Podcast Episode Notes

Empowering Fellow Students — Turning Challenges into Opportunities

1/7/2022

EPISODE 4
Liberty Hombe is an advocate for justice — the ultimate example of someone who turns challenges into opportunities. Liberty is a pre-med student born in Zimbabwe but spent much of his childhood in South Africa. He is attending Minnesota State University in Mankato and has started several student organizations that help improve the lives of international students. Today, you can find Liberty empowering students to find their voice as he himself exemplifies the change he wants to see in the world. This is his story.

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Ambition, Space Travel, Human Psyche, Entrepreneurship

12/7/2021

Johnny Nezha is the founder and CEO of a tech start-up, Khleon, an active contributor on the Vocal Media blog, and is currently attending Los Angeles City College in pursuit of his goals. Johnny was born in Albania but grew up in the suburbs of Venice, Italy. His travels have helped cultivate an interest in subjects such as astronomy and space travel, as well as more pressing topics including student visa issues and the human psyche. Join us as we explore Johnny’s unique interests, ambitions, and adventures — this is his student story.

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Your Voice and Mine — the Intro

11/4/2021

EPISODE 1
Welcome to the intro episode of International Student Stories, a podcast brought to you by Study in the USA! Our host, Simon Hamlin, introduces who we are and what international stories mean to us. You'll learn about the origins of the International Student Stories podcast, our host's personal story, and the people who made all this possible. Join us for the journey!

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An Outlook with a Mission

10/25/2021

EPISODE 2
Pietro Rossini, 29, is a Xaverian Missionary from Salerno, Italy, and is pursuing his Master’s of Science in Journalism at Boston University. Pietro has recently completed an ESL program at Framingham State University and is the host of his own podcast, Mission Outlook. Simon and Pietro delve into his upbringing, a deep connection with family and culture, and his journey into discovering himself through his studies and travels.

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