Global Talks and Tunes

Damita M. Menezes
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Global Talks and Tunes

Global Talks and Tunes was originally a radio show, hosted by Damita first airing LIVE on Radio DePaul. The show is about international students dealing with diversity and culture shock. We talk about our funny and interesting experiences and learn about different ethnicities. The show is for EVERYONE! For more information, visit damitamenezes.com/listenon Follow @damitamenezes to stay updated on Twitter & Instagram. twitter.com/damitamenezes www.instagram.com/damitamenezes

  1. The Bridge Between Worlds

    06/07/2021

    The Bridge Between Worlds

    In this episode, I sit with Indah Gunawan, a former international student from Indonesia turned author. Indah talks about her debut book “Transient: The Bridge Between Worlds.” She spoke about how this book came to be and what happened to her after graduating from the class of 2020 during a global pandemic. We also discussed employment, sponsorships and a lot more. Indah's book features interviews with US Senator Tammy Duckworth and actor Ronny Chieng.  For more information, go to damitamenezes.com/listenon. Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100647 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

    1h 7m
  2. Life After Graduation

    01/02/2021

    Life After Graduation

    In this episode, I sit with Angelina Korniyenko, an international alumna from Ukraine. Angelina tells us about her struggles while looking for a job after graduation as a non-stem major in America. We spoke about independence and the consequences of taking life changing decisions and moving away from home at a young age. We also discussed connecting with Americans and finding soulmates.  For more information, go to damitamenezes.com/listenon. Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100647 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

    45 min
  3. Setting Boundaries

    12/19/2020

    Setting Boundaries

    In this episode, I sit with Saran Karunan, an international student from Thailand. Saran tells us about his biracial identity and the differences between the Thai and Indian sides of his family. We also spoke about the "go-getter" culture freshman in college are exposed to while dealing with a new environment. We also talked about ways to set boundaries and keeping a check on one's self. For more information, go to damitamenezes.com/listenon. Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100647 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

    35 min
  4. Comparing Degrees and Countries

    12/12/2020

    Comparing Degrees and Countries

    In this episode, I sit with Masa Najjar, an American student who went to study abroad in Lebanon. Masa talks about her experience studying in Lebanon while the country was going through a civil war. We spoke about the pros and cons of studying abroad and the value of an international education. We managed to squeeze in our love for radio, and delved into dialects and expressions. We also talked about the problems international students experience with job related stressors. For more information, go to damitamenezes.com/listenon. Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100647 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

    35 min
  5. Apartment Searching Alone

    12/05/2020

    Apartment Searching Alone

    In this episode, I sit with Summer Hoang, a student originally from Vietnam. Summer tells about her experience leaving her family at the age of 13 to study in America. She details her hard experiences being an adult while she just turned to her teen-ages. For more information, go to damitamenezes.com/listenon. Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100647 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

    31 min
  6. The Arab-American Mix

    10/26/2020

    The Arab-American Mix

    In this episode, I sit with Saleh Akhras, a student originally from Palestine. Saleh tells us about his family of 10 traveling back and forth from New York, to his home village in Palestine to Dubai. He talks about his love for his home, Dubai's luxurious vibes, making friends in college and the hidden separation of classes in the UAE.  For more information, go to damitamenezes.com/listenon. Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100647 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

    34 min
  7. Making A New Home

    10/05/2020

    Making A New Home

    In this episode, I sit with Victoria Ulman, a student originally from Ukraine and Russia. Victoria talks about her experience leaving home as a teenager and starting her new life in America. For more information, go to damitamenezes.com/listenon. Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100647 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

    33 min
  8. Classroom Etiquettes & Code Switching (w/ Adriana Talavera)

    06/27/2020

    Classroom Etiquettes & Code Switching (w/ Adriana Talavera)

    In this episode, Damita & Adriana speak with students in DePaul's English as a Second Language program. The students talk about how they had to relearn classroom etiquette, learn code switching and making conversation with Americans. For more information, visit damitamenezes.com/listenon

    21 min
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Global Talks and Tunes was originally a radio show, hosted by Damita first airing LIVE on Radio DePaul. The show is about international students dealing with diversity and culture shock. We talk about our funny and interesting experiences and learn about different ethnicities. The show is for EVERYONE! For more information, visit damitamenezes.com/listenon Follow @damitamenezes to stay updated on Twitter & Instagram. twitter.com/damitamenezes www.instagram.com/damitamenezes

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  • Creator
    Damita M. Menezes
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 385139
  • Show Website
    Global Talks and Tunes

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