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.

  2. 11/06/2020

    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.

  3. 09/15/2020

    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.

  4. 08/22/2020

    14. Jorge Antonio

    A conversation wIth Jorge Antonio from Uruguay.

  5. 08/22/2020

    13. Nikola

    A conversation with Nikola from Serbia.

  6. 08/22/2020

    12. Zina

    A conversation with Zina from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  7. 08/02/2020

    11. Ayawavi

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

  8. 08/02/2020

    10. Azam

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

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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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