Connecting the Pack Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/connectingthepack "Connecting the Pack" is a podcast from WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 that allows international students to share their unique stories and how they have ended up studying at NC State. © 2025 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 6c610b51-7f9b-556b-bdac-579ea0d2d1ab no Support this podcast Abdullah Najjar Veronika Becher en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:36:09 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:41:24 -0500 https://connectingthepack.transitor.fm https://img.transistor.fm/--VG4tsnas3EXSioFLkqHCVERHONVK5J_bTc68eoVJA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ1MzA3LzE2OTUz/MjI5NjQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Connecting the Pack https://connectingthepack.transitor.fm episodic WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio "Connecting the Pack" is a podcast from WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 that allows international students to share their unique stories and how they have ended up studying at NC State. "Connecting the Pack" is a podcast from WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 that allows international students to share their unique stories and how they have ended up studying at NC State.. WKNC, college radio, student radio, diversity, international students, NC State WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 wknc-administrator@ncsu.edu No No Working for British and Brazilian Missions in Ghana 21 21 Working for British and Brazilian Missions in Ghana full 4d15bc29-b868-4970-aa1f-30eb43f50e0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/dcb7f3f0 Norkplim Mattah, a student from Ghana, takes us through her life journey that is fraught with so many incredible experiences. Mattah, a trilingual who speaks English, French, and Spanish, spent a year in Spain and worked British and Brazilian diplomatic missions in Ghana before embarking on a journey to pursue Grad school in the US.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Norkplim Mattah, a student from Ghana, takes us through her life journey that is fraught with so many incredible experiences. Mattah, a trilingual who speaks English, French, and Spanish, spent a year in Spain and worked British and Brazilian diplomatic missions in Ghana before embarking on a journey to pursue Grad school in the US.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:29:01 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 3105 Norkplim Mattah, a student from Ghana, takes us through her life journey that is fraught with so many incredible experiences. Mattah, a trilingual who speaks English, French, and Spanish, spent a year in Spain and worked British and Brazilian diplomatic missions in Ghana before embarking on a journey to pursue Grad school in the US.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> WKNC, college radio, NC State, Diplomacy, Travel, Languages, Missions, Europe,Africa No Abdullah Najjar Veronika and Abdullah are Back with Season 2 20 20 Veronika and Abdullah are Back with Season 2 full f97c1472-a1bd-4ed2-8f07-38cbbb41cd34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d63a4fbf  In this episode, Abdullah and Veronika talk about their vision for season 2 of Connecting the pack and have a deep conversation about a variety of subjects. some of the subjects are sensitive, some are amusing, and others are unconventional. This is a raw, humorous, and authentic conversation - but, most importantly, unfiltered. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]>  In this episode, Abdullah and Veronika talk about their vision for season 2 of Connecting the pack and have a deep conversation about a variety of subjects. some of the subjects are sensitive, some are amusing, and others are unconventional. This is a raw, humorous, and authentic conversation - but, most importantly, unfiltered. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 4395  In this episode, Abdullah and Veronika talk about their vision for season 2 of Connecting the pack and have a deep conversation about a variety of subjects. some of the subjects are sensitive, some are amusing, and others are unconventional. This is a raw, humorous, and authentic conversation - but, most importantly, unfiltered. 

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Vision / loss / connection/ friendships/humor / authenticity/ fashion/ deep No Abdullah Najjar Veronika Becher Attraction, relationships, and more. A bonus episode with Veronika from Germany 19 19 Attraction, relationships, and more. A bonus episode with Veronika from Germany full 0646d1a7-b2d2-4fb5-8c2f-6426e04d69bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/80930b1e In this episode, Veronika and I talk about a variety of topics pertaining to male and female qualities that are desirable in addition to relationships and sexual selection. we also go over beauty standards, male and female gaze, fashion, and much more. We were very open about these topics in this round 2 of our conversation that started at 10 pm and finished at 12 am.

Here's a timestamp that roughly estimates each subject's duration:

General differences between men and women: 00:01:00 – 00:10:00
Relationships and expectations 00:11:00–00:16:00
Attachment through intercourse 00:17:00-00:23:00
Feminine energy 00:24:00–00:27:00
Attraction and Female/male energy 00:28:00–00:33:00
Female and male gaze 00:33:01–00:39:00
Attractiveness and beauty standards 00:40:00–00:44:00
Signaling through clothing 00:45:00–00:54:00
Attractive wear 00:55:00–00:59:00
How much to reveal? 00:60:00 – 1:05:00
Misconstruing signals 1:05:00 – 1:11:00
Female-female fashion competition 1:12:00 – 1:16:00
Clothing choices 1:16:00 – 1:26:00
What is attractive? 1:27:00 – 2:00:00

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> In this episode, Veronika and I talk about a variety of topics pertaining to male and female qualities that are desirable in addition to relationships and sexual selection. we also go over beauty standards, male and female gaze, fashion, and much more. We were very open about these topics in this round 2 of our conversation that started at 10 pm and finished at 12 am.

Here's a timestamp that roughly estimates each subject's duration:

General differences between men and women: 00:01:00 – 00:10:00
Relationships and expectations 00:11:00–00:16:00
Attachment through intercourse 00:17:00-00:23:00
Feminine energy 00:24:00–00:27:00
Attraction and Female/male energy 00:28:00–00:33:00
Female and male gaze 00:33:01–00:39:00
Attractiveness and beauty standards 00:40:00–00:44:00
Signaling through clothing 00:45:00–00:54:00
Attractive wear 00:55:00–00:59:00
How much to reveal? 00:60:00 – 1:05:00
Misconstruing signals 1:05:00 – 1:11:00
Female-female fashion competition 1:12:00 – 1:16:00
Clothing choices 1:16:00 – 1:26:00
What is attractive? 1:27:00 – 2:00:00

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Thu, 02 May 2024 18:33:00 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 7401 In this episode, Veronika and I talk about a variety of topics pertaining to male and female qualities that are desirable in addition to relationships and sexual selection. we also go over beauty standards, male and female gaze, fashion, and much more. We were very open about these topics in this round 2 of our conversation that started at 10 pm and finished at 12 am.

Here's a timestamp that roughly estimates each subject's duration:

General differences between men and women: 00:01:00 – 00:10:00
Relationships and expectations 00:11:00–00:16:00
Attachment through intercourse 00:17:00-00:23:00
Feminine energy 00:24:00–00:27:00
Attraction and Female/male energy 00:28:00–00:33:00
Female and male gaze 00:33:01–00:39:00
Attractiveness and beauty standards 00:40:00–00:44:00
Signaling through clothing 00:45:00–00:54:00
Attractive wear 00:55:00–00:59:00
How much to reveal? 00:60:00 – 1:05:00
Misconstruing signals 1:05:00 – 1:11:00
Female-female fashion competition 1:12:00 – 1:16:00
Clothing choices 1:16:00 – 1:26:00
What is attractive? 1:27:00 – 2:00:00

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> russian, german, international, attraction, relationships, love, beauty, fashion, body language, sexual selection, wknc, college radio, podcasts, connecting the pack No Abdullah Najjar Veronika Becher Veronika and her story as a Russian-German 18 18 Veronika and her story as a Russian-German full 1f0a7e69-38b7-4137-a94d-6dacf9fa3bea https://share.transistor.fm/s/45246f1a Veronika with a “K” takes us through some of her interesting stories and encounters as an international student with a mixed background. She is currently doing a 2-year exchange program at NC State University and had many travel experiences prior to her transition to the US. Her stories are funny, intriguing, and quite insightful. Fun fact: She encountered the first episode of “Connecting the pack” when it was released and loved the idea of highlighting international students’ stories. As faith would have it, Veronika and I find ourselves meeting at the end of the spring semester and recording the final episode for the academic year.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Veronika with a “K” takes us through some of her interesting stories and encounters as an international student with a mixed background. She is currently doing a 2-year exchange program at NC State University and had many travel experiences prior to her transition to the US. Her stories are funny, intriguing, and quite insightful. Fun fact: She encountered the first episode of “Connecting the pack” when it was released and loved the idea of highlighting international students’ stories. As faith would have it, Veronika and I find ourselves meeting at the end of the spring semester and recording the final episode for the academic year.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 01 May 2024 13:00:00 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 2847 Veronika with a “K” takes us through some of her interesting stories and encounters as an international student with a mixed background. She is currently doing a 2-year exchange program at NC State University and had many travel experiences prior to her transition to the US. Her stories are funny, intriguing, and quite insightful. Fun fact: She encountered the first episode of “Connecting the pack” when it was released and loved the idea of highlighting international students’ stories. As faith would have it, Veronika and I find ourselves meeting at the end of the spring semester and recording the final episode for the academic year.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> russian, german, international, travel, languages, dance, culture, WKNC, college radio, connecting the pack No Abdullah Najjar Veronika Becher Art, Design, and the Spirit of Creativity 17 17 Art, Design, and the Spirit of Creativity full 3cdb0e71-cfde-400b-8099-ac6cfd5386ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c52370d This episode explores the art and design world of Ava Haddad. She is a graduate from NC state University’s design program and is currently engaged in art design and pottery, in addition to working as a nurse assistant. Throughout our conversation, we touch on Ava’s design work, sewing, quilting, and her experience in painting in Florence, Italy. In addition to that, a fair bit of our conversation goes over her identity as someone with Lebanese roots and as a person that is constantly engaged in creative endeavors.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This episode explores the art and design world of Ava Haddad. She is a graduate from NC state University’s design program and is currently engaged in art design and pottery, in addition to working as a nurse assistant. Throughout our conversation, we touch on Ava’s design work, sewing, quilting, and her experience in painting in Florence, Italy. In addition to that, a fair bit of our conversation goes over her identity as someone with Lebanese roots and as a person that is constantly engaged in creative endeavors.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:43:11 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 2877 This episode explores the art and design world of Ava Haddad. She is a graduate from NC state University’s design program and is currently engaged in art design and pottery, in addition to working as a nurse assistant. Throughout our conversation, we touch on Ava’s design work, sewing, quilting, and her experience in painting in Florence, Italy. In addition to that, a fair bit of our conversation goes over her identity as someone with Lebanese roots and as a person that is constantly engaged in creative endeavors.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Quilt, Design, Paint, Art, Creativity, Identity, Travel No Abdullah Najjar Design and Aesthetics with Diego 16 16 Design and Aesthetics with Diego full 59d0850b-ff20-42a7-970b-af4df7cae8e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/adb05cd4 In this episode with Diego Reno, I explore industrial design, which is the field of study that he is currently pursuing at NC state. In this conversation, we tackle the idea of providing solutions to problems, where Diego shares with us some of the projects that he is currently working on. In addition to studying in the US, Diego spent most of his life in Spain and pursued a study abroad program in Prague, where one of his designs was showcased in a major exhibition.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> In this episode with Diego Reno, I explore industrial design, which is the field of study that he is currently pursuing at NC state. In this conversation, we tackle the idea of providing solutions to problems, where Diego shares with us some of the projects that he is currently working on. In addition to studying in the US, Diego spent most of his life in Spain and pursued a study abroad program in Prague, where one of his designs was showcased in a major exhibition.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:23:48 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 2204 In this episode with Diego Reno, I explore industrial design, which is the field of study that he is currently pursuing at NC state. In this conversation, we tackle the idea of providing solutions to problems, where Diego shares with us some of the projects that he is currently working on. In addition to studying in the US, Diego spent most of his life in Spain and pursued a study abroad program in Prague, where one of his designs was showcased in a major exhibition.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Design, aesthetics, functionality, study abroad, art, Prague, Europe No Abdullah Najjar Torn between cultures 15 15 Torn between cultures full 5d8b7976-c955-429d-85a5-36347f7aeb13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bffc149e This episode explores the story of Juan Lopez, who is an American citizen that spent most of his life in Honduras. The conversation revolves around the idea of identity and how it shaped by the environment one grows up in, cultural attachments, and what it truly means to be an “American”.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This episode explores the story of Juan Lopez, who is an American citizen that spent most of his life in Honduras. The conversation revolves around the idea of identity and how it shaped by the environment one grows up in, cultural attachments, and what it truly means to be an “American”.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2024 11:06:23 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 2300 This episode explores the story of Juan Lopez, who is an American citizen that spent most of his life in Honduras. The conversation revolves around the idea of identity and how it shaped by the environment one grows up in, cultural attachments, and what it truly means to be an “American”.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Cultural confusion, identity, Americanism, upbringing, travel No Abdullah Najjar From a small village in Pakistan to Raleigh 14 14 From a small village in Pakistan to Raleigh full 4c2639bc-d629-4484-bad8-dd3d34a5de07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a643c51c Uzma Miraj, a student from Pakistan, talks about her life in Pakistan and her first trip outside of her hometown to pursue climate change at NC State University. Uzma shares with us stories from her life in Pakistan, lifestyle in in her village and broader society, and her work in clean water and environmental sustainability.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Uzma Miraj, a student from Pakistan, talks about her life in Pakistan and her first trip outside of her hometown to pursue climate change at NC State University. Uzma shares with us stories from her life in Pakistan, lifestyle in in her village and broader society, and her work in clean water and environmental sustainability.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:43:13 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 1789 Uzma Miraj, a student from Pakistan, talks about her life in Pakistan and her first trip outside of her hometown to pursue climate change at NC State University. Uzma shares with us stories from her life in Pakistan, lifestyle in in her village and broader society, and her work in clean water and environmental sustainability.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Climate change, water scarcity, Pakistan, International, student, village No Abdullah Najjar Goga and his Tale From Georgia 13 13 Goga and his Tale From Georgia full d544809c-360a-4003-9f19-187ff528ab09 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3ec8b92 This episode explores the story of Goga Katalandze, a young man from Georgia (the country). Goga takes us through his life in occupied territories and living through some interesting moments in a country that was established after the fall of the Soviet Union. We explore themes related to language, identity, cultural ambiguities, and more.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This episode explores the story of Goga Katalandze, a young man from Georgia (the country). Goga takes us through his life in occupied territories and living through some interesting moments in a country that was established after the fall of the Soviet Union. We explore themes related to language, identity, cultural ambiguities, and more.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:28:27 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 2140 This episode explores the story of Goga Katalandze, a young man from Georgia (the country). Goga takes us through his life in occupied territories and living through some interesting moments in a country that was established after the fall of the Soviet Union. We explore themes related to language, identity, cultural ambiguities, and more.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Soviet Union, Russia, Invasion, occupation, conflict, education No Abdullah Najjar The French Duo 12 12 The French Duo full 07b506d2-36d1-4428-b8ae-d206b1864efa https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8f5f9b8 In this episode of connecting the pack, I speak to 2 French students who are currently pursuing an exchange year at NC State university. Romane Guibert and Lenah Simon have studied in France together and went on an exchange opportunity to South Africa and then decided to spend their senior year in Raleigh. We discuss some of the experiences they’ve had in south Africa, whether it be segregation, power cuts, or even Safari trips in addition to the some of the lessons they learned from their journeys abroad.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> In this episode of connecting the pack, I speak to 2 French students who are currently pursuing an exchange year at NC State university. Romane Guibert and Lenah Simon have studied in France together and went on an exchange opportunity to South Africa and then decided to spend their senior year in Raleigh. We discuss some of the experiences they’ve had in south Africa, whether it be segregation, power cuts, or even Safari trips in addition to the some of the lessons they learned from their journeys abroad.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0500 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 1886 In this episode of connecting the pack, I speak to 2 French students who are currently pursuing an exchange year at NC State university. Romane Guibert and Lenah Simon have studied in France together and went on an exchange opportunity to South Africa and then decided to spend their senior year in Raleigh. We discuss some of the experiences they’ve had in south Africa, whether it be segregation, power cuts, or even Safari trips in addition to the some of the lessons they learned from their journeys abroad.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Africa, segregation , Safari, Paris, education abroad, international No Abdullah Najjar From Prague to Raleigh 11 11 From Prague to Raleigh full 136b2cff-57f9-4c72-b544-ee5189e818fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/f673e9bd This episode explores the story of Anet Bucilova, a student from the Czech Republic who decided to pursue a 4-year degree in the US. Anet shares with us the story behind her decision to pursue a degree in the US and her story of being a cheerleader. Throughout the episode, we learn more about the education system in the Czech republic, the difference between life in the US and Prague, in addition to some lessons learned.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This episode explores the story of Anet Bucilova, a student from the Czech Republic who decided to pursue a 4-year degree in the US. Anet shares with us the story behind her decision to pursue a degree in the US and her story of being a cheerleader. Throughout the episode, we learn more about the education system in the Czech republic, the difference between life in the US and Prague, in addition to some lessons learned.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:26:10 -0500 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 1790 This episode explores the story of Anet Bucilova, a student from the Czech Republic who decided to pursue a 4-year degree in the US. Anet shares with us the story behind her decision to pursue a degree in the US and her story of being a cheerleader. Throughout the episode, we learn more about the education system in the Czech republic, the difference between life in the US and Prague, in addition to some lessons learned.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> International, travelling, studying abroad, Prague, Europe, cheerleader No Abdullah Najjar Escaping Political Persecution in Venezuela 10 10 Escaping Political Persecution in Venezuela full b770e0aa-b47e-455f-bd4d-d1dabae25a46 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4cdf73bd Miroslava Colan, a Venezuelan student at North Carolina State University, shares with us the gripping story of the risks she had taken in becoming an active political figure. She talks about how her opposition started, how she navigated a difficult environment, and how she ended up leaving Venezuela in pursuit of a different life. Be aware that some instances might be sensitive to some people.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Miroslava Colan, a Venezuelan student at North Carolina State University, shares with us the gripping story of the risks she had taken in becoming an active political figure. She talks about how her opposition started, how she navigated a difficult environment, and how she ended up leaving Venezuela in pursuit of a different life. Be aware that some instances might be sensitive to some people.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:19:43 -0500 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 2671 Miroslava Colan, a Venezuelan student at North Carolina State University, shares with us the gripping story of the risks she had taken in becoming an active political figure. She talks about how her opposition started, how she navigated a difficult environment, and how she ended up leaving Venezuela in pursuit of a different life. Be aware that some instances might be sensitive to some people.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Persecution, opposition, government, high alert, imprisonment, Latin, Venezuela No Abdullah Najjar My first journey out of China 9 9 My first journey out of China full 49a1d638-2764-419f-a8cc-6e358afefd81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9d47f15 Xin Yang talks to us about his first ever travel experience to study in France. We explore his journey to France, the lessons learned, and his later transition to the US. Yang shares with us some of the cultural shocks he experienced in addition in addition the growth that comes with spending many years abroad.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Xin Yang talks to us about his first ever travel experience to study in France. We explore his journey to France, the lessons learned, and his later transition to the US. Yang shares with us some of the cultural shocks he experienced in addition in addition the growth that comes with spending many years abroad.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:24:13 -0500 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 1818 Xin Yang talks to us about his first ever travel experience to study in France. We explore his journey to France, the lessons learned, and his later transition to the US. Yang shares with us some of the cultural shocks he experienced in addition in addition the growth that comes with spending many years abroad.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> China, France, US, travel, abroad, education, experience No Abdullah Najjar A Latino's International Journey 8 8 A Latino's International Journey full 577d0a84-3922-4fb8-9cfd-40618c5d076b https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa297189 In this conversation, Ishan talks to us about his study trips to the UK, Jerusalem, Switzerland, France, Brazil, and the US. We talk about this constant transition and the lessons learned from this global journey. Ishan shares stories about these different countries, the cultural differences, and his Mexican roots.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> In this conversation, Ishan talks to us about his study trips to the UK, Jerusalem, Switzerland, France, Brazil, and the US. We talk about this constant transition and the lessons learned from this global journey. Ishan shares stories about these different countries, the cultural differences, and his Mexican roots.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2024 16:13:15 -0500 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 1806 In this conversation, Ishan talks to us about his study trips to the UK, Jerusalem, Switzerland, France, Brazil, and the US. We talk about this constant transition and the lessons learned from this global journey. Ishan shares stories about these different countries, the cultural differences, and his Mexican roots.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> International, travelling, Jerusalem, Humanitarian, Latino, world, Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish No Abdullah Najjar My Story as a Ukrainian 7 7 My Story as a Ukrainian full 14f53d42-a33c-4bab-a1db-70181f1534a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8203ccd The episode explores the story of a Ukrainian student who traveled to approximately 35 countries. Throughout the episode, Viktoriia shares with us her life journey, some of the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war, and stories from her life in France and the US.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> The episode explores the story of a Ukrainian student who traveled to approximately 35 countries. Throughout the episode, Viktoriia shares with us her life journey, some of the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war, and stories from her life in France and the US.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 2731 The episode explores the story of a Ukrainian student who traveled to approximately 35 countries. Throughout the episode, Viktoriia shares with us her life journey, some of the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war, and stories from her life in France and the US.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Russia, Ukraine, Invasion, Travel, Study, War, Family Yes Abdullah Najjar Crossover with Beccy On Tour 6 6 Crossover with Beccy On Tour full 4cb8eff2-0c7c-4ebc-9a0f-67da81a7fafd https://share.transistor.fm/s/50c09328 This Episode explores the journey of an Austrian student who hosts a podcast with NC state’s Radio and writes for Technician, NC State’s flagship newspaper. We learn more about Beccy’s exchange journey, her passion for journalism and podcasting, in addition to lessons learned and experiences lived in the US.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This Episode explores the journey of an Austrian student who hosts a podcast with NC state’s Radio and writes for Technician, NC State’s flagship newspaper. We learn more about Beccy’s exchange journey, her passion for journalism and podcasting, in addition to lessons learned and experiences lived in the US.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:19:47 -0500 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 2280 This Episode explores the journey of an Austrian student who hosts a podcast with NC state’s Radio and writes for Technician, NC State’s flagship newspaper. We learn more about Beccy’s exchange journey, her passion for journalism and podcasting, in addition to lessons learned and experiences lived in the US.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> International, Travelling, studying aboard, Journalism, podcasting No Abdullah Najjar Understanding Life and Culture in both France and the US 5 5 Understanding Life and Culture in both France and the US full 6b28e2a6-03c4-4c47-8396-88c1f19a2838 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6e21f17 This episode explores the journey of an Indian student who lived and studied in both France and the US. We try to understand what it is like to leave the Indian community and experience French society and American culture in the span of 3 years. We also highlight the key lessons that were learned from this adventure, in addition to some memorable moments that characterize each experience.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This episode explores the journey of an Indian student who lived and studied in both France and the US. We try to understand what it is like to leave the Indian community and experience French society and American culture in the span of 3 years. We also highlight the key lessons that were learned from this adventure, in addition to some memorable moments that characterize each experience.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:48:50 -0500 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 1657 This episode explores the journey of an Indian student who lived and studied in both France and the US. We try to understand what it is like to leave the Indian community and experience French society and American culture in the span of 3 years. We also highlight the key lessons that were learned from this adventure, in addition to some memorable moments that characterize each experience.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> India, France, United States, Study, Abroad No Abdullah Najjar Leaving Germany to study in the US 4 4 Leaving Germany to study in the US full 452470f4-d1ed-479f-ac73-7e4f1f29d78c https://share.transistor.fm/s/febc5370 This episode revolves around the story of Bastian Hauser, an international student from Germany who currently studies at North Carolina state university. We talk about his life in the US, some cultural aspects that are of significance, in addition to his work at Technician, NC State’s student-led newspaper. Bastian shares with us some lessons learned from his experience, in addition to some funny moments that are memorable.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This episode revolves around the story of Bastian Hauser, an international student from Germany who currently studies at North Carolina state university. We talk about his life in the US, some cultural aspects that are of significance, in addition to his work at Technician, NC State’s student-led newspaper. Bastian shares with us some lessons learned from his experience, in addition to some funny moments that are memorable.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:30:09 -0500 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 1954 This episode revolves around the story of Bastian Hauser, an international student from Germany who currently studies at North Carolina state university. We talk about his life in the US, some cultural aspects that are of significance, in addition to his work at Technician, NC State’s student-led newspaper. Bastian shares with us some lessons learned from his experience, in addition to some funny moments that are memorable.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> International, travelling, studying abroad, Germany No Abdullah Najjar my journey from Egypt to 3 different countries 3 3 my journey from Egypt to 3 different countries full 5341ff6b-603a-4ee6-9d46-0068d0e99eaf https://share.transistor.fm/s/71cee4f0 This episode explores Menna’s journey from Egypt to living and studying in 3 different countries. Menna’s journey abroad started at an early age when she first left her home at 15. She later jumped from one country to the next, pursuing her education and immersing herself in different cultures in the process. Menna has an interesting story that taught many lessons about life, independence, and pursuing one’s passion.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This episode explores Menna’s journey from Egypt to living and studying in 3 different countries. Menna’s journey abroad started at an early age when she first left her home at 15. She later jumped from one country to the next, pursuing her education and immersing herself in different cultures in the process. Menna has an interesting story that taught many lessons about life, independence, and pursuing one’s passion.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Sat, 28 Oct 2023 16:56:33 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 1998 This episode explores Menna’s journey from Egypt to living and studying in 3 different countries. Menna’s journey abroad started at an early age when she first left her home at 15. She later jumped from one country to the next, pursuing her education and immersing herself in different cultures in the process. Menna has an interesting story that taught many lessons about life, independence, and pursuing one’s passion.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Travel, education abroad, Egypt, Europe, culture, the west No Abdullah Najjar How I escaped the Taliban 2 2 How I escaped the Taliban full 96740e19-fd28-420a-b29f-675019cca0b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9213257e A conversation with an Afghan student who shares his story of escaping the Taliban Regime and going into hiding. The conversation delves into the details of the collapse of the Afghan government, the uncertain journey that Samir went through outside of the country, and his eventual arrival to the US.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> A conversation with an Afghan student who shares his story of escaping the Taliban Regime and going into hiding. The conversation delves into the details of the collapse of the Afghan government, the uncertain journey that Samir went through outside of the country, and his eventual arrival to the US.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:55:36 -0400 WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio 1920 A conversation with an Afghan student who shares his story of escaping the Taliban Regime and going into hiding. The conversation delves into the details of the collapse of the Afghan government, the uncertain journey that Samir went through outside of the country, and his eventual arrival to the US.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Taliban, Afghanistan, Evacuation, US-Afghan war, pull-out No Abdullah Najjar Helena the explorer 1 1 Helena the explorer full ee0353a3-68e6-4b97-8b3c-0e9795557ed4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a98fba5 This episode highlights the story of Helena Rico, a Spanish student at North Carolina State University who studied in Spain and in South Korea before moving to the US to pursue an MA in International Studies. Helena shares with us her story of spending close to a year in South Korea, the lessons she learned from her journey abroad, and what it was like to transition to the US. Additionally, we learn more about her Spanish background and how it played a role in her transition to South Korea and, ultimately, the United States.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> This episode highlights the story of Helena Rico, a Spanish student at North Carolina State University who studied in Spain and in South Korea before moving to the US to pursue an MA in International Studies. Helena shares with us her story of spending close to a year in South Korea, the lessons she learned from her journey abroad, and what it was like to transition to the US. Additionally, we learn more about her Spanish background and how it played a role in her transition to South Korea and, ultimately, the United States.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 19:20:52 -0400 Helena the explorer Helena the explorer 1618 This episode highlights the story of Helena Rico, a Spanish student at North Carolina State University who studied in Spain and in South Korea before moving to the US to pursue an MA in International Studies. Helena shares with us her story of spending close to a year in South Korea, the lessons she learned from her journey abroad, and what it was like to transition to the US. Additionally, we learn more about her Spanish background and how it played a role in her transition to South Korea and, ultimately, the United States.

★ Support this podcast ★ ]]> International, Travelling, Studying abroad, Spain, South Korea, United States, Culture No Abdullah Najjar