International Immersion

In this episode, we sit down with my friend Evanice, who explains the significance of the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn through an astrological lens. She breaks down the meanings and possible change is this may bring about through her study of astrology and research into the conjunction. 

Importantly, she stresses the positive and optimistic elements this may bring about to people based on what both planets represent and delves deeper into their characteristics. Lastly, there is discussion on how deep and wide spread this is symbolically and what we hope for the planet and the people on it the future. 

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In this episode, we sit down with Anna and discuss the differences between working in the US & Japan. Anna is a native of Vietnam but has studied and worked in the US & Japan. In addition, she has worked both as well, thus presents an interesting dynamic emphasizing key characteristics ranging from in, out, and around the work environment In both countries. The characteristics discussed consist of the following:  

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This is the Q&A portion of the special book discussion and Q&A event made possible by a collaboration between International Immersion Podcast and the Viet Sisters in the US group which aired on Friday, December 11, 2020, from 8:30 PM to 9:45 PM CST.

For this event, we hosted Ms. Nguyen Phan Que Mai - author of The Mountains Sing, Winner of the 2020 Lannan Literary Award Fellowship, a New York Times Editors' Choice, an Amazon Editors' Pick for Best Literature & Fiction, and subject of many more international literary achievements in 2020. In the discussion, two co-hosts Sean Severson and Vu Do will discuss with Ms. Que Mai about Que Mai's creative journey and The Mountains Sing

More information about The Mountains Sing and ms. Nguyen Phan Que Mai: http://www.nguyenphanquemai.com/page/the-mountains-sing.html

Please see the reviews about The Mountains Sing on some US major media outlets:

More information about the author and the book:

Purchase The Mountains Sing at:

Another Special consideration from the author - Ms. Nguyen Phan Que Mai, for those interested in Vietnamese culinary insights to check out Viet World Kitchen by Andrea Nguyen at vietworldkitchen.com and her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/andreanguyen88/

This is the Discussion portion of the special book discussion and Q&A event made possible by a collaboration between International Immersion Podcast and the Viet Sisters in the US group which aired on Friday, December 11, 2020, from 8:30 PM to 9:45 PM CST.

For this event, we hosted Ms. Nguyen Phan Que Mai - author of The Mountains Sing, Winner of the 2020 Lannan Literary Award Fellowship, a New York Times Editors' Choice, an Amazon Editors' Pick for Best Literature & Fiction, and subject of many more international literary achievements in 2020. In the discussion, two co-hosts Sean Severson and Vu Do will discuss with Ms. Que Mai about Que Mai's creative journey and The Mountains Sing

More information about The Mountains Sing and ms. Nguyen Phan Que Mai: http://www.nguyenphanquemai.com/page/the-mountains-sing.html

Please see the reviews about The Mountains Sing on some US major media outlets:

More information about the author and the book:

Purchase The Mountains Sing at:

Another Special consideration from the author - Ms. Nguyen Phan Que Mai, for those interested in Vietnamese culinary insights to check out Viet World Kitchen by Andrea Nguyen at vietworldkitchen.com and her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/andreanguyen88/

This is a special Book Discussion made possible by a collaboration between International Immersion Podcast and the Viet Sisters in the US group which aired on Friday, December 11, 2020, from 8:30 PM to 9:45 PM CST. 

For this event, we hosted Ms. Nguyen Phan Que Mai - author of The Mountains Sing, Winner of the 2020 Lannan Literary Award Fellowship, a New York Times Editors' Choice, an Amazon Editors' Pick for Best Literature & Fiction, and subject of many more international literary achievements in 2020. In the discussion, two co-hosts Sean Severson and Vu Do will discuss with Ms. Que Mai about Que Mai's creative journey and The Mountains Sing

More information about The Mountains Sing and ms. Nguyen Phan Que Mai: http://www.nguyenphanquemai.com/page/the-mountains-sing.html

Please see the reviews about The Mountains Sing on some US major media outlets:

More information about the author and the book:

Purchase The Mountains Sing at:

Another Special consideration from the author - Ms. Nguyen Phan Que Mai, for those interested in Vietnamese culinary insights to check out Viet World Kitchen by Andrea Nguyen at vietworldkitchen.com and her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/andreanguyen88/ 

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In this episode, we sit down and discuss what it was like to teach English in China from my friend John's experience. Specifically, we discuss the "before, during, and after" of his experience in shanghai teaching and many other aspects that defined his time there. We further delve into this by comparing our experiences in China and highlighting key experiences and trends.

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In this episode, we sit down with my father and discuss his experiences with other foreign business types. In particular, we discuss key aspects such as first impressions, interactions, how it affected business outcomes, and lasting impressions.

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In this episode, I discuss what it is like to work in India vs the US with my Indian friend Ranga who has worked in both countries. Specifically, we delve into the various aspects of what it is like to work in both countries describing the similarities and differences.  On top of this, he explains which he prefers and suggests what you can expect in both work environments working in the engineering field.

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In this episode, I break down how useful having a knowledge of history can be when you travel, and deal with people around the world. Specifically, I provide personal examples and situations where it proved highly useful and even was a catalyst in creating relationships. I further ground this from being a history major and explain how the knowledge I acquired plays into this. 

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In this episode, we sit down with a multicultural couple with one from teh US and the other from Vietnam. Throughout the episode, we try and delve into the fundamentals of their relationship and how being from different places affects them. This is down through a series of questions and discussions about them. We also hear what they have to say and what recommendations for people in multicultural relationships to be successful.  

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