The Non-Immigrant Student The Non-Immigrant Student

The Non-Immigrant Student podcast is 2-years old today!

As I said in the Season 3 Trailer,''Your girl is beck''...and for good this time!

In this episode, I bring you up to speed on everything that has been happening with me since I graduated from Cornell in May 2022. From the updates I also share, I hope you'd understand why the hiatus took that long, and realize how adjusting to a new life can be very tough! (I'd say wicked in-fact but we international students don't talk about it enough - see Lesson 3 from August 2022).

Anyway, Welcome again! It's still a long year ahead of us but the plan is to be in your podcast playlists, live, at least twice a month for the rest of the year; so help me God. I'm pretty pumped to be back and so happy to be doing this again!

On becoming two years old, Happy Anniversary to us all...and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording,

Tolu
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I know, I didn’t see this change of plan coming too but I think it’s an episode we all need.

Just incase you need to sit in/sit with your feelings this week, I’m here for and with you.  Happy Listening!

Anyway, I hope your week is off to a great start and hope that you’re keeping HOPE alive regarding the 2023 Nigerian Elections… #fingerscrossed #NewNigeria #OBIdient. 

Sending you lots of peace, respite and love,
Tolu
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Another much awaited episode!

This episode details my experience working in Big Tech these past nine months and more! I also reminisce on my previous work experience in Nigeria as an Oil & Gas Engineer and how I’m able to make the best of this new experience in a new field/industry. 

Happy Listening and see you in Episode 4!

Tech Money Hugs 🤲🏾🙏🏾 ,
Tolu
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Hi guys!

It's been half-a-minute! Another much awaited episode on the travails of going back home to renew your F-1 visa is here! But not to worry, I gat you! In this episode, I share my own experience of going back home (to Nigeria) to renew my F-1 visa (aka student visa) and I did say a lot in the episode. So ICYM any details, kindly follow this link to a blog post where I try to give detailed steps on how to go about renewing your own student visa too. I tailored it to all international students in the US, including those from Nigeria, and those who go/went to Cornell.

Also, I feel like the 'Disclaimer' I gave at the beginning of the blogpost is longer than the post itself, haha, because it is a very much needed disclaimer! As I emphasized in the episode, before making the decision to travel to renew your visa - PLEASE TALK TO YOUR D.S.O, no matter the circumstance! Even if you think you are "out of status" still talk to them. It's in their best interest to help you!

Okayyyy, *flips hair to the back*, now that's out of the way...don't forget to again, check out this blog post for more details :)

Nowwww can we talk about me turning 27 for a hot sauna second?! T.N.I.S is now in her late twenties! C'mon now! Anyway, the whole gist of how I spent my birthday this year is in this episode too. You can also catch the video highlights here!

As always, I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording!

Sunny NYC Hugs,
27 y/o Tolu Peperempe
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Hellllloooo!!!!

I know, I missed you too! This time I came back with a guest, yay! She's none other than Ivy F. Ochieng and she's without a doubt, one of my favorite people!

Some of you might remember her as Ivy from this reel OR as my Kenyan sister/roommate from that reel but she's one of the very first friends I made when I moved to the US  and was also my very first roommate in the US...so yes we go way beck! We forgot to mention but she also invited me to join her executive board as VP, Programming while she was President of @jabsatcornell, the African Students MBA club! And sure, I accepted! We served together 2021 - 2022 whilst being roommates (and held all the parties at our apartment, lol)

On a random day after work, I just thought to stop by at Ivy's apartment, order-in dinner and chat/rant about life lately with her. Then I also thought, what if we recorded our conversation, that would be fun, and here we are! It was definitely a much-needed girl time and it reminded me of the good old days in Ithaca as roommates.

As I approach my 1-year anniversary of graduating from Cornell/getting into Google, I'm reminded of the journey that led me here and the people I've come along with on this journey. Thanks for being a solid friend, Ivy and I'm so happy to be doing life in NYC with you!

This was very much a hair let-down, feet-up , wine-in hand kinda episode...and I think you'd actually enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording, haha!

With love from New York City,
Tolu & Ivy

P.S: We talk about how/where we first met and it was right here! November 12, 2020 - where the Black Girl Magic all began!
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Can you believe it's already been a year since I joined Google? Time flies when you're learning, growing, and embracing new experiences! In this special episode, I take a moment to express my gratitude to God, the friends who have supported me throughout my incredible journey, and share some of the invaluable lessons I've picked up along the way. Trust me, you don't want to miss out on these insights that could make a massive difference in your own career.

Ever felt held back by assumptions about age or experience? Well, it's time to shatter those limitations! We delve into the often-overlooked issue of ageism in the workplace, discussing how to break free from preconceived notions and truly respect one another, regardless of age. Plus, discover the importance of speaking up for yourself, gathering information, and building relationships to propel your career forward.

But it's not all about work, right? We also explore the significance of having hobbies, maintaining a sense of gratitude, and nurturing the connections we make in our professional lives. So, tune in and get ready to find that perfect balance between life, work, and everything in between! You'll walk away feeling inspired and empowered to take control of your career and personal well-being.

Happy 1-year Googleversary to me!

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Tolu O.
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