This episode explores the story of Anet Bucilova, a student from the Czech Republic who decided to pursue a 4-year degree in the US. Anet shares with us the story behind her decision to pursue a degree in the US and her story of being a cheerleader. Throughout the episode, we learn more about the education system in the Czech republic, the difference between life in the US and Prague, in addition to some lessons learned.

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Miroslava Colan, a Venezuelan student at North Carolina State University, shares with us the gripping story of the risks she had taken in becoming an active political figure. She talks about how her opposition started, how she navigated a difficult environment, and how she ended up leaving Venezuela in pursuit of a different life. Be aware that some instances might be sensitive to some people.

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Xin Yang talks to us about his first ever travel experience to study in France. We explore his journey to France, the lessons learned, and his later transition to the US. Yang shares with us some of the cultural shocks he experienced in addition in addition the growth that comes with spending many years abroad.

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In this conversation, Ishan talks to us about his study trips to the UK, Jerusalem, Switzerland, France, Brazil, and the US. We talk about this constant transition and the lessons learned from this global journey. Ishan shares stories about these different countries, the cultural differences, and his Mexican roots.

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The episode explores the story of a Ukrainian student who traveled to approximately 35 countries. Throughout the episode, Viktoriia shares with us her life journey, some of the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war, and stories from her life in France and the US.

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This Episode explores the journey of an Austrian student who hosts a podcast with NC state’s Radio and writes for Technician, NC State’s flagship newspaper. We learn more about Beccy’s exchange journey, her passion for journalism and podcasting, in addition to lessons learned and experiences lived in the US.

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This episode explores the journey of an Indian student who lived and studied in both France and the US. We try to understand what it is like to leave the Indian community and experience French society and American culture in the span of 3 years. We also highlight the key lessons that were learned from this adventure, in addition to some memorable moments that characterize each experience.

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This episode revolves around the story of Bastian Hauser, an international student from Germany who currently studies at North Carolina state university. We talk about his life in the US, some cultural aspects that are of significance, in addition to his work at Technician, NC State’s student-led newspaper. Bastian shares with us some lessons learned from his experience, in addition to some funny moments that are memorable.

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This episode explores Menna’s journey from Egypt to living and studying in 3 different countries. Menna’s journey abroad started at an early age when she first left her home at 15. She later jumped from one country to the next, pursuing her education and immersing herself in different cultures in the process. Menna has an interesting story that taught many lessons about life, independence, and pursuing one’s passion.

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A conversation with an Afghan student who shares his story of escaping the Taliban Regime and going into hiding. The conversation delves into the details of the collapse of the Afghan government, the uncertain journey that Samir went through outside of the country, and his eventual arrival to the US.

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