I’d like you to meet...

Jenny Selvidge
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As an English-as-a-second-language teacher, I’ve met incredible people from all over the world, not a chance everyone has! I’ve always said to my friends and family, “I wish you could meet so-and-so!” So here’s my best attempt at an introduction. These are short conversations with a few of them, sharing little glimpses of their stories about life in the U.S.

  1. 11/11/2020

    Life in the US: A Doctor’s Perspective as a Child of Immigrants

    Anik shares his work as a doctor, caring for refugees and other marginalized groups both abroad and in the US, as well as his own experience as an Indian American.

    41 min

  2. 06/11/2020

    Life in the US: An Asian American Perspective

    Rachel and I talk about what it’s like to be an Asian American in the United States, covering a range of topics including her childhood in Madison, living as an Asian American in Asia, and returning home to the US as an Asian American during the pandemic.

    30 min

  3. 15/09/2020

    15. Sawsan and Riska - “The Hijab”

    For those curious about the Muslim practice of wearing the hijab (head covering), this episode features two friends who share their personal insights and experiences.

    37 min

  4. 22/08/2020

    14. Jorge Antonio

    A conversation wIth Jorge Antonio from Uruguay.

    15 min

  5. 22/08/2020

    13. Nikola

    A conversation with Nikola from Serbia.

    13 min

  6. 22/08/2020

    12. Zina

    A conversation with Zina from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    16 min

  7. 02/08/2020

    11. Ayawavi

    A conversation with Ayawavi from Togo where we talk racism, cheese, the four seasons, and Togolese hospitality.

    9 min

  8. 02/08/2020

    10. Azam

    A conversation with Azam from Pakistan where we talk about the life-changing benefits of travel!

    13 min
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As an English-as-a-second-language teacher, I’ve met incredible people from all over the world, not a chance everyone has! I’ve always said to my friends and family, “I wish you could meet so-and-so!” So here’s my best attempt at an introduction. These are short conversations with a few of them, sharing little glimpses of their stories about life in the U.S.

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