Tag: studying abroad
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Humor, experimentation, and the option to process experiences through conversation
In this episode, I speak with Tabitha—an educator and entrepreneur—about her earliest memories of attending schools and daycare centers that did not adequately challenge her. We talk about her experience of growing up in the culture and expectations of two homes, the motivations that fueled her desire to pursue education in business and economics, how…
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Emotional intelligence, divergent thinking, and the self-acceptance needed to transform our anger
In this episode, I speak with Benoit—a US army veteran, former policymaker, and current psychotherapist—about his education journey across multiple countries, and having to adapt to each of its languages and cultures from scratch, every few years. We talk about the influence his mother had on his mental landscape, how he overcame being bullied in…
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Dedication, self-exploration, and the resources to graduate debt-free
In this episode, I speak with Stella—a singer-songwriter, artist, and teacher—about her earliest memories of being told by her teachers that she was special, and how that catalyzed her parents to investing heavily into her education. We talk about her journey across multiple countries to pursue only the finest, and what she wishes she could…
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Emotional intelligence, self-control, and the freedom to forge our own life paths
In this episode, I speak with Jae—an educator, journalist, project manager, and dad—about his education journey spanning multiple countries including the United States, Japan, Russia, and South Korea. We talk about his earliest memories of learning to manage and harness the power of anger, and how some traumatic experiences throughout his life tempered his control…
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How might we shift education from measuring student performance to fostering an internal locus of control?
In this episode, I speak with Michiko—a mom, wife, and cultural chameleon—about her education journey spanning multiple countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, and the United States. We talk about her earliest memories growing up in a home filled with caring family members, and how her varied schooling experiences influenced her self view. We…
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How might we bridge student interests and abilities with real-world opportunities?
In this episode, I speak with Stella—a fashion and film enthusiast who is currently in grad school studying cognitive psychology—about her winding journey across varying interests and industries. We talk about her early experiences of leaving her home of South Korea to study in a country where she couldn’t speak the language, with homestay parents…