Dondza Podcast Ella Assa

On this episode of Dondza we were graced with the beautiful presence of Carol Mataveia. Carol was a student of Computer Applications and Business at Savitribai Phule Pune University. Together we talked about her adaptation process in India and how the support she got from a warm body of students in Pune opened her up to enriching experiences built to make her a great professional, after which she left encouraging advice for those pursing or to purse an education here in India.

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Carol's IG: @carolmataveia

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[Tigger Warning: this conversation contains topics in the likes of anxiety, suicide, and more ]

Neste episódio de Dondza tivemos a agradável companhia da Khensani Shonila Cossa. Khensani e uma finalista da GTU e estudante de Engenharia Informática. Neste episódio ela relata a sua experiência no exterior, nesta caso na Índia, e fala das dificuldades iniciais da sua adaptação. Juntas nos abordamos temas relacionados a cultura da saúde mental na Índia e em Mozambique. Nós especialmente falamos da ansiedade e também como a sua estadia na Índia a ajudado a crescer. A Khensani celebra as amizades conquistadas aqui, como ela também aprecia e demonstra gratidão pelas suas amizades de casa e o suporte que ela tem recebido deles.

Credits to closing song: Too Young to Burn- Sonny and the Sunsets

Recomendations: All the bright places: the movie & the book

Khensani's socials: @keycreates

Bem vindos ao Dondza.

On this episode of Dondza, I was fascinated with the story of our guest Zuneid Adamo. A Mozambican student who's had the prestigious opportunity to study at one of the countries most acknowledged institutes, IIT Dhanbad. Zuneid recounts his journey from navigating the pressure faced at the institute to learning from the Indian culture; particularly the long lasting friendships that Indians tend to build. He also spoke on his  brief contemplation about returning home, while understanding that the system is not for everyone he encouraged his peers to recognize their limits and learn to ask for help.  Welcome to Dondza! Zuneid's IG: @zuneid.adamo & credits to today's closing song : Emeli Sandé- Read all about it

On this episode of Dondza we definitely had an interesting conversation with Marlon Moisés, a recent Computer Eng. Graduate of Gujarat Technological University. We talked about the nuances of living in India, from financial adaptation, to mental health culture, as well as the differences between the Mozambican education system vs Indian education system. Marlon also emphasized on the importance of being able to learn from another culture and how that eventually leads us towards growth and away from prejudice.

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On this episode of Dondza we were delighted to have our first female guest Agnes Pedro as she shared her miraculous journey to India. She opens up about feeling like a loser at some point, a feeling that we deeply resonated with. She also talked about her growth in faith and how God, as well as her Mozambican family in India helped her through though times. Finally she left us introspecting on the importance of understanding ones value within and without the field, as well as the importance of service towards our neighbor. Welcome to Dondza

find Agnes' amazing work: @itsagnesart

On this episode of Dondza we had the pleasure of talking to Dario Banze. He is a Mechanical Eng. student at PDPU( now PDEU), in Gujarat. In a light-hearted conversation we reminisced about educational systems back at home in comparison to those in India. We also talked about the adaptations needed in order to survive in India. Dario left us hopeful as he let us in on how he's overcomed his struggles and the feul behind the strength that keeps him going. Welcome to Dondza!