9 Months in Kenya

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This is a podcast hosted by Megan Mason Dister about living in Nairobi for 9 months as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant. This podcast is not an official podcast of the Fulbright Program or the U.S. Department of State. The views expressed in this podcast are entirely those of Megan Mason Dis…

9 Months in Kenya


    • Oct 9, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 7 EPISODES


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    Episode 10: Endings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 36:06


    In this episode I reflect on my experience, leaving Kenya and returning home by talking with my fellow Fulbright English Teaching Assistants.

    Episode 9: Sheng

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 16:19


    In this episode I explore the language Sheng by talking with two teachers at my school and a friend from Nairobi.

    Episode 8: Language

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2019 23:34


    In this episode I turn to a Kiswahili teacher and an English teacher at my school to discuss languages and how they work at my school along with their importance for the students.

    Episode 7: Wildlife

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 17:05


    In this episode I share my thoughts and experiences with wildlife and ecotourism in Kenya while on safari and with the Environmental and Wildlife Club at my school. I also interview the patron of the club, Teacher Simuyu.

    Episode 6: Ramadan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 22:17


    In this episode I share what it's been like to live in a primarily Muslim community in Kenya during Ramadan. I explore this through an iftar at a colleague's house and talking with my neighbor's whole family.

    Episode 5: Running

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 8:35


    In this episode I explore what it's been like for me to go running in Nairobi, my reflections on catcalling and my role in my community.

    Episode 4: Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 33:05


    In this episode I share a little glimpse into my experiences and interactions with food and the culture around food so far in Kenya through tea time at work, shopping and cooking with my roommate, and interviewing my neighbor Hanny.

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