Beyond the Tigris

Sarah Saeed

Beyond the Tigris is a podcast exploring the stories, struggles, and aspirations of Iraqi youth and the diaspora. Hosted by Sarah Salam, this show dives into identity, migration, and the complexities of life in Iraq—while celebrating the resilience and richness of Iraqi culture. Through insightful conversations with changemakers, entrepreneurs, and storytellers, Beyond the Tigris aims to bridge cultural gaps, challenge misconceptions, and spark meaningful discussions about the future of Iraq and its people. Join us as we go beyond the headlines and into the heart of Iraq!

Episodes

  1. 10/11/2024

    منار حداد: منحة جيفننك والتحديات والدراسة في بريطانيا | ما وراء دجلة #5

    بهذه الحلقة، نحجي وية منار حداد عن تجربتة بالتقديم لمنحة جيففنك، رحله دراسته ببرطانية والتحديات الي واجهه. يأخذنه الكلام الى التحديات الي يواجهه الشاب العراقي من يتخرج من السادس الى رحلة البحث عن العمل, راح نحجي ايضا على المجتمع البرطاني والاختلافات الي شافهه منار بين الحياة ببريطانية والعراق جيفنك هي منحة لدراسة الماجستير ببريطانية، مموله بالكامل لمدة سنة - ‘’ بودكاست ’ما وراء دجلة: هو مساحة نسلط بيهة الضوء على الشباب العراقي، المغتربين العراقيين والاجانب الي بالعراق، نناقش تحدياتهم، تطلعاتهم، قصص نجاحهم ومستقبل العراق. من خلال هذا البودكاست، نأمل أن نكشف الجمال الكامن في العراق، ونعزز الفهم الأعمق لهوية الشباب العراقي بين الوطن والغربة. انضموا إلنة بكل حلقة حته نسمع أصوات ملهمة تسعى لبناء مستقبل أفضل للعراق ونتتواصل مع العالم بطريقة أكثر فهمًا وتسامحًا. اتمنى تستمتعون بالحلقة وتنطون رائيكم بالطرق الي ممكن نطور بيهه المحتوى. ملاحظه: جبنة لمره نسوي الحلقه بالعربي حته نوصل للعراقيين بشكل اكبر، انطونة رائيكم بالمحتوى وهل تفضلون انو يكون بالعربي؟ #جيفننك #دراسه #بيرطانية #ماستر #عراق

    44 min
  2. 10/08/2024

    A Chevening Scholar as a Mother of Triplets | Beyond the Tigris #4

    The strugge of balancing one’s career life with motherhood is a worldwide challenge. But studying in a new country with 3 kids to take care of is another level of juggling. This all didn’t stop Baydaa form persuing her dream to get a masters degree in the UK and all of this was possible, through the chevening scholarship. This episode is part of a chevening series where we interview alumni from various backgrounds to enrich your chevening application process. We cover in this episode: - Baydaa’s application process for the Chevening Scholarship - Overcoming cultural and familial challenges - Adjusting to life in the UK as an Iraqi family - Balancing studies, family, and personal growth - Insights on leadership and networking Time stamps: 00:00 – Introduction to the Episode 00:28 – Meet Baydaa: Chevening Scholar & Mother of Triplets 01:12 – Why She Chose the UK for Her Master’s Degree 03:07 – Baydaa’s Journey: Dreaming of a Master’s While Raising Kids 06:32 – Applying Twice: Lessons from a Failed Chevening Application 07:59 – Tackling the Scholarship Essays: Leadership & Networking 11:07 – Bringing the Kids to the UK: Challenges and Surprises 13:17 – Culture Shock and Reintegrating into Iraqi Society 14:45 – Adapting to UK Schools: A New Experience for the Children 18:32 – How the UK Changed Her Children’s Outlook 21:33 – Being a Mother and Leader: Juggling Studies and Family 26:15 – What She Learned in the UK Education System 30:31 – The Power of Networking and Volunteering in the UK 33:00 – Lessons on Leadership and Inspiring Her Children 35:28 – Encouraging Future Chevening Applicants: Baydaa’s Final Message 37:05 – Conclusion and Thank You for Watching!

    37 min

About

Beyond the Tigris is a podcast exploring the stories, struggles, and aspirations of Iraqi youth and the diaspora. Hosted by Sarah Salam, this show dives into identity, migration, and the complexities of life in Iraq—while celebrating the resilience and richness of Iraqi culture. Through insightful conversations with changemakers, entrepreneurs, and storytellers, Beyond the Tigris aims to bridge cultural gaps, challenge misconceptions, and spark meaningful discussions about the future of Iraq and its people. Join us as we go beyond the headlines and into the heart of Iraq!