Quarter Life Archives

Growing up with any kind of cultural influence is bound to leave a mark. Today we’re discussing family matters through the lens of a (semi-)Asian upbringing. Managing expectations, dealing with hierarchy and balancing your social/dating life are all part of the experience. Not Asian? No problem. Maybe our cultures have more things in common than you’d expect.

Getting out of an unhealthy relationship is always easier said than done. Realising that your friend or partner's behaviour may be harmful can take time, and even then there's room for error. In today's episode, we're tackling the complexities of recognising toxic relationships and learning to put yourself first.

With any age or generation, there are generalisations, criticisms and opinions to be heard. This week, we included our listeners in our discussion and asked them which common assumptions bother them. The result: A conversation on tackling ageism, understanding hardships and technology's impact on society.

We’re happy to announce that Noni has managed to secure her first job! Although a very exciting time, starting a job doesn’t come without its own troubles and mishaps. Today we’re chatting about those common and awkward first week experiences. We’ll also be touching on how the pandemic has affected work life and potentially created a more challenging environment for a newcomer.

Dating can be difficult, even more so when you're living through a pandemic, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth trying. In this episode, we'll be exchanging stories on dating with online platforms, coming to terms with inexperience and giving some insight on problems women face regularly.

As we grow older one thing seems clear, the friends you make are the ones who shape the memories you have. Regardless of how you met, each relationship has the potential to last or be forgotten. Today we talk with our guest Chris about those special relationships and how age and circumstances change our perception of what's important. 

You’ve completed the chapter in your life everyone says will be life-changing, now what? Together with our first guest David, we’ll be talking about what paths we chose post-uni, societal pressure and starting a master during a pandemic.

Starting anew can be daunting for anyone. That’s why this week we’ll be talking about one of the most monumental times in your early twenties, going to college or university. We’ll be chatting about our decision to study in The Netherlands, Dutch student life, moving abroad and coping with feelings of regret.

Get to know Noni and Karina, a pair of unlikely friends brought together by the decision to move to the country where bicycles reign. In this short preview, we’ll be reflecting on our life here, how the pandemic has disrupted our future, and how this podcast helps us overcome our own static lives.