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Financial Knowledge is very important in the life of every individual, and as International Students it is extremely important to know what you can and cannot do when it comes to your finances, using credit cards, and so much more.We caught up with The Rich Immigrant, for the second part of our conversation, to learn a couple of tips on using credit cards effectively, saving and investing as an international student.She is a 3-time immigrant, an executive at a large global firm, a recovering ...

On this week's episode, we speak with Dee Olateru, also known as the founder of the Rich Immigrant; a platform that exists to position aspiring immigrants, 1st and 2nd generation immigrants to attain financial independence, and live fully.She is a 3-time immigrant, an executive at a large global firm, a recovering procrastinator, a travel blogger. We loved catching up with Dee because she shared so much financial nuggets you need to hear about.From the Founder, "It was created to be what I wi...

On Episode 3, we sat down with the Author of The International Student Handbook. Sammy Hejazi is an International Student Advocate who has had the opportunity to work with a lot of International Students. As a former International Student, His mission is to Inspire successful professionals in the U.S. to become International Student advocates; to more readily respond to International Students’ attempts to network, and to actively engage the International Student population with mentorshi...

On our 2nd episode we speak with an Immigration Attorney who started out as an International Student. We learn about her InternationalStudent Journey and so much more.• More about Dobrina’s practice https://ustunlawgroup.com/• Visit our website https://www.thelsdistrict.com/• Schedule a consultation session with us https://calendly.com/thelsdistrictSupport the Show.

Aaaannddd we're back for another season of The L&S District Podcast!On our 1st episode we discuss the realities we faced as opposed to the expectations we had coming to America!Check out our website www.thelsdistrict.comSupport the Show.

Welcome to Season 2 of The L&S District.Check out our website www.thelsdistrict.comSupport the Show.

"The holiday season is not only for rejoicing but one of reflection"On our final bonus episode for 2020, we decided to sit down with the founder of @soweheal , an instagram virtual community about mental wellness, and self worth for the WOC looking to heal and connect, Fatuma Dzilala(4th year Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology)As global students who relocate from our homes to create homes away from homes, the holidays tend to be lonely and depressing sometimes. We've been there before, s...

This special bonus episode is a conversation we had with Maria Khalil, a global student from The L&S District Family. With Thanksgiving just a day away, we shared some things we're thankful for even in the midst of a global pandemic; what we have planned for this year's thanksgiving, and what we really know about this holiday!https://forms.gle/NsqopoyzHhem6yDo6Support the Show.

On our final episode, we interviewed two amazing Engineers! These guys really shared a lot of information on their individual journeys; how they came here, why, and how the experience has been for them as well.All the way from Florida to New York to Pennsylvania to Atlanta, these guys have had quite the journey.We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and hope you do too!.Thank you all for an amazing first season!!As always SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE! Leave us a REVIEW!Follow us on:In...

On Episode 6, we had a conversation with a Chemical Engineering Senior based in Cincinnati, A Biology-Psychology Student based in Illinois, Chicago and a Medical Student on rotations in Chicago. We caught up with these amazing global students, to touch base with them, and find out how they are coping with COVID-19 changes to their graduation and/or educational plans, life as an international student, and finally how they are preparing for their fall semester.As always SUBSCRIBE! Leave us...