Global Talks and Tunes

In this episode, I sit with Indah Gunawan, a former international student from Indonesia turned author. Indah talks about her debut book “Transient: The Bridge Between Worlds.” She spoke about how this book came to be and what happened to her after graduating from the class of 2020 during a global pandemic. We also discussed employment, sponsorships and a lot more. Indah's book features interviews with US Senator Tammy Duckworth and actor Ronny Chieng. 

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Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100647 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In this episode, I sit with Angelina Korniyenko, an international alumna from Ukraine. Angelina tells us about her struggles while looking for a job after graduation as a non-stem major in America. We spoke about independence and the consequences of taking life changing decisions and moving away from home at a young age. We also discussed connecting with Americans and finding soulmates. 

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Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100647 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In this episode, I sit with Saran Karunan, an international student from Thailand. Saran tells us about his biracial identity and the differences between the Thai and Indian sides of his family. We also spoke about the "go-getter" culture freshman in college are exposed to while dealing with a new environment. We also talked about ways to set boundaries and keeping a check on one's self.

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Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100647 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In this episode, I sit with Masa Najjar, an American student who went to study abroad in Lebanon. Masa talks about her experience studying in Lebanon while the country was going through a civil war. We spoke about the pros and cons of studying abroad and the value of an international education. We managed to squeeze in our love for radio, and delved into dialects and expressions. We also talked about the problems international students experience with job related stressors.

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Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100647 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In this episode, I sit with Summer Hoang, a student originally from Vietnam. Summer tells about her experience leaving her family at the age of 13 to study in America. She details her hard experiences being an adult while she just turned to her teen-ages.

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Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100647 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In this episode, I sit with Saleh Akhras, a student originally from Palestine. Saleh tells us about his family of 10 traveling back and forth from New York, to his home village in Palestine to Dubai. He talks about his love for his home, Dubai's luxurious vibes, making friends in college and the hidden separation of classes in the UAE. 

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Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100647 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In this episode, I sit with Victoria Ulman, a student originally from Ukraine and Russia. Victoria talks about her experience leaving home as a teenager and starting her new life in America. For more information, go to damitamenezes.com/listenon.

Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100647 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In this episode, Damita & Adriana speak with students in DePaul's English as a Second Language program. The students talk about how their names being mispronounced, the food issues, family time and their horrifying experiences with the CTA and possibly going back home. For more information, visit damitamenezes.com/listenon

In this episode, Damita & Adriana speak with students in DePaul's English as a Second Language program. For more information, visit damitamenezes.com/listenon