The American Experience of International students!
Studying abroad is not just about attending classes in a foreign country; it's about immersing yourself in a new culture.
Adam Smith is an education leader whose experience lies at the intersection of math teaching and learning, teacher leadership, equity and social justice, and education research. His career includes roles as a high school math teacher, assistant professor of math, elementary math curriculum director, and education nonprofit leadership. Adam is passionate about ensuring that children who have been historically marginalized and excluded can see themselves as mathematicians and are given ample opportunities to realize their brilliance as math learners and doers. He believes in the power of transformative leadership to shift the educational paradigm to center and uplift Black and Brown students and communities.
Mr Ellwood Johnson shares his thoughts on Black History Month has an Educator. Ellwood Johnson is native and resident of Baltimore Maryland, where he currently teaches English and chairs the English department at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. In addition to teaching high school English, Ellwood has also taught a variety of literature and writing courses at a number of colleges in the Baltimore and Washington D.C. metropolitan areas. His academic interests include Victorian and Modern British fiction, postcolonial studies, and black diasporic literature. In his spare time, Ellwood enjoys reading, baking, and talking about the intersections of literature and culture. Ellwood is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where he received his B.A. and M.A. degrees in English literature.
International Student from Brazil Obi Bruno shares his experience studying in America.
Hi everybody. Welcome to a new season in the igowithIGHO podcast. My name is Igho Ekakitie it's so exciting to be here with you once again. If you can hear me, that means we are in 2023. Happy New Year to you. Welcome to a new beginning. Welcome to a new season. You know, it's always exciting to be in New Year to celebrate with friends and families and loved ones, you know, and just to see the; the excitement in, in the air.
Excellence in college goes beyond skill. It stretches into other metrics including attitude, ability to network and consistency. Mr Igho sheds light on several important hacks to help students excel in college. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
This episode featured Anmol Gupta, an international student studying in Ukraine and soon-to-be surgeon. He left his home country, India, to Ukraine in 2014 in pursuit of his dream to study medicine and become a surgeon. Anmol has had to leave Ukraine and is currently in Hungary, due to the ongoing conflict. He has however not allowed himself be deterred by prevailing circumstances. He is currently a volunteer for humanitarian efforts in Hungary, aimed at helping millions of fleeing refugees settle in and find a new home. Having very recently received recognition by CNN via an interview for his tireless humanitarian efforts, his story is an inspiration to many. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
This episodes opens with the March for our lives event in the US in support of Gun control measures, the PVC revolution in Nigeria, the war in Ukraine and finally the importance of making the right connections in college. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
Growing Up - Adulting 101 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
Ayomide Akande was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. Currently she is a first year (almost second year!) PhD student at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. On this episode she talks about her experiences studying in Canada, Scholarships, her major. She enjoys taking pictures, meeting up with new people, hanging out with friends and blogging at hayorakande.wordpress.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
Muthoni Musangali is an Associate Professor in the Counseling Department at Webster University. She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University of Central Florida. She holds a MA in Counseling from Heidelberg College and a B.Ed. (Arts) from Kenyatta University, Kenya. She talks about the war in Ukraine, the difficulties women and girls face, biases in society, her works and her journey from an International Student to being a Professor! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
Nnamdi shares experiences he has found fascinating as an international student in Germany and gives tips to prospective students. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
There is a question that we must answer if we truly want to be the best in whatever we do! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
Four friends share their experiences with our host. An exciting time with each one sharing their American experience. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
Our passions drive us and many times, help us figure our life’s purpose. Beyond books, the school helps us find and pursue our real passion. Listen in as Marcos shares...
Our passions drive us and many times, help us figure our life's purpose. Beyond books, school helps us find and pursue our real passion. Listen in as Marcos shares his journey through college so far, as well as how he has been able to excel as a student and pursue his passion as an athlete. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
There is a line between those who live their dreams in the long term and those who do not. It’s not always about who is smarter. It is more about who is willing to stick with the process no matter what till they see results.
Resilience and perseverance is the thin line that separates those who really go far, and those who only scratch the surface in the quest for academic success and life in general. The big question is : DO YOU HAVE GRIT? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
Episode 11 features Nicholas Onwumere @nichbenjr our SECOND IN-PERSON guest from Washington DC airs on Monday. He talks with our host Igho Ekakitie about the *POWER OF DEDICATION* and his...
Our first In-Person interview and we've both had our Covid Vaccines @pfizerinc & Moderna. Okhai talks about the Importance of Internships, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics), life in University...
Episode 11 features Nicholas Onwumere @nichbenjr our SECOND IN-PERSON guest from Washington DC airs on Monday. He talks with our host Igho Ekakitie about the *POWER OF DEDICATION* and his experience at Morgan State University. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
Our first In-Person interview and we've both had our Covid Vaccines @pfizerinc & Moderna. Okhai talks about the Importance of Internships, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics), life in University of North Texas (UNT) @unt and his start up company Calle skillweed @skillweed360 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
Stephen Oguegbu is an international student from Nigeria who is currently working at the Ontario Ministry of Transportation as a transport planner intern. He has a background in Civil Engineering...
Stephen talks about how to Navigate studying in CANADA
Our special guests Udu from Nigeria
Our special guests Udu from Nigeria
Fellan Ferguson is an Operations Analyst for a government agency where she focuses on process improvements. She is an international student from Jamaica who graduated from Clemson University with a...
Our special Fellan Ferguson talks about her experience as an international student, how to navigate studying in America (OPT, Internships, CPT), and how the H1B Visa process works. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
Kriti Gopal was born and raised in Mumbai, India. She came to the United States in 2009 to pursue her undergraduate degree in corporate communication with a minor in public...
Our special guest Kriti Gopal a doctorate student talks about her experience as an international student, the importance of higher education, and how to apply to both the bachelor's and master's degree programs in America. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
London J. Bell is a native Detroiter, a lawyer, community organizer, activist, and humanitarian with specific educational training in international human rights law and policy and international business and trade...
Neville talks about his experiences as an International Student from Kenya, Life in Mountain View College, his leadership works with Phi Theta Kappa and gives tips to be successful as...
Our special guests Himaja and London talk about Women's History Month, the power of Women in Advocacy, Gender Equity and Gender Equality, and the works of the United Nations Association @UNAUSA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
Neville talks about his experiences as an International Student from Kenya, Life in Mountain View College, his leadership works with Phi Theta Kappa and gives tips to be successful as international student. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
Lonni Helm is a junior at Webster University studying Playwriting, Philosophy, and Spanish. A Missouri native, she is dedicated to helping her home state become more inclusive and diverse. Her...
Lonni Helm talks about black history month, the power of black Women, the importance of Education, life at Webster University and what the future holds. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
Jay’Len Boone was born and raised in Ypsilanti, Michigan, a small township just outside Detroit. He graduated from UTSA in the summer of 2020 with a BA in Global Affairs...
Jay'Len talks about Black History Month, his experiences as the 8th US Youth Observer to the United Nations, UNAUSA, Advocating for the UN and ends with a freestyle. Such a gifted singer.
A special Happy New Year to all our amazing Listeners. I share light on the importance of study abroad! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
Dr. kingsley talks about Life as both a Graduate student and now an Assistant Professor in North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University. He talks about the things one need to do when applying for postgraduate study in America. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
Dr. Kingsley Ekwemalor was born and raised in Eastern Nigeria. He completed hisundergraduate studies at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria, where he receiveda Bachelor of Science in...
Episode 16 of igowithIGHO Podcast is Live with Mr Barry Armstrong! We talked about the #EndSars ✊
Mr. M. David shares his experiences schooling and living in Europe. He talked about the Importance of EdTech Management. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
“As founder of ISFORG and Strategic Management Advisor at LGM-International LLC, M. David is both diligent and committed to Technology, Education and Diplomacy. M. David was born and raised in...
Shahzeb Malik is a natural-born leader, creative, and undergraduate student at Baldwin Wallace University located in Cleveland, Ohio. Graduating from Cuyahoga Community College before high school, he gained incredible life experiences...
Shahzeb Malik a Pakistani American studying at Baldwin Wallace University in Ohio. We both paid tributes to Chadwick Boseman(Black Panther), talked about the American dream, Phi Theta Kappa, Scholarships and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
My name is Michael Gaw, I’m going into my second year at Babson College, a small business oriented college in Wellesley Massachusetts. I was born and raised in Vancouver Canada...
Michael Gaw a Chinese Canadian studying at Babson college in Massachusetts, shares his experiences as an International student in America. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support
My name is Sydney Hencil from Zimbabwe. I first came to the USA when I was 20 years old under the Rotary Georgia Student program and loved the University that...
Sydney talks about the Trump administration policy, life in Brenau University, Rotary Georgia Students Program, Scholarships and her experiences as an International student from Zimbabwe. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/igowithigho/support