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Welcome to The Hospitality Center Podcast, the podcast that shares authentic stories from international students, aiming to foster connections and understanding among our community that will bubble over into the global community. Travel the world with us through the eyes of international students new to Minnesota.

The Hospitality Center


    • Mar 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    "I Guess we're Doing This! Winter in MN

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 24:04


    The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities, and our podcast is a digital platform where we extend this hospitality beyond physical boundaries, uplifting and welcoming you into our community. Hosted by two international student co-hosts, The Hospitality Center podcast delves into a variety of topics, from professional development and the visa process to the nuances of cricket, conversations with professors and host families, and the art of brewing the perfect cup of coffee. Join our student hosts as they sit down with international student alumni and MN professionals, many of whom actively participate in our events! If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events. If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved! Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @‌thehospitalitycentermn.

    Befriending Locals: why & How

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 24:27


    Why befriend locals?  The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities, and our podcast is a digital platform where we extend this hospitality beyond physical boundaries, uplifting and welcoming you into our community. Hosted by two international student co-hosts, The Hospitality Center podcast delves into a variety of topics, from professional development and the visa process to the nuances of cricket, conversations with professors and host families, and the art of brewing the perfect cup of coffee. Join our student hosts as they sit down with international student alumni and MN professionals, many of whom actively participate in our events! If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events. If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved! Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @‌thehospitalitycentermn.

    The Scam Survival Guide for Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 24:47


    Let's talk about scamming safeguards.  The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities, and our podcast is a digital platform where we extend this hospitality beyond physical boundaries, uplifting and welcoming you into our community. Hosted by two international student co-hosts, The Hospitality Center podcast delves into a variety of topics, from professional development and the visa process to the nuances of cricket, conversations with professors and host families, and the art of brewing the perfect cup of coffee. Join our student hosts as they sit down with international student alumni and MN professionals, many of whom actively participate in our events! If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events. If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved! Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @‌thehospitalitycentermn.

    Talk with a Fulbright Scholar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 25:18


    The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities, and our podcast is a digital platform where we extend this hospitality beyond physical boundaries, uplifting and welcoming you into our community. Hosted by two international student co-hosts, The Hospitality Center podcast delves into a variety of topics, from professional development and the visa process to the nuances of cricket, conversations with professors and host families, and the art of brewing the perfect cup of coffee. Join our student hosts as they sit down with international student alumni and MN professionals, many of whom actively participate in our events! If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events. If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved! If you are interested in connecting with Jonathan to keep the conversation going or ask more questions you can contact him at: stua0042@umn.edu Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @‌thehospitalitycentermn.

    Mindful about Mental Health: Talk with Christine!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 23:29


    The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities, and our podcast is a digital platform where we extend this hospitality beyond physical boundaries, uplifting and welcoming you into our community. Hosted by two international student co-hosts, The Hospitality Center podcast delves into a variety of topics, from professional development and the visa process to the nuances of cricket, conversations with professors and host families, and the art of brewing the perfect cup of coffee. Join our student hosts as they sit down with international student alumni and MN professionals, many of whom actively participate in our events! If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events. If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved! If you are interested in connecting with Christine to keep the conversation going or ask more questions you can contact her at: christinexianchow@gmail.com  To receive more information about counseling through Cedar Cove visit their website: cedarcovecare.org Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @‌thehospitalitycentermn.

    Jazzed About Work: Creating A Resilient And Rewarding Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 24:08


    The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities, and our podcast is a digital platform where we extend this hospitality beyond physical boundaries, uplifting and welcoming you into our community. Hosted by two international student co-hosts, The Hospitality Center podcast delves into a variety of topics, from professional development and the visa process to the nuances of cricket, conversations with professors and host families, and the art of brewing the perfect cup of coffee. Join our student hosts as they sit down with international student alumni and MN professionals, many of whom actively participate in our events! If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events. If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved! If you are interested in connecting with Scott to keep the conversation going or ask more questions you can contact him at: Shimotsu@yahoo.com Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @‌thehospitalitycentermn.

    The Visa Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 27:59


    The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities, and our podcast is a digital platform where we extend this hospitality beyond physical boundaries, uplifting and welcoming you into our community. Hosted by two international student co-hosts, The Hospitality Center podcast delves into a variety of topics, from professional development and the visa process to the nuances of cricket, conversations with professors and host families, and the art of brewing the perfect cup of coffee. Join our student hosts as they sit down with international student alumni and MN professionals, many of whom actively participate in our events! If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events. If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved! If you are interested in connecting with Calleigh to keep the conversation going or ask more questions you can contact her at: calleigh@dgvisalaw.com Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @‌thehospitalitycentermn.

    Talk About Coffee!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 24:23


    The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities, and our podcast is a digital platform where we extend this hospitality beyond physical boundaries, uplifting and welcoming you into our community. Hosted by two international student co-hosts, The Hospitality Center podcast delves into a variety of topics, from professional development and the visa process to the nuances of cricket, conversations with professors and host families, and the art of brewing the perfect cup of coffee. Join our student hosts as they sit down with international student alumni and MN professionals, many of whom actively participate in our events! If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events. If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved! If you are interested in connecting with Greta to keep the conversation going or ask more questions you can contact her at: dunnbrothers238@dunnbrothers.com Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @‌thehospitalitycentermn.

    Season 2 Trailer: International Student Talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 1:11


    The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities, and our podcast is a digital platform where we extend this hospitality beyond physical boundaries, uplifting and welcoming you into our community. Hosted by two international student co-hosts, The Hospitality Center podcast delves into a variety of topics, from professional development and the visa process to the nuances of cricket, conversations with professors and host families, and the art of brewing the perfect cup of coffee. Join our student hosts as they sit down with international student alumni and MN professionals, many of whom actively participate in our events! If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events. If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved! Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @‌thehospitalitycentermn.

    The Hospitality Center Podcast: Tonushree & Sourav from Bangladesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 25:30


    Welcome to the Hospitality Center Podcast, a show dedicated to sharing authentic stories from international students and fostering connections and understanding in our local Minnesota community and beyond. The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities.  We welcome international university students and scholars arriving in Minnesota and connect them to our community of volunteers through meals, events, and practical resources in order to meet their number one need—providing a sense of belonging.  Our podcast host, Melissa, serves as a mentor and "second mom" to groups of local international students in addition to providing dedicated housing for them near two college campuses. She enjoys learning from and helping international students whenever she can and she hopes today's podcast inspires you to connect in some way also!  On the podcast, we delve into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable students hailing from all corners of the world.  In this episode, Melissa meets with Tonushree and Sourav from Bangladesh and hear about his tips to Minnesotans and his next step after school! If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events.  If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved!  Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @thehospitalitycentermn.

    The Hospitality Center Podcast: Peter from South Korea

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 24:15


    Welcome to the Hospitality Center Podcast, a show dedicated to sharing authentic stories from international students and fostering connections and understanding in our local Minnesota community and beyond. The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities.  We welcome international university students and scholars arriving in Minnesota and connect them to our community of volunteers through meals, events, and practical resources in order to meet their number one need—providing a sense of belonging.  Our podcast host, Melissa, serves as a mentor and "second mom" to groups of local international students in addition to providing dedicated housing for them near two college campuses. She enjoys learning from and helping international students whenever she can and she hopes today's podcast inspires you to connect in some way also!  On the podcast, we delve into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable students hailing from all corners of the world.  In this episode, Melissa meets with Peter from South Korea and hear about his tips to Minnesotans and his next step after school! If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events.  If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved!  Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @thehospitalitycentermn.

    The Hospitality Center Podcast: Rose from the Philippines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 24:14


    Welcome to the Hospitality Center Podcast, a show dedicated to sharing authentic stories from international students and fostering connections and understanding in our local Minnesota community and beyond. The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities.  We welcome international university students and scholars arriving in Minnesota and connect them to our community of volunteers through meals, events, and practical resources in order to meet their number one need—providing a sense of belonging.  Our podcast host, Melissa, serves as a mentor and "second mom" to groups of local international students in addition to providing dedicated housing for them near two college campuses. She enjoys learning from and helping international students whenever she can and she hopes today's podcast inspires you to connect in some way also!  On the podcast, we delve into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable students hailing from all corners of the world.  In this episode, Melissa meets with Rose from the Philippines and hears about her transition to Minnesota! If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events.  If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved!  Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @thehospitalitycentermn.

    The Hospitality Center Podcast: Thura from Myanmar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 21:48


    Welcome to the Hospitality Center Podcast, a show dedicated to sharing authentic stories from international students and fostering connections and understanding in our local Minnesota community and beyond. The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities.  We welcome international university students and scholars arriving in Minnesota and connect them to our community of volunteers through meals, events, and practical resources in order to meet their number one need—providing a sense of belonging.  Our podcast host, Melissa, serves as a mentor and "second mom" to groups of local international students in addition to providing dedicated housing for them near two college campuses. She enjoys learning from and helping international students whenever she can and she hopes today's podcast inspires you to connect in some way also!  On the podcast, we delve into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable students hailing from all corners of the world.  In this episode, Melissa meets with Thura from Myanmar and hears about his transition to Minnesota! If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events.  If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved!  Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @thehospitalitycentermn.

    The Hospitality Center Podcast: Delgermaa from Mongolia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 24:08


    Welcome to the Hospitality Center Podcast, a show dedicated to sharing authentic stories from international students and fostering connections and understanding in our local Minnesota community and beyond. The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities.  We welcome international university students and scholars arriving in Minnesota and connect them to our community of volunteers through meals, events, and practical resources in order to meet their number one need—providing a sense of belonging.  Our podcast host, Melissa, serves as a mentor and "second mom" to groups of local international students in addition to providing dedicated housing for them near two college campuses. She enjoys learning from and helping international students whenever she can and she hopes today's podcast inspires you to connect in some way also!  On the podcast, we delve into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable students hailing from all corners of the world.  In this episode, Melissa meets with Delgermaa from Mongolia and hears about her transition to Minnesota! If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events.  If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved!  Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @thehospitalitycentermn.

    The Hospitality Center Podcast: Scarlett from China

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 24:59


    Welcome to the Hospitality Center Podcast, a show dedicated to sharing authentic stories from international students and fostering connections and understanding in our local Minnesota community and beyond. The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities.  We welcome international university students and scholars arriving in Minnesota and connect them to our community of volunteers through meals, events, and practical resources in order to meet their number one need—providing a sense of belonging.  Our podcast host, Melissa, serves as a mentor and "second mom" to groups of local international students in addition to providing dedicated housing for them near two college campuses. She enjoys learning from and helping international students whenever she can and she hopes today's podcast inspires you to connect in some way also!  On the podcast, we delve into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable students hailing from all corners of the world.  In this episode, Melissa meets with Scarlett from China and hears her funny story about pizza her first night in the U.S.! If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events.  If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved!  Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @thehospitalitycentermn.

    The Hospitality Center Podcast: Jel from Singapore

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 25:40


    Welcome to the Hospitality Center Podcast, a show dedicated to sharing authentic stories from international students and fostering connections and understanding in our local Minnesota community and beyond. The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities.  We welcome international university students and scholars arriving in Minnesota and connect them to our community of volunteers through meals, events, and practical resources in order to meet their number one need—providing a sense of belonging.  Our podcast host, Melissa, serves as a mentor and "second mom" to groups of local international students in addition to providing dedicated housing for them near two college campuses. She enjoys learning from and helping international students whenever she can and she hopes today's podcast inspires you to connect in some way also!  On the podcast, we delve into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable students hailing from all corners of the world.  In this episode, Melissa meets with Jel from Singapore and enjoys good conversation about her community in MN.  If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events.  If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved!  Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @thehospitalitycentermn.

    The Hospitality Center Podcast: Ali from India

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 26:28


    Welcome to the Hospitality Center Podcast, a show dedicated to sharing authentic stories from international students and fostering connections and understanding in our local Minnesota community and beyond. The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities.  We welcome international university students and scholars arriving in Minnesota and connect them to our community of volunteers through meals, events, and practical resources in order to meet their number one need—providing a sense of belonging.  Our podcast host, Melissa, serves as a mentor and "second mom" to groups of local international students in addition to providing dedicated housing for them near two college campuses. She enjoys learning from and helping international students whenever she can and she hopes today's podcast inspires you to connect in some way also!  On the podcast, we delve into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable students hailing from all corners of the world.  In this episode, Melissa meets with Ali from India who reveals a surprising reason why he chose to study in Minnesota and his favorite American food. If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events.  If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved!  Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @thehospitalitycentermn.

    The Hospitality Center Podcast Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 1:23


    The Hospitality Center Podcast: Rukhsora from Uzbekistan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 25:44


    Welcome to the Hospitality Center Podcast, a show dedicated to sharing authentic stories from international students and fostering connections and understanding in our local Minnesota community and beyond. The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities.  We welcome international university students and scholars arriving in Minnesota and connect them to our community of volunteers through meals, events, and practical resources in order to meet their number one need—providing a sense of belonging.  Our podcast host, Melissa, serves as a mentor and "second mom" to groups of local international students in addition to providing dedicated housing for them near two college campuses. She enjoys learning from and helping international students whenever she can and she hopes today's podcast inspires you to connect in some way also!  On the podcast, we delve into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable students hailing from all corners of the world.  In this episode, Melissa meets with Rukhsora from Uzbekistan and dives deeper into her studies, learns more about the warnings her friends gave her about the extremity of a Minnesotan winters, and more about her favorite traditional and American foods. If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events.  If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved!  Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @thehospitalitycentermn.  

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