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Episode 022 Art Without Borders: Samira's Creative Path from Tehran to Stanford
Samira, an Iranian girl born in Tehran, was initially eager to pursue physics and maths, but after seeing historical artworks,...
Cross-cultural Stories
Hi there, I’m Ray, a chemical engineer turned storyteller. In this podcast, I talk to friends, family, and fellow travelers in Mandarin, English, or Korean about the things we bring with us—and the things we leave behind. We explore cultural differences, identity shifts, everyday joy, and emotional struggles. You may hear your own story in ours.
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Episode 021 When My Roommate Became My Wife
Ilor and Madina's story began in the shared kitchen of a university apartment in Israel. From roommates to lovers, from...
Episode 020 The Organized Life: How the Loan Closet Volunteer Ana Found Her Passion Abroad
Today we are talking with Ana, a guest who embodies leadership and dedication. Ana came to Stanford as a spouse...
Episode 019 Trust Yourself: A Story of Love, PhDs, and Pastry in a New Land
What does it take to rebuild your life and career in a foreign country? Juan and Carolina share their cross-cultural...
Episode 018 Making His Hometown an Island of Hope: A Village Chief's Global Education
This is Episode 18, the English version of Episode 17, which was originally recorded in Chinese. In this episode, you’ll...
Episode 017 A Rock 'n' Roll Village Chief: A "Tale of Two Cities" from a Hainan Fishing Village to Silicon Valley
Guest: Alan (Village Chief Tan) — Village Chief of Laoshi Village in Hainan, structural engineer, and guitarist in a Bay Area...
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