer, worked with Supreme Council fo HΓ±ahΓ±u on the project of investigating indigenous people’s role. We extensively learned about how policies such as NAFTA boosts agriculture industries (eg. fig-fig-planting greenhouses) Visited maquiladora, cheese factory, greenhouses, etc. and did field research and interviews and identified the importance of preservation of indigenous cultures. Curious to find out our discussions and insights into this very special indigenous group? Find out on today's podcast!

    It's never too late to start educating yourself about the world. 🌎🌍🌏

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    38 min
  • Why is the World Concerned about Turkey?: Lin's Story on Turkey

    Turkey has been going through a number of political turmoil in the recent months, and years. Being involved in the Middle East, American’s, and other region’s sphere of interests, the Turkish people have experienced numerous changes in their daily lives, not to mention the coup attempt in 2016. Very much influenced by the Turkish-government-controlled education, today we welcome a special guest from Istanbul to give you an insight into Turkey from a personal perspective.

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    19 min
  • A War Childhood: Ilvana's Story on Bosnia & Herzegovina

    Having lived through one of the most brutal wars in human history, Ilvana was only a primary-school kid when the Bosnian War of 1992 erupted in her hometown, Mostar. Being forced to move another country and start and new life, what does she have to say about war's impact on children? Find out by listening to this week's episode, "A War Childhood".

    It's never too late to start educating yourself about the world. 🌎🌍🌏

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    18 min
  • The First-ever Person to Bike the Silk Road: Jerry's Stories

    The Silk Road Biking Trip is a group of four UWC students cycling through 9 countries to learn peoples' stories and dreams to help break stereotypes about the Middle East and Central Asia. Today, Jerry is here to tell you all the stories he reminisces from the spectacular trip, the ups and downs, and the unexpected.

    It's never too late to start educating yourself about the world. 🌎🌍🌏

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    19 min
  • Not My President: Luiza's Story on Brazil

    Elected only a few months ago, Jair Bolsonaro is known for his right-wing policies and conservatism. Protests and voices of discord continuously spread through not only Brazil, but also the entire world. Find out more about this controversial figure and how the Brazilian citizens are affected by listening to what Luiza has to say.

    It's never too late to start educating yourself about the world. 🌎🌍🌏

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    *Special thanks to David Busley for his tech support.

    16 min

About Bridge of Stories

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Welcome to Bridge of Stories, the first-ever podcast to live out the United World College mission from the generations of UWC in Mostar; where stories from all over the world are delivered to you. 🌎🌍🌏