Life in Oz

Did you know that Faculty of Arts students Chelsea and Ria are also aspiring stars on YouTube and Instagram, and their unique styles are attracting increasing number of fans?! In this Episode, they shared with Xia their behind the scene stories. To check out their channel, go to Frenchy By Chelsea Elizabeth and Siti Mahdaria

In the meantime, Life in Oz is going on video and planning its first ever Campus Reality Show. To sign up for audition, go to CastingCall.

Ever wonder how your peers spend their time? Studying? Working? TV? Food? What else? In this episode, Master of Global Media and Communication student Jennis went on a campus interview to find out the answers.

At Life in Oz, we are constantly seeking talents for show host and guest speakers. If that sounds like you, write us an email [email protected]

Episode host: Jennis

Producer: Xia and Jennis

Guest speaker:

Angel

Elaine

Kris

Lisa

Nancy

Vicky

Stella

Patricia

Alain is currently studying his final semester at the Faculty of Arts. In this episode, he shares stories of what it's like growing up as a 2nd generation Vietnamese Australian: family, expectations, struggles and aspirations.

To check out Alain's photography, follow him on Instagram!

Episode producer: Xia Cui

Guest Speaker: Alain Nguyen

After a short winter break, Life in Oz Podcast is now back with more stories and thought provoking discussion. If you want to find out more and stay updated, subscribe to the Podcast or follow us on social Media!

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Episode producer: Xia

Guest speaker: Alain, Pasha, Ria, Anisha, Jennis, Andy, Chelsea, Lisa

Now the Semester is about to end! Did you have a good one? Want to hear what other students think, the good, and the not so good moments? And what are we all doing for the winter holiday? In this season 1 final episode, we went on campus to find out the answers!

Season 2 of LifeinOz will return 26th of July. Before then, you can check out all our previous episodes here, subscribe to keep updated via iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, and check out our instagram and Facebook page:)

If you are to tell a story about distance, what would you say? Would that be the distance from where you feel home? or from where love decides to stay, or the distance that persists within? In this special episode, Master of Executive Arts student, Alejandro, who's also a brilliant writer in both Spanish and English, joins Pilar from A Voz Limpia, to talk about Foliaje, an upcoming bilingual anthology that they co-edited with Eyal Chipiewicz, a collection of beautiful poems and short stories all interpreting distance in their unique ways.

If you enjoy the episode, why not join us to their book launch on 14th of June at Arts Centre Melbourne?!

Get your free tickets to Foliaje Book Launch at Arts Centre

A Voz Limpia

Revarena Ediciones

Hola Melbourne

Producer and host: Xia

Guest speakers: Pilar, Alejandro

SWOT Vac alert: the craziest time of the semester! How are you coping? If you want some tips and advice, or simply where to get the SWOT Vac free food, listen to what Wing, Ruby, and Jess have to say in this special episode:)

Host: Xia

Guest speakers: Wing, Ruby, Jess

Guest speakers' favourite spots:

House of Cards

King and Godfree Espresso Bar

Heartattack and Vine

Le Miel et La Lune

From Holi, Diwali, Day of the Dead, Qingming, to the Mid-Autumn, and the Spring Festival, different cultures and nations celebrate different traditions, and yet we are all so similar in ways that we value family time, food, symbols.. In this episode, Faculty of Arts students Anisha, Alejandro, and Alain chat to Xia about the cultural traditions they celebrate, and share their go-to places for authentic Indian, Mexican and Vietnamese eats.

Festivals mentioned in this episodes

Holi Diwali Day of the Dead Qingming Mid-Autumn Festival The Spring Festival

Guest speakers' favourite restaurants:

Desi Dhaba Lox Hermanos Mexican Taqueria Hanoi Hannah Supa Hills Rice Kitchen Uncle Collins Street Colorful Yunnan

Host and production: Xia Cui

Guest Speakers: Anisha Bhardwaj, Alejandro Del Castillo, Alain Nguyen

Ramadan starts in May this year. Quite likely we all have peers or friends of Muslim backgrounds. How much do you know about their traditions and practices? In this episode, international students Ria and Tartil chatted to Chelsea and Xia about their Ramadan experiences. At the end of the show, they also shared their favourite Indonesian restaurants in Melbourne:)

Host: Xia and Chelsea

Guest speakers: Ria and Tartil

Guest speakers' recommended Indonesian eats:

Makan

Ayam Penyet Ria

Tutorials, the bread and butter to our campus life. What do you think of yours? Are they engaging and thought provoking? fun? or long and boring? Ever wonder how tutors feel about them? In this episode, veteran tutor Olivia chatted to Arts Faculty students Linda and Jennis and found out how they manage their study in tutorials! Our guest speakers also shared an aspect of them not known by others at the end of the show!

Host: Xia

Guest speakers: Olivia, Linda, & Jennis

Places mentioned in the episode:

The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music

Passion Dance Studio

Muji