Today’s guest is Mohammad Shazil Imran from Lahore, Pakistan.

Shazil founded a nonprofit in 2022 and has been working every day to improve the lives of those around him. He grew up cooking with his mother and learning about the fashion industry from his father—experiences that shaped his perspective on service, resilience, and purpose.

In this episode, we talk about life, purpose, God’s plan, and the importance of truly understanding others.

"This time too shall pass." 

یے وقت بھی گزر جائے گا 

My guest is Festus Akintayo Akinsola, a fourth-year undergraduate student at DKU from Southwestern Nigeria. Festus grew up in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State and the largest city in West Africa by landmass. Festus belongs to the Yoruba ethnic group of Nigeria and speaks the Yoruba language. 

In this episode, we discuss the vibrant culture of the Yoruba ethnic group, its poetic language, rich music, traditional dishes, and beverages. 

Tune into today's episode to learn more about Nigeria and the Yoruba ethnic group through Festus' perspective and personal stories! 

My guest is Yuchen Zou (Cici), a third-year student at Duke Kunshan University, from Beijing, China. In this episode, we discuss Beijing's rich culture, norms, and way of life. Cici comes from a town in Beijing known for its  rigorous academic achievements. During the fall in Beijing, leaves turn red, winter is filled with snow days and snowmen, and year-round, the people strive to succeed academically. Tune into today's episode to learn more about Beijing and Cici's perspective on the world around her!  

My guest is Kristina Rogozhko, a third-year student at Duke Kunshan University, from Moscow, Russia. In this episode, we discuss Moscow’s culture, norms, and way of life. Kristina comes from a Russian Orthodox family and is the oldest of 7 children. Not only has her global perspective changed since arriving at DKU in 2023, but also her understanding of the culture in which she grew up. Please tune in to today’s episode to learn more about Russia through our discussions!