Podcasts about Student life

Fluent Fiction - French: Scholarly Synergy: Discovering Friendship in Bookish Paris Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'automne enveloppe l'école prestigieuse aux abords de Paris.En: L'automne envelops the prestigious school on the outskirts of Paris.Fr: Les murs de pierre sont habillés de lierre, et les feuilles d'érable dansent dans l'air frais d'octobre.En: The stone walls are dressed with ivy, and the maple leaves dance in the crisp octobre air.Fr: Cette ambiance studieuse est parfois troublée par des éclats de rire timides.En: This studious atmosphere is sometimes disrupted by timid bursts of laughter.Fr: On approche des examens de mi-parcours.En: The midterm exams are approaching.Fr: Les élèves sont concentrés, les piles de livres grandissent dans les salles silencieuses.En: The students are focused, and the piles of books grow in the silent rooms.Fr: Lucien, élève brillant mais solitaire, observe ce manège de sa place dans la bibliothèque.En: Lucien, a brilliant but solitary student, observes this activity from his spot in the library.Fr: Il serait bien tranquille, plongé dans ses livres, mais il ressent la pression.En: He would be quite peaceful, absorbed in his books, but he feels the pressure.Fr: Il doit conserver sa bourse, sinon...En: He must keep his scholarship, otherwise...Fr: Il lève les yeux.En: He looks up.Fr: De l'autre côté de la salle, Clara, nouvelle venue, installe des feuilles colorées autour d'une table.En: On the other side of the room, Clara, a newcomer, is setting up colorful sheets around a table.Fr: Elle sourit et invite d'autres étudiants à la rejoindre.En: She smiles and invites other students to join her.Fr: Clara, joyeuse et créative, se démène pour trouver sa place.En: Clara, cheerful and creative, is making an effort to find her place.Fr: Elle espère que ce groupe d'étude l'aidera à briller.En: She hopes this study group will help her shine.Fr: Sa famille l'a encouragée à réussir ici, et elle veut montrer qu'elle est à la hauteur.En: Her family encouraged her to succeed here, and she wants to show that she is up to the task.Fr: Elle craint parfois de ne pas être assez sérieuse, et elle a besoin de prouver ses capacités.En: She sometimes fears she isn't serious enough and needs to prove her abilities.Fr: Chaque jour, Lucien étudie seul.En: Every day, Lucien studies alone.Fr: Il ne demande pas d'aide, même si l'angoisse pèse lourd sur ses épaules.En: He does not ask for help, even though the anxiety weighs heavily on his shoulders.Fr: Mais un après-midi, la fatigue le pousse à rester plus longtemps dans la bibliothèque.En: But one afternoon, fatigue pushes him to stay longer in the library.Fr: Alors que les lumières s'adoucissent avec la tombée de la nuit, il écoute sans vouloir le groupe de Clara.En: As the lights soften with the onset of night, he listens, without wanting to, to Clara's group.Fr: Leurs discussions sont animées, et Lucien entend des idées qu'il n'avait pas envisagées.En: Their discussions are lively, and Lucien hears ideas he hadn't considered.Fr: Clara explique un concept compliqué avec des gestes enthousiastes.En: Clara explains a complicated concept with enthusiastic gestures.Fr: Quelque chose en Lucien s'ouvre.En: Something in Lucien opens up.Fr: Il se joint à eux, d'abord par simple curiosité, puis il se surprend à participer activement.En: He joins them, first out of simple curiosity, then finds himself actively participating.Fr: Les jours passent, et une amitié inattendue se tisse entre Lucien et Clara.En: Days pass, and an unexpected friendship is formed between Lucien and Clara.Fr: Elle lui montre comment organiser ses idées de manière créative, et lui partage ses méthodes de révision rigoureuses.En: She shows him how to organize his ideas creatively, and he shares his rigorous revision methods.Fr: Ensemble, ils trouvent un équilibre entre les livres et les rires.En: Together, they find a balance between books and laughter.Fr: Les vacances d'Halloween approchent, un moment où l'on fête la fantaisie.En: The Halloween holidays approach, a time when fantasy is celebrated.Fr: L'école organise une petite fête.En: The school organizes a small party.Fr: Lucien et Clara décorent la salle commune, riant des déguisements.En: Lucien and Clara decorate the common room, laughing at the costumes.Fr: C'est la première fois que Lucien se sent aussi à l'aise.En: It's the first time Lucien feels so at ease.Fr: Les examens arrivent et partent.En: The exams come and go.Fr: Lucien et Clara réalisent leurs objectifs.En: Lucien and Clara achieve their goals.Fr: Il garde sa bourse, elle impressionne ses professeurs.En: He keeps his scholarship, she impresses her professors.Fr: Ils sont fiers l'un de l'autre.En: They are proud of each other.Fr: Lucien a appris que demander de l'aide n'est pas un signe de faiblesse.En: Lucien has learned that asking for help is not a sign of weakness.Fr: Clara a compris que se démarquer nécessite aussi de s'engager dans des projets sérieux.En: Clara has understood that standing out also requires committing to serious projects.Fr: Alors que les dernières feuilles d'automne quittent les arbres, une nouvelle saison commence, pleine de promesses et d'amitiés nées des rencontres inattendues.En: As the last autumn leaves fall from the trees, a new season begins, full of promises and friendships born from unexpected encounters. Vocabulary Words:the outskirts: les abordsthe stone: la pierrethe ivy: le lierrethe maple: l'érablecrisp: fraisthe atmosphere: l'ambiancedisrupted: troubléethe bursts: les éclatsthe midterm: la mi-parcoursthe pile: la pilethe room: la sallethe scholarship: la boursethe newcomer: la nouvelle venuethe sheet: la feuillecheerful: joyeusecreative: créativeto shine: brillerto commit: s'engagerlively: animéescomplicated: compliquéenthusiastic: enthousiastesunexpected: inattenduerigorous: rigoureusesto decorate: décorerthe disguise: le déguisementproud: fiersthe weakness: la faiblesseto stand out: se démarquerthe promise: la promessethe encounter: la rencontre

October 27, 2025 ~ Grand Valley State University President Philomena Mantella joins Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie to discuss all things GVSU, including the recent Economic Impact Report, state funding, student experiences on campus, and much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 27, 2025 ~ GVSU Student Senate President Evan Jackson joins Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie to share his experience as a GVSU student, leading Student Senate, and much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's speaker is Dr. Jon Wood, Vice President of Student Life and Christian Ministries at Cedarville University. Speaking from Exodus 11-12, Dr. Wood exhorts us to trust the sacrifice, remember the blood, and journey to a new and better land.

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Balancing Books and Heritage: Carmen's Story of Harmony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-24-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En la majestuosa ciudad, un rascacielos se elevaba hacia el cielo azul de la primavera.En: In the majestic city, a skyscraper rose towards the blue spring sky.Es: Allí, en una de sus esquinas más apartadas, Carmen se sentaba rodeada de libros, cuadernos y un pequeño altar lleno de coloridas flores de cempasúchil, calaveras de azúcar y fotos de sus abuelos.En: There, in one of its most secluded corners, Carmen sat surrounded by books, notebooks, and a small altar full of colorful marigold flowers, sugar skulls, and photos of her grandparents.Es: Carmen estudiaba arduamente para sus exámenes finales.En: Carmen studied diligently for her final exams.Es: Ella era una estudiante dedicada, siempre esforzándose por obtener las mejores calificaciones.En: She was a dedicated student, always striving to achieve the best grades.Es: Sin embargo, este año algo más competía por su atención: el Día de los Muertos.En: However, this year something else competed for her attention: Día de los Muertos.Es: Era una fecha especial que honraba a sus ancestros y fortalecía su conexión con sus raíces.En: It was a special date that honored her ancestors and strengthened her connection with her roots.Es: Sus amigos, Luis y Marta, también estaban inmersos en libros y apuntes.En: Her friends, Luis and Marta, were also engrossed in books and notes.Es: Luis tenía una expresión concentrada mientras escribía notas rápidas.En: Luis had a focused expression as he quickly jotted down notes.Es: Marta se mordía el labio, revisando una lista interminable de temas.En: Marta was biting her lip, reviewing an endless list of topics.Es: Pero Carmen miraba el altar.En: But Carmen looked at the altar.Es: Su corazón estaba dividido entre el deseo de seguir estudiando y la añoranza de mantener viva la tradición familiar.En: Her heart was divided between the desire to continue studying and the longing to keep her family tradition alive.Es: A media tarde, el sol brillaba intensamente a través de los ventanales, bañando de luz el espacio de estudio.En: By mid-afternoon, the sun shone intensely through the windows, bathing the study space in light.Es: El bullicio de la ciudad era apenas un susurro lejano.En: The bustle of the city was barely a distant whisper.Es: Carmen sintió un nudo formarse en su garganta.En: Carmen felt a lump forming in her throat.Es: Allí, en medio de la modernidad del rascacielos, las flores y las velas parecían gritarle la importancia de sus raíces.En: There, amidst the modernity of the skyscraper, the flowers and candles seemed to scream to her the importance of her roots.Es: Carmen respiró hondo.En: Carmen took a deep breath.Es: Cerró un momento los ojos, recordando las historias de su abuela sobre el significado del Día de los Muertos.En: She closed her eyes for a moment, remembering her grandmother's stories about the meaning of Día de los Muertos.Es: Se dio cuenta de que el respeto por su tradición y su búsqueda de éxito académico no tenían por qué competir.En: She realized that respect for her tradition and her pursuit of academic success did not have to compete.Es: Ambos formaban parte de quién era ella.En: Both were part of who she was.Es: Con una renovada determinación, se levantó.En: With renewed determination, she stood up.Es: Colocó sus libros junto al altar, cada página acompañada por un pensamiento de gratitud a sus seres queridos fallecidos.En: She placed her books next to the altar, each page accompanied by a thought of gratitude to her deceased loved ones.Es: Aunque estaba nerviosa, sintió una calma que antes no tenía.En: Although she was nervous, she felt a calm she hadn't felt before.Es: Pronto, el día del examen llegó.En: Soon, the day of the exam arrived.Es: Carmen entró al aula con confianza, sabiendo que había encontrado su equilibrio.En: Carmen entered the classroom with confidence, knowing she had found her balance.Es: Después de los exámenes, abrazada por una cálida tarde de primavera, Carmen se reunió con su familia para celebrar.En: After the exams, embraced by a warm spring afternoon, Carmen gathered with her family to celebrate.Es: El altar ahora iluminaba la sala de su casa, cargado de amor y memoria.En: The altar now illuminated the living room of her house, filled with love and memory.Es: Con una sonrisa satisfecha, entendió que finalmente había logrado integrar su cultura con su vida moderna.En: With a satisfied smile, she understood that she had finally managed to integrate her culture with her modern life.Es: En el rascacielos, en medio de la luz y las sombras de la ciudad, Carmen había descubierto que ambas partes de su identidad podían armonizarse.En: In the skyscraper, amidst the light and shadows of the city, Carmen had discovered that both parts of her identity could harmonize.Es: Y así, con cada paso, ella celebró su herencia y su futuro con igual alegría.En: And so, with each step, she celebrated her heritage and her future with equal joy. Vocabulary Words:the skyscraper: el rascacielosmajestic: majestuosasecluded: apartadasthe altar: el altarthe marigold flowers: las flores de cempasúchilthe sugar skulls: las calaveras de azúcardiligently: arduamentethe grades: las calificacionesancestors: ancestrosthe roots: las raícesengrossed: inmersosfocused: concentradathe notes: los apuntesbiting: mordíathe lip: el labiolonging: añoranzathe whisper: el susurrothe lump: el nudosuccess: éxitodeceased: fallecidosthe classroom: el auladetermination: determinaciónconfidence: confianzathe spring afternoon: la tarde de primaveraembraced: abrazadato celebrate: celebrarilluminated: iluminabasatisfied: satisfechathe heritage: la herenciaharmonize: armonizarse

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Chemical Chaos to Magic Show: A Festive Lab Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-23-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 教学楼里的化学实验室今天特别喧闹。En: The chemistry lab in the teaching building was particularly noisy today.Zh: 窗外，秋天的叶子在空中飘荡，给教室增添了一丝节日的气息。En: Outside the window, the autumn leaves drifted in the air, adding a touch of festive atmosphere to the classroom.Zh: 大家都在期待即将到来的中秋节，憧憬着圆月下的团聚和美食。En: Everyone was looking forward to the upcoming Zhongqiujie, envisioning reunions and delicious food under the full moon.Zh: 实验室内，实验桌上摆满了烧杯和试管，墙上挂着元素周期表，一切井然有序。En: Inside the lab, the experiment tables were filled with beakers and test tubes, and a periodic table hung on the wall, everything in perfect order.Zh: 一堂化学课正在进行。En: A chemistry class was in session.Zh: 梦瑶、晓风和子晖坐在角落。En: Mengyao, Xiaofeng, and Zihui sat in the corner.Zh: 他们的化学老师一边讲解，一边准备实验。En: Their chemistry teacher was explaining while preparing an experiment.Zh: 不料，老师一时失误，意外将两种化学药品混合在一起，放出了一场惊艳的彩色烟花秀。En: Unexpectedly, the teacher made a mistake, accidentally mixing two chemicals together, resulting in a stunning display of colorful fireworks.Zh: 五彩斑斓的泡沫瞬间充满了房间，像小精灵在空中跳舞。En: Immediately, vibrant foam filled the room, like little sprites dancing in the air.Zh: 学生们一片欢呼，然而子晖立刻皱起眉头。En: The students cheered, but Zihui immediately frowned.Zh: 他立刻站起来，对大家说：“我们得赶快清理！En: He stood up right away and said to everyone, "We need to clean up quickly!Zh: 这很不安全！En: This isn't safe!"Zh: ”梦瑶眼中闪烁着光芒，她多么想借此机会，为同学们创造一个魔法般的时刻。En: Mengyao's eyes sparkled; she longed to seize this opportunity to create a magical moment for her classmates.Zh: 她向前迈了一步，对子晖说：“别担心，它是无害的！En: She stepped forward and said to Zihui, "Don't worry, it's harmless!Zh: 何不趁机会表演一个魔术呢？En: Why not take this chance to perform a magic show?"Zh: ”晓风则大声笑着，一边用手指指着泡沫，“这可是千载难逢的奇观！En: Xiaofeng laughed loudly, pointing at the foam with his finger, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle!Zh: 快点，梦瑶，给大家来个魔术表演吧！En: Quickly, Mengyao, give everyone a magic show!"Zh: ”他甚至从窗边捡了一片树叶，像魔法师一样在空中挥舞。En: He even picked a leaf from the window sill and waved it in the air like a magician.Zh: 子晖仍然不放心，他坚持要清理房间。En: Zihui still was not at ease and insisted on cleaning the room.Zh: 但梦瑶心中的小魔术师最终战胜了她的犹豫。En: However, the little magician in Mengyao's heart ultimately overcame her hesitation.Zh: 她迅速利用泡沫，挥动手中的试管，动起了手。En: She quickly used the foam, waved the test tube in her hand, and got to work.Zh: 她一边表演，一边解释这“魔法”的原理，赢得了大家的欢呼声。En: As she performed, she explained the principles behind this "magic," winning applause from everyone.Zh: 正当一切热闹非凡时，校长走进教室。En: Just as everything was in full swing, the principal walked into the classroom.Zh: 他微微一笑，环顾四周，看到房间里快乐的气氛。En: He smiled slightly, looked around, and saw the happy atmosphere in the room.Zh: 他拍了拍梦瑶的肩膀，赞扬她的创意，同时提醒大家以后要多加小心。En: He patted Mengyao on the shoulder, praised her creativity, and reminded everyone to be more careful in the future.Zh: 梦瑶为自己的勇气感到自豪，子晖也意识到有时偶尔的即兴可以带来欢乐。En: Mengyao felt proud of her courage, and Zihui realized that sometimes impromptu moments can bring joy.Zh: 而晓风则懂得了适度捣乱让事情更加有趣。En: Meanwhile, Xiaofeng learned that a little mischief could make things more interesting.Zh: 这一天，他们不仅在实验室里制造了色彩缤纷的泡沫，也在心中留下了对中秋节的温暖记忆。En: On this day, they not only created vibrant foam in the lab but also left warm memories of Zhongqiujie in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:noisy: 喧闹atmosphere: 气息experiment: 实验periodic: 周期mistake: 失误chemicals: 化学药品colorful: 彩色display: 烟花秀foam: 泡沫clean: 清理harmless: 无害magic: 魔术spectacle: 奇观leaf: 树叶hesitation: 犹豫applause: 欢呼声heart: 心中realized: 意识到impromptu: 即兴mischief: 捣乱principal: 校长proud: 自豪opportunity: 机会curiosity: 创意whisper: 微微reminded: 提醒creative: 创意unplanned: 偶尔reunions: 团聚full: 圆月

Fluent Fiction - French: Facing Fear with Music: Étienne's Autumn Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-23-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'automne faisait son entrée, et avec lui, l'air frais et les couleurs chatoyantes qui entouraient le lycée.En: Autumn was making its entrance, bringing with it the fresh air and the shimmering colors surrounding the high school.Fr: Les élèves étaient en effervescence.En: The students were in a buzz.Fr: Halloween approchait, et le lycée était décoré de guirlandes orange et noires.En: Halloween was approaching, and the high school was decorated with orange and black garlands.Fr: Dans l'auditorium, on pouvait sentir l'odeur des feuilles mortes qui entrait par les fenêtres ouvertes.En: In the auditorium, you could smell the scent of dead leaves coming through the open windows.Fr: Étienne, un élève timide mais talentueux, se tenait dans un coin de la salle.En: Étienne, a shy but talented student, stood in a corner of the room.Fr: Il aimait la musique plus que tout, surtout le piano.En: He loved music more than anything, especially the piano.Fr: Son rêve ?En: His dream?Fr: Jouer pour le spectacle de talents de l'automne.En: To play for the autumn talent show.Fr: Mais, l'idée de monter sur scène lui faisait peur.En: But the thought of going on stage terrified him.Fr: Les applaudissements, les regards fixés sur lui... c'était terrifiant.En: The applause, the eyes fixed on him... it was frightening.Fr: "Étienne, tu devrais le faire !"En: "Étienne, you should do it!"Fr: s'exclama Jules, son meilleur ami.En: exclaimed Jules, his best friend.Fr: Jules était toujours là pour l'encourager, plein d'enthousiasme et d'énergie.En: Jules was always there to encourage him, full of enthusiasm and energy.Fr: "Tu es super au piano !En: "You're great at the piano!Fr: Tu dois le montrer."En: You have to show it."Fr: Étienne hésitait.En: Étienne hesitated.Fr: Il avait peur de faire des erreurs.En: He was afraid of making mistakes.Fr: Sophie, une camarade de classe, participait aussi au spectacle.En: Sophie, a classmate, was also participating in the show.Fr: Elle était gentille et compréhensive.En: She was kind and understanding.Fr: Un jour, pendant la pause, Sophie s'approcha de lui.En: One day, during the break, Sophie approached him.Fr: "Étienne," lui dit-elle avec un sourire, "si tu veux, je peux t'aider à te préparer.En: "Étienne," she said with a smile, "if you want, I can help you prepare.Fr: J'ai déjà joué sur scène.En: I've played on stage before.Fr: Ça fait un peu peur, mais c'est tellement gratifiant après."En: It's a little scary, but it's so rewarding afterward."Fr: Motivé par ses amis, Étienne décida de s'entraîner tous les jours.En: Motivated by his friends, Étienne decided to practice every day.Fr: Il passait des heures au piano, répétant chaque note, chaque accord.En: He spent hours at the piano, rehearsing each note, each chord.Fr: Mais il doutait toujours.En: But he still doubted.Fr: "Et si je me trompais ?"En: "What if I make a mistake?"Fr: pensait-il.En: he thought.Fr: Le grand jour arriva enfin.En: Finally, the big day arrived.Fr: Les costumes emplissaient l'auditorium.En: Costumes filled the auditorium.Fr: Des rires et des chuchotements résonnaient dans la salle.En: Laughter and whispers echoed in the room.Fr: Étienne attendait dans les coulisses.En: Étienne waited backstage.Fr: Son cœur battait fort.En: His heart was pounding.Fr: Il entendit son nom.En: He heard his name.Fr: C'était son tour.En: It was his turn.Fr: Il hésita, ses jambes tremblaient.En: He hesitated, his legs trembled.Fr: Jules lui fit un signe de la main : "Allez, Étienne !En: Jules waved at him: "Come on, Étienne!Fr: Tu peux le faire !"En: You can do it!"Fr: Sophie, déjà sur scène, lui fit un clin d'œil rassurant.En: Sophie, already on stage, gave him a reassuring wink.Fr: Étienne prit une grande inspiration.En: Étienne took a deep breath.Fr: Il avança vers le piano.En: He walked towards the piano.Fr: Le silence dans la salle était total.En: The silence in the room was total.Fr: Il posa ses doigts sur les touches et commença à jouer.En: He placed his fingers on the keys and began to play.Fr: Les notes s'envolaient, remplissant l'auditorium.En: The notes soared, filling the auditorium.Fr: Chaque mesure jouée dissipait peu à peu sa peur.En: Every measure played gradually dispelled his fear.Fr: Quand la dernière note s'estompa, le silence était remplacé par des applaudissements.En: When the last note faded, the silence was replaced by applause.Fr: Étienne se leva, le cœur léger, un sourire sur le visage.En: Étienne stood up, his heart light, a smile on his face.Fr: Il avait réussi.En: He had succeeded.Fr: Sa peur avait disparu.En: His fear had vanished.Fr: Cette expérience transforma Étienne.En: This experience transformed Étienne.Fr: Il était plus confiant, plus sûr de ses capacités.En: He was more confident, more sure of his abilities.Fr: Il se disait prêt à participer à d'autres événements.En: He felt ready to participate in other events.Fr: Face à ses peurs, il avait trouvé la récompense de son courage.En: Facing his fears, he had found the reward of his courage.Fr: Et tandis que l'automne continuait d'envelopper le lycée, Étienne savait que cette saison avait changé sa vie à jamais.En: And as autumn continued to envelop the high school, Étienne knew this season had changed his life forever. Vocabulary Words:autumn: l'automneentrance: l'entréeair: l'aircolors: les couleurshigh school: le lycéestudents: les élèvesbuzz: l'effervescenceapproaching: approchaitgarlands: les guirlandesauditorium: l'auditoriumwindows: les fenêtrescorner: le coindream: le rêvestage: la scèneapplause: les applaudissementseyes: les regardsfrightening: terrifiantbest friend: le meilleur amimistakes: les erreursclassmate: la camarade de classerewarding: gratifiantnote: la notechord: l'accordbackstage: les coulissesheart: le cœurlegs: les jambeswhispers: les chuchotementshesitated: hésitawink: le clin d'œilbreath: la respiration

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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Find Balance: Jasper's Journey from Books to Halloween Fun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-21-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bladeren vielen als gouden confetti op de stoepen van Amsterdam.En: The leaves fell like golden confetti on the sidewalks of Amsterdam.Nl: Een frisse herfstochtend brak aan, en Jasper liep langs de gracht naar de koffiebar.En: A brisk autumn morning dawned, and Jasper walked along the canal to the coffee bar.Nl: Hij droeg zijn zware rugzak vol boeken, en zijn gedachten waren gevuld met formules en historische feiten.En: He carried his heavy backpack full of books, and his thoughts were filled with formulas and historical facts.Nl: Midterms naderden snel, en de druk was voelbaar.En: Midterms were approaching quickly, and the pressure was palpable.Nl: Het café was een toevluchtsoord, vol warme geuren van vers gezette koffie.En: The café was a refuge, full of the warm aromas of freshly brewed coffee.Nl: Binnen was het gezellig druk, mensen praatten zachtjes terwijl ze hun kopjes vasthielden om hun handen te warmen.En: Inside, it was cozily busy, with people talking quietly as they held their cups to warm their hands.Nl: Maarten, de altijd aanwezige barista, begroette Jasper met een glimlach.En: Maarten, the ever-present barista, greeted Jasper with a smile.Nl: "Hoe gaat het, Jasper?"En: "How are you doing, Jasper?"Nl: vroeg Maarten terwijl hij een espresso maakte.En: asked Maarten as he made an espresso.Nl: "Het gaat," zuchtte Jasper.En: "It's going," sighed Jasper.Nl: "Te veel studeren, te weinig avontuur."En: "Too much studying, not enough adventure."Nl: Anika zat al aan een tafeltje, vrolijk zwaaiend naar hem.En: Anika was already sitting at a table, waving cheerfully at him.Nl: "Jasper, je moet naar het Halloweenfeest komen!En: "Jasper, you have to come to the Halloween party!Nl: Het zal je goed doen, even ontspannen."En: It will do you good to relax for a bit."Nl: Jasper schudde zijn hoofd, twijfelend.En: Jasper shook his head, doubtful.Nl: "Ik heb echt geen tijd, Anika.En: "I really don't have time, Anika.Nl: Midterms..." "Je moet ook plezier hebben.En: Midterms..." "You need to have fun too.Nl: Anders vergeet je waarom je het allemaal doet," drong ze aan.En: Otherwise, you'll forget why you're doing it all," she insisted.Nl: Maarten mengde zich in hun gesprek.En: Maarten joined their conversation.Nl: "Weet je, Jasper, soms is een beetje plezier de beste manier om je hoofd helder te houden.En: "You know, Jasper, sometimes a bit of fun is the best way to keep your mind clear.Nl: Je kunt niet alleen maar studeren."En: You can't study all the time."Nl: Hun woorden bleven in zijn gedachten hangen terwijl hij in de bibliotheek zat, boeken verspreid over de tafel.En: Their words lingered in his mind as he sat in the library, books spread over the table.Nl: Op een avond, toen de letters voor zijn ogen begonnen te dansen, besloot hij eruit te breken.En: One evening, when the letters began to dance before his eyes, he decided to break free.Nl: Hij stond op en liep naar buiten, de koude lucht helder en verfrissend.En: He stood up and walked outside, the cold air crisp and refreshing.Nl: Onderweg naar het café, voelde Jasper een twijfelachtige spanning.En: On his way to the café, Jasper felt a doubtful tension.Nl: Moet hij zijn schema breken?En: Should he break his schedule?Nl: Eenmaal daar stak Maarten alvast een grote mok met warme chocolademelk naar hem uit.En: Once there, Maarten handed him a large mug of hot chocolate.Nl: "Ah, Jasper.En: "Ah, Jasper.Nl: Soms moet je de controle een beetje loslaten," zei de altijd wijze Maarten terwijl stoom uit de mok steeg.En: Sometimes you need to let go of control a little," said the ever-wise Maarten as steam rose from the mug.Nl: Jasper glimlachte eindelijk.En: Jasper finally smiled.Nl: "Misschien heb je gelijk.En: "Maybe you're right.Nl: Een beetje plezier kan geen kwaad."En: A little fun can't hurt."Nl: Kort daarna ontmoette hij Anika buiten het café.En: Shortly after, he met Anika outside the café.Nl: Samen liepen ze door de met bladeren bedekte straat, lachend en pratend over wat er belangrijk was – niet alleen cijfers, maar ook momenten om te koesteren.En: Together, they walked through the leaf-covered street, laughing and talking about what was important—not just grades, but moments to cherish.Nl: Op de avond van Halloween verscheen Jasper verkleed als een oude Nederlandse koopman, trots met een hoed en jas.En: On the evening of Halloween, Jasper arrived dressed as an old Dutch merchant, proudly wearing a hat and coat.Nl: De muziek, pompoenen en lachende mensen begroetten hem.En: The music, pumpkins, and laughing people greeted him.Nl: In dat moment voelde hij zich bevrijd.En: In that moment, he felt liberated.Nl: Anika gaf hem een speels por.En: Anika gave him a playful nudge.Nl: "Ik zei toch dat je het nodig had!"En: "I told you you needed it!"Nl: Jasper lachte en wist nu dat het leven meer was dan alleen strakke agenda's en gestudeer.En: Jasper laughed, now knowing that life was more than just strict schedules and studying.Nl: Hij had geleerd te genieten, zelfs wanneer de druk hoog was.En: He had learned to enjoy life, even when the pressure was high.Nl: Precies daar, te midden van de vreugdevolle chaos, vond hij zijn balans terug.En: Right there, amidst the joyful chaos, he found his balance again. Vocabulary Words:brisk: frisdawned: brak aanheavy: zwareapproaching: naderdenpalpable: voelbaarrefuge: toevluchtsoordaromas: geurencozily: gezelliggreeted: begroetteespresso: espressoadventure: avontuurdoubtful: twijfelendinsisted: drong aanlinger: hangenlibrary: bibliotheekdance: dansenrefreshing: verfrissendtension: spanningschedule: schemawise: wijzesteam: stoomcherish: koesterenmerchant: koopmanhat: hoedcoat: jasliberated: bevrijdchaos: chaosbalance: balansstoepen: sidewalkskostbare: expensive

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Confidence: Mikkel's Journey from Fear to Voice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-21-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Med et blidt lys, der spredte sig gennem de store vinduer i en hyggelig café i København, var det let at glemme efterårsbladenes kolde vind udenfor.En: With a gentle light spreading through the large windows of a cozy café in København, it was easy to forget the cold wind of the autumn leaves outside.Da: Lyden af kaffemaskiner og stille snak fyldte rummet.En: The sound of coffee machines and quiet conversation filled the room.Da: Mikkel sad ved et træbord tæt på hjørnet.En: Mikkel sat at a wooden table near the corner.Da: Han havde spredt sine noter ud foran sig, mens han tog en slurk af sin varme kaffe.En: He had spread out his notes in front of him while taking a sip of his warm coffee.Da: Mikkel var en flittig elev, men tanken om at stå foran klassen gjorde ham nervøs.En: Mikkel was a diligent student, but the thought of standing in front of the class made him nervous.Da: Han skulle snart præsentere sit projekt, men frygten for at fejle vægtede tungt på hans skuldre.En: He was soon to present his project, but the fear of failing weighed heavily on his shoulders.Da: Lars, hans klassekammerat, havde altid styr på sine præsentationer og lavede dem uden anstrengelse.En: Lars, his classmate, always had his presentations under control and did them effortlessly.Da: Mikkel vidste, at Lars også skulle præsentere samme dag.En: Mikkel knew that Lars also had to present on the same day.Da: Sofie, Mikkels gode veninde, kom ind i caféen med et smil.En: Sofie, Mikkel's good friend, entered the café with a smile.Da: Hun var udadvendt og altid parat til at støtte ham.En: She was outgoing and always ready to support him.Da: "Hej Mikkel, hvordan går det med præsentationen?"En: "Hi Mikkel, how's the presentation going?"Da: spurgte hun og satte sig ned over for ham.En: she asked, sitting down across from him.Da: "Det går okay," svarede Mikkel, selvom han ønskede, at hans ord matchede hans følelser.En: "It's okay," replied Mikkel, even though he wished his words matched his feelings.Da: Sofie kunne se bekymringen i hans øjne.En: Sofie could see the worry in his eyes.Da: "Du behøver ikke være perfekt," sagde hun roligt.En: "You don't have to be perfect," she said calmly.Da: "Bare vær dig selv.En: "Just be yourself.Da: Du er fantastisk til at fortælle historier."En: You're great at telling stories."Da: Mikkel overvejede, om han skulle bede Sofie om råd til at berolige sine nerver eller klare det selv.En: Mikkel considered whether to ask Sofie for advice to calm his nerves or handle it himself.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding, besluttede at stole på Sofies råd, men inden han sagde noget, nåede hans hånd uforsigtigt frem til hans kaffekop.En: He took a deep breath, decided to trust Sofie's advice, but before he said anything, his hand inadvertently reached for his coffee cup.Da: Inden han vidste af det, var koppen væltet, og den brune væske flød over hans noter.En: Before he knew it, the cup had tipped over, and the brown liquid spilled over his notes.Da: For et øjeblik sad Mikkel i chok, panik malet i ansigtet.En: For a moment, Mikkel sat in shock, panic painted on his face.Da: "Åh nej!"En: "Oh no!"Da: udbrød han.En: he exclaimed.Da: Sofie kastede sig hurtigt ind i situationen, rejste sig og hentede servietter.En: Sofie quickly jumped into action, stood up, and grabbed napkins.Da: "Det hele er ikke tabt," opmuntrede hun og hjalp med at tørre op.En: "It's not all lost," she encouraged, helping him mop it up.Da: "Måske er det en mulighed for at improvisere?En: "Maybe it's an opportunity to improvise?Da: Hvordan ville du selv fortælle om emnet?"En: How would you tell about the topic yourself?"Da: Mikkel tænkte et øjeblik.En: Mikkel thought for a moment.Da: Hans emne var noget, han virkelig brændte for, og ved at tale frit, kunne han være mere ærlig og engagerende.En: His topic was something he truly cared about, and by speaking freely, he could be more honest and engaging.Da: Den dag i skolen, da det blev tid til at præsentere, så han ud over klasseværelset.En: That day at school, when it was time to present, he looked out over the classroom.Da: Med Sofies ord i tankerne startede han sin fortælling.En: With Sofie's words in mind, he started his story.Da: Han talte ikke som Lars ville have gjort, men han fortalte med liv og entusiasme.En: He didn't speak as Lars would have, but he spoke with life and enthusiasm.Da: Hans klassekammerater lyttede opmærksomt.En: His classmates listened attentively.Da: Da præsentationen var slut, klappede de.En: When the presentation was over, they applauded.Da: Mikkel følte en lettelse og glæde.En: Mikkel felt relief and joy.Da: Han havde gjort det på sin egen måde.En: He had done it his way.Da: I slutningen af dagen, mens han forlod klasseværelset, gik Mikkel ved siden af Sofie.En: At the end of the day, as he left the classroom, Mikkel walked beside Sofie.Da: "Tak fordi du var der," sagde han.En: "Thank you for being there," he said.Da: Hans frygt for offentlig tale var ikke væk, men han vidste nu, at han kunne klare det.En: His fear of public speaking wasn't gone, but he now knew he could handle it.Da: Mikkel havde fundet tillid til sin egen stemme, og det var i orden at være anderledes end andre.En: Mikkel had found confidence in his own voice, and it was okay to be different from others.Da: Nu, med efteråret i fuld gang, gled blade ned på de brostensbelagte veje.En: Now, with autumn in full swing, leaves glided down onto the cobblestone streets.Da: I tankerne mindede Mikkel sig selv om aldrig at glemme den vigtigste lektie: at omfavne sine egne styrker, uanset hvad der sker.En: In his thoughts, Mikkel reminded himself never to forget the most important lesson: to embrace his own strengths, no matter what happens. Vocabulary Words:gentle: blidtspreading: spredtecozy: hyggeligforget: glemmeleaves: bladeconversation: snakdiligent: flittignervous: nervøspresent: præsenterefailing: fejleweighed: vægtedeshoulders: skuldreeffortlessly: uden anstrengelseoutgoing: udadvendtsupport: støtteworry: bekymringadvice: rådcalm: beroligenerves: nerverinadvertently: uforsigtigtspilled: flødshock: chokpanic: panikinspire: opmuntreopportunity: mulighedimprovise: improvisereengaging: engagerendeapplauded: klappederelief: lettelseconfidence: tillid

Fluent Fiction - French: Cafe Memories: The Artistic Breakthrough in Montmartre Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-21-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans un charmant café de Montmartre, l'atmosphère est chaleureuse.En: In a charming café in Montmartre, the atmosphere is warm.Fr: La lumière tamisée donne au lieu une lueur dorée, tandis que l'odeur enivrante du café frais et des pâtisseries emplit l'air.En: The dimmed light gives the place a golden glow, while the intoxicating smell of fresh café and pastries fills the air.Fr: Des feuilles d'automne virevoltent doucement devant les fenêtres, peignant la scène de couleurs chatoyantes.En: Autumn leaves gently swirl in front of the windows, painting the scene with shimmering colors.Fr: Lucien, Camille, et Éloise s'installent à une petite table dans un coin tranquille.En: Lucien, Camille, and Éloise settle at a small table in a quiet corner.Fr: Les discussions des autres clients créent un doux murmure de fond.En: The conversations of other customers create a soft background murmur.Fr: Aujourd'hui, ils doivent avancer sur leur projet universitaire.En: Today, they need to make progress on their university project.Fr: Lucien, l'étudiant en art rêveur, regarde ses carnets remplis de croquis et d'idées.En: Lucien, the dreamy art student, looks at his notebooks filled with sketches and ideas.Fr: Il souhaite impressionner ses camarades, mais sa peur du jugement l'empêche souvent de parler.En: He wishes to impress his peers, but his fear of judgment often prevents him from speaking.Fr: Camille, sérieuse et déterminée, sort ses notes avec soin.En: Camille, serious and determined, carefully takes out her notes.Fr: Elle a besoin de bonnes notes pour son bourse en histoire et veut que le projet soit parfait.En: She needs good grades for her history scholarship and wants the project to be perfect.Fr: Son esprit de perfectionnisme la pousse à vérifier chaque détail sans relâche.En: Her perfectionist nature drives her to check every detail relentlessly.Fr: Éloise, enthousiaste mais débordée, consulte discrètement l'heure.En: Éloise, enthusiastic but overwhelmed, discreetly checks the time.Fr: Elle jongle entre ses études littéraires et un emploi à mi-temps.En: She's juggling her literary studies and a part-time job.Fr: Elle aimerait contribuer davantage, mais son emploi du temps est serré.En: She would like to contribute more, but her schedule is tight.Fr: La conversation commence.En: The conversation begins.Fr: Camille propose un plan structuré, mais Lucien hésite.En: Camille proposes a structured plan, but Lucien hesitates.Fr: Éloise prend une inspiration.En: Éloise takes a breath.Fr: "Lucien, tu as des idées à partager ?"En: "Lucien, do you have ideas to share?"Fr: demande-t-elle avec bienveillance.En: she asks kindly.Fr: Encouragé, Lucien se lance.En: Encouraged, Lucien begins.Fr: Il parle d'une méthode artistique innovante.En: He talks about an innovative artistic method.Fr: Son cœur bat fort pendant qu'il expose son idée, craignant les critiques.En: His heart beats fast as he presents his idea, fearing criticism.Fr: Camille, à sa surprise, s'enthousiasme.En: To his surprise, Camille is enthusiastic.Fr: "C'est brillant," dit-elle.En: "It's brilliant," she says.Fr: Elle comprend enfin que la perfection peut se trouver dans l'originalité.En: She finally understands that perfection can be found in originality.Fr: Pour l'instant, Éloise doit prendre une décision.En: At this moment, Éloise must make a decision.Fr: Elle sait que la réunion est cruciale et choisit de sauter un de ses services au travail.En: She knows the meeting is crucial and chooses to skip one of her work shifts.Fr: Elle veut être présente pour participer pleinement.En: She wants to be present to fully participate.Fr: Le jour de la présentation, le professeur écoute attentivement Lucien.En: On the day of the presentation, the professor listens attentively to Lucien.Fr: À la fin, il sourit et félicite le groupe.En: At the end, he smiles and congratulates the group.Fr: L'idée de Lucien est acclamée.En: Lucien's idea is acclaimed.Fr: Camille est réconfortée par la reconnaissance.En: Camille feels reassured by the recognition.Fr: Éloise se sent fière de son choix et de sa contribution.En: Éloise feels proud of her choice and her contribution.Fr: Le groupe reçoit une note élevée pour leur projet.En: The group receives a high grade for their project.Fr: Lucien rayonne de confiance, Camille réalise l'importance du compromis et Éloise découvre une meilleure gestion de ses priorités.En: Lucien radiates confidence, Camille realizes the importance of compromise, and Éloise discovers better management of her priorities.Fr: Le café de Montmartre, témoin de leurs efforts, semble briller encore plus fort sous le soleil automnal.En: The café in Montmartre, witness to their efforts, seems to shine even brighter under the autumn sun. Vocabulary Words:the atmosphere: l'atmosphèrethe glow: la lueurthe smell: l'odeurintoxicating: enivrant/enivrantethe leaves: les feuillesto swirl: virevoltershimmering: chatoyant/eto settle: s'installerthe conversation: la discussionquiet: tranquillethe background: le fondthe peers: les camaradesthe fear: la peurthe notebook: le carnetthe sketch: le croquisthe scholarship: la boursethe detail: le détailrelentlessly: sans relâcheto juggle: jongleroverwhelmed: débordé/débordéediscreetly: discrètementthe plan: le planstructured: structuré/structuréethe idea: l'idéeencouraged: encouragé/encouragéethe heart: le cœurthe criticism: les critiquesthe innovation: l'innovationto skip: sauterto participate: participer

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Market Jitters to Majestic Presentations: Ming's Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-20-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的西单市场，充满了秋天的气息，四周都是丰收的色彩和渐凉的空气。En: The Xidan market in Beijing is full of autumn vibes, surrounded by the colors of harvest and the gradually cooling air.Zh: 人群中，叫卖声不绝于耳，烤栗子的香味四处飘散。En: Among the crowd, the cries of vendors are unending, and the fragrance of roasted chestnuts wafts everywhere.Zh: 这里是一个既吸引人又忙碌的地方。En: This is a place both attractive and bustling.Zh: 明和李正是这片喧闹中的两个学生。En: Ming and Li are two students amidst all this hustle and bustle.Zh: 他们在为一场学校的科学项目做准备。En: They are preparing for a school science project.Zh: 明虽然做事井井有条，而且非常细心，但却对讲演有些紧张。En: Although Ming is organized and very meticulous, he gets a bit nervous about presentations.Zh: 尤其是在李面前，他总是希望能给她留下深刻的印象。En: Especially in front of Li, he always hopes to make a deep impression.Zh: 李却不同，他自信开朗，总是能让身边的人感到轻松快乐。En: Li, on the other hand, is different; he is confident and cheerful and always makes those around him feel relaxed and joyful.Zh: 他们的项目虽然准备得很充分，但明还是对即将到来的演讲感到不安。En: Even though their project is well-prepared, Ming still feels uneasy about the upcoming presentation.Zh: 他深知，如果不能很好地表现，自己会感到非常失望。En: He knows that if he doesn't perform well, he will feel very disappointed.Zh: 李则似乎不怎么担心，他觉得只要尽力就好。En: Li, however, doesn't seem too worried; he believes that as long as they do their best, it will be fine.Zh: 最终，在一个明亮秋日的午后，明鼓起勇气，向李请求帮助。En: Eventually, on a bright autumn afternoon, Ming gathered the courage to ask Li for help.Zh: 他们在市场的一个安静角落开始排练，虽然周围人声不绝，可这让明的紧张感减轻了不少。En: They started rehearsing in a quiet corner of the market, and although the surrounding noise was ceaseless, it significantly eased Ming's nerves.Zh: 到了正式演讲的时间，明缓缓走上市场中的小舞台，心中却如同有小鹿在乱撞。En: When it was time for the formal presentation, Ming slowly walked onto the small stage in the market, feeling like there were butterflies in his stomach.Zh: 他吸了一口气，看了一眼站在旁边微笑的李，决定面对恐惧。En: He took a deep breath, glanced at Li, who smiled beside him, and decided to face his fears.Zh: 随着演讲的进行，虽然周围还是那么吵闹，但明感受到了内心的平静。En: As the presentation progressed, although the surroundings remained noisy, Ming felt a sense of inner calm.Zh: 他逐渐找到了自己的节奏，条理清晰地展示了他们的项目。En: He gradually found his rhythm and presented their project clearly and logically.Zh: 演讲结束，市场的喧闹彷佛都在耳边消失。En: After the presentation ended, it seemed as if the market's noise disappeared around them.Zh: 他们的老师走过来，称赞了他们的努力，并对明的表现表示了肯定。En: Their teacher came over, praised their efforts, and affirmed Ming's performance.Zh: 明的脸上露出了久违的微笑，而李则递给他一个鼓励的眼神。En: Ming showed a long-awaited smile, and Li gave him an encouraging look.Zh: 经过这次经历，明的自信心倍增。En: Through this experience, Ming's confidence grew immensely.Zh: 他明白了请求帮助并不可怕，相反，它能带来进步。En: He realized that asking for help is not something to fear; rather, it can lead to improvement.Zh: 同时，他和李之间的友谊也因此更加深厚。En: Meanwhile, his friendship with Li became even deeper.Zh: 这一天的市场依旧热闹如初，但对明来说，一切却变得不一样了。En: The market remained as lively as ever that day, but for Ming, everything felt different.Zh: 在秋风的吹拂下，他感受到了成长的力量。En: In the autumn breeze, he felt the power of growth. Vocabulary Words:vibes: 气息harvest: 丰收amidst: 中meticulous: 细心uneasy: 不安rehearsing: 排练ceaseless: 不绝eased: 减轻butterflies: 紧张glanced: 看affirmed: 肯定immensely: 倍增lively: 热闹inward: 内心bustling: 忙碌fragrance: 香味roasted: 烤attractive: 吸引人organized: 井井有条presentation: 讲演disappointed: 失望courage: 勇气embrace: 面对rhythm: 节奏cheerful: 开朗surroundings: 周围logical: 条理teacher: 老师praise: 称赞growth: 成长

Mind, body and spirit—the Baylor student experience is distinct in higher education, with nationally recognized resources to help students grow as leaders, provide avenues to serve others, support their physical and mental health and promote spiritual growth. Sharra Hynes, Baylor's Vice President for Student Life presents 10 areas in which the Baylor student experience shines.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Unlocking Voices: Art & Healing at Amsterdam's Mental Health Unit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-17-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De wind blies zachtjes door de bomen langs de oude bakstenen muren van het Amsterdamse Psychiatrisch Ziekenhuis.En: The wind gently blew through the trees along the old brick walls of the Amsterdamse Psychiatrisch Ziekenhuis.Nl: Herfstbladeren dwarrelden rond de ingang, waar Sander zijn jas goed dichtknoopte.En: Autumn leaves swirled around the entrance, where Sander buttoned up his coat tightly.Nl: Het was bijna Halloween en binnen was het een drukte van belang met patiënten en studenten die zich voorbereidden op het evenement.En: It was nearly Halloween, and inside, there was a hive of activity with patients and students preparing for the event.Nl: Sander was een toegewijde psychologie student, vastbesloten om indruk te maken op zijn professoren met zijn project.En: Sander was a dedicated psychology student, determined to impress his professors with his project.Nl: Hij stond onder druk van zijn familie om een stabiele carrière na te streven, maar zijn hart lag bij het diepere begrip van geestelijke gezondheid.En: He was under pressure from his family to pursue a stable career, but his heart lay in a deeper understanding of mental health.Nl: Deze opdracht was zijn kans om iets bijzonders te doen.En: This assignment was his chance to do something special.Nl: Binnen ontmoette hij Anouk, ook een student, die net als hij twijfels had over haar toekomst.En: Inside, he met Anouk, also a student, who like him, had doubts about her future.Nl: Ze werkte samen aan het project en zochten naar een innovatieve invalshoek.En: They were working together on the project and were looking for an innovative angle.Nl: Tijdens hun rondleidingen door de afdeling ontmoetten ze Bram, een patiënt die met zijn kunst zijn innerlijke wereld uitdrukte.En: During their tours of the department, they met Bram, a patient who expressed his inner world through his art.Nl: Bram's schilderijen vertelden verhalen van zijn worstelingen en overwinningen met mentale ziekte.En: Bram's paintings told stories of his struggles and triumphs with mental illness.Nl: Sander was diep geraakt door de kracht en emotie in Bram's werk.En: Sander was deeply moved by the strength and emotion in Bram's work.Nl: Hij besefte dat zijn project niet alleen innovatief moest zijn, maar ook een stem moest geven aan degenen die vaak ongehoord blijven.En: He realized that his project not only needed to be innovative but also needed to give a voice to those who are often unheard.Nl: "Dit is het," zei Sander tegen Anouk.En: "This is it," said Sander to Anouk.Nl: "We moeten Bram's kunst opnemen in ons project.En: "We need to include Bram's art in our project.Nl: Het zal niet alleen indruk maken, maar het kan echt iets betekenen voor mensen."En: It will not only impress, but it can truly mean something to people."Nl: Ze werkten samen om een presentatie te maken waarin Bram's kunst centraal stond.En: They worked together to create a presentation where Bram's art took center stage.Nl: Elke schilderij werd vergezeld door een verhaal, verteld door Bram zelf.En: Each painting was accompanied by a story, told by Bram himself.Nl: De avond van het Halloween evenement, was het ziekenhuis omgetoverd met pompoenen en versieringen.En: On the evening of the Halloween event, the hospital was transformed with pumpkins and decorations.Nl: Maar het was Bram's tentoonstelling die de aandacht trok.En: However, it was Bram's exhibition that drew the attention.Nl: Zijn kunst vulde de zaal met diepe kleuren en emoties.En: His art filled the hall with deep colors and emotions.Nl: Bezoekers stonden stil, geraakt door de verhalen achter elk werk.En: Visitors paused, touched by the stories behind each work.Nl: Sander keek toe, zenuwachtig maar opgewonden.En: Sander watched, nervous but excited.Nl: De reacties waren overweldigend positief.En: The reactions were overwhelmingly positive.Nl: Zijn professoren prezen niet alleen zijn academische inzicht, maar ook zijn medemenselijkheid en moed om een authentieke stem te presenteren.En: His professors praised not only his academic insight but also his humanity and courage to present an authentic voice.Nl: Na afloop, terwijl de bladeren fluisterend rond zijn voeten dansten, voelde Sander iets wat hij lang niet had gevoeld: zelfvertrouwen en opluchting.En: Afterwards, as the leaves whispered around his feet, Sander felt something he hadn't felt in a long time: confidence and relief.Nl: Hij wist nu dat zijn toekomst in de psychologie meer was dan alleen het voldoen aan verwachtingen.En: He now knew that his future in psychology was more than just meeting expectations.Nl: Het was zijn eigen keuze, ingegeven door passie en begrip.En: It was his own choice, driven by passion and understanding.Nl: Met een glimlach op zijn gezicht, en een toekomst die op hem wachtte, liep Sander het gebouw uit, klaar om zijn eigen pad te volgen, een pad dat hij zelf had gekozen.En: With a smile on his face, and a future waiting for him, Sander walked out of the building, ready to follow his own path, a path that he had chosen himself. Vocabulary Words:gently: zachtjesswirled: dwarreldenentrance: ingangbuttoned up: dichtknooptehive of activity: drukte van belangdedicated: toegewijdepressure: drukpursue: nastrevenstable: stabieleinnovative: innovatieveangle: invalshoekstruggles: worstelingentriumphs: overwinningenmental illness: mentale ziekteemotion: emotieinclude: opnemenpresentation: presentatieaccompanied: vergezeldtransformed: omgetoverdpumpkins: pompoenendecorations: versieringenexhibition: tentoonstellingauthentic: authentiekeoverwhelmingly: overweldigendpraise: prezeninsight: inzichthumanity: medemenselijkheidcourage: moedconfidence: zelfvertrouwenrelief: opluchting

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Shibuya Dreams: A School Festival Reinvented Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-16-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の街中は、秋の風に心地よく包まれていました。En: The streets of Tokyo were pleasantly enveloped in the autumn breeze.Ja: 渋谷スクランブル交差点では、色とりどりのビルボードが輝き、人々の流れが絶えません。En: At the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, the colorful billboards gleamed, and the flow of people was unending.Ja: この賑やかな風景の中で、高校生のハルトとユキは次の学園祭の計画について議論していました。En: Amidst this lively scene, high school students Haruto and Yuki were discussing plans for the upcoming school festival.Ja: ハルトは生徒会のメンバーで、イベントの成功に情熱を持っています。En: Haruto was a member of the student council and was passionate about making the event a success.Ja: 「今年の学園祭は最高のものにしたい。En: "I want this year's school festival to be the best.Ja: 地元の企業からのスポンサーも目指しているし」と、ハルトは意気込んで言いました。En: I'm also aiming for sponsorships from local businesses," Haruto said enthusiastically.Ja: 一方、ユキは自由な発想を持つクリエイティブな友達です。En: On the other hand, Yuki was a creative friend with a free-spirited mindset.Ja: 「伝統的なものもいいけど、新しいアイデアを取り入れたらどう？En: "Traditional things are good, but what if we incorporate some new ideas?Ja: 例えば、野外ミュージカルとか！En: For example, an outdoor musical!"Ja: 」とユキは提案しました。En: Yuki proposed.Ja: ハルトは少し不安になりました。En: Haruto looked a bit anxious.Ja: 「ユキ、確かに面白そうだけど、スポンサーや学校がそれを受け入れてくれるかどうか分からないよ」。En: "Yuki, it certainly sounds interesting, but I'm not sure if sponsors and the school will accept it."Ja: 彼は伝統と安全性を重視しているのです。En: He prioritized tradition and safety.Ja: しかし、二人は交差点のにぎわいの中で立ち止まり、真剣に話し合い始めました。En: However, the two stopped amidst the bustling crossing and began to have a serious discussion.Ja: ユキは続けて、「でも、いつもと同じでは目立たないと思うよ。En: Yuki continued, "But I think it won't stand out if it's the same as always.Ja: チャレンジしないと、新しいものは生まれないよ」と主張しました。En: If we don't challenge ourselves, nothing new will come about."Ja: その言葉にハルトは悩み始めました。En: Yuki's words made Haruto begin to ponder.Ja: 騒がしい街の中心で、ハルトは内なる恐怖と向き合いました。En: In the heart of the noisy city, Haruto faced his internal fears.Ja: 「もし失敗したらどうしよう。En: "What if we fail?Ja: でも、ユキの言う通り、何か新しいことを試みる価値はあるんだろうか。En: But as Yuki says, is it worth trying something new?"Ja: 」彼の心は揺れていました。En: His heart was wavering.Ja: とうとう、ハルトは決断しました。En: Finally, Haruto made a decision.Ja: 「わかった、ユキ。En: "Alright, Yuki.Ja: 君のアイデアを少し取り入れてみよう。En: Let's incorporate some of your ideas.Ja: でも、スポンサーが安心できるように、伝統的な要素も残そう」と言いました。En: But we'll also keep traditional elements so that sponsors can feel reassured," he said.Ja: 二人は笑顔で頷き合いました。En: The two nodded to each other with smiles.Ja: ハルトはユキの創造力を大切にしながら、実行可能性を見つけたのです。En: Haruto found feasibility while valuing Yuki's creativity.Ja: これで、彼は新しいアプローチに自信を持てるようになりました。En: With this, he became confident in a new approach.Ja: そして、学園祭当日。En: Then came the day of the school festival.Ja: 渋谷のように賑やかなイベントが開催され、みんなが楽しんでいました。En: The event was as lively as Shibuya, and everyone was enjoying it.Ja: ハルトは、実行委員長として自分の成長を感じ、ユキのアイデアが成功裏に終わったことを誇らしく思いました。En: Haruto felt his growth as the executive committee chairman and was proud that Yuki's ideas ended successfully.Ja: 秋の空の下で、二人の友情はさらに深まり、スクランブル交差点のように、多くの道が交わりながら新しい未来を予感させていました。En: Under the autumn sky, their friendship deepened even further, and like the Scramble Crossing, many paths intertwined, hinting at a new future. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: 包まれてgleamed: 輝きlively: 賑やかなpassionate: 情熱sponsorships: スポンサーenthusiastically: 意気込んでcreative: クリエイティブfree-spirited: 自由な発想incorporate: 取り入れるanxious: 不安traditional: 伝統的なprioritized: 重視bustling: にぎわいchallenge: チャレンジponder: 悩むfaced: 向き合うinternal: 内なるwavering: 揺れるfeasibility: 実行可能性valuing: 大切にexecutive: 実行委員長growth: 成長intertwined: 交わりhinting: 予感させるupcoming: 次のsafety: 安全性proposed: 提案しましたreassured: 安心musical: ミュージカルserious: 真剣に

You know that moment when you've re-read the same line on your screen five times and nothing's sinking in? When even watching your favourite show feels like another task? You might be reaching burnout.In this episode of Take Note, Olivia dives into the all-too-familiar world of student burnout. Students call in on The Burnout Buzzline to share the real, unfiltered moments of burnout, plus practical ways to recharge (no 5am routines or fancy planners required).Trigger Warning: This episode discusses mental health challenges, including anxiety, and burnout. Some topics in this episode may be distressing. If you're feeling overwhelmed or need support, please reach out. Check out ⁠Find what works for you | Student Health and Wellbeing | University of Adelaide⁠ to access free mental health and wellbeing resources available to you. Produced by: Megan ChinHosted by: Olivia ManserSpecial Guests: Hari Prasad + Sofia JensenTo support the show, click ‘subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or ‘follow' on Spotify. For more Take Note and UoA goodness, check out our Instagram page @uoa.oncampus and drop us a DM to let us know what you think of the show. If you or another student you know needs some mental health or wellbeing support, head to UoA's Wellbeing Hub: ⁠⁠Student Health and Wellbeing⁠⁠ or check out ⁠⁠Getting Support⁠⁠ for a list of services. You can also check out ⁠⁠Student Life⁠⁠ for support across all areas of university life at UoA. Take Note is a UoA On Campus Production.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Turning Study Sessions Into a Game: A Library Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-13-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Enmig de la quietud suau de la biblioteca de l'escola, Llúcia i Marc s'asseien junts a una taula de fusta esmolada pel temps.En: Amidst the gentle stillness of the school library, Llúcia and Marc sat together at a wooden table worn smooth by time.Ca: A fora, les fulles ballaven als arbres en un ballet de colors càlids, un recordatori viu de la tardor que envoltava l'escola.En: Outside, the leaves danced on the trees in a ballet of warm colors, a vivid reminder of the autumn that surrounded the school.Ca: Els prestatges alts, plens de llibres gastats amb històries oblidades, donaven al lloc una sensació de saviesa antiga.En: The tall shelves, filled with books worn with forgotten stories, lent the place an air of ancient wisdom.Ca: Llúcia, amb els seus apunts perfectament ordenats i un planificador ple de tasques de color, cercava concentrar-se en l'examen d'història que s'apropava.En: Llúcia, with her perfectly organized notes and a planner full of color-coded tasks, was trying to focus on the upcoming history exam.Ca: Els seus ulls es movien de la pàgina als apunts, del passat al present, amb una determinació implacable.En: Her eyes moved from the page to the notes, from past to present, with relentless determination.Ca: A la seva esquerra, Marc estava assegut, jugant amb un bolígraf entre els dits, els seus ulls brillants buscant qualsevol cosa menys els llibres.En: To her left, Marc sat, toying with a pen between his fingers, his bright eyes looking for anything but the books.Ca: —Ei, Llúcia, —va dir Marc amb un somriure ample—.En: "Hey, Llúcia," Marc said with a wide smile.Ca: Què et sembla si abans fem una pausa i parlem una mica?En: "How about we take a break and chat for a bit first?"Ca: Llúcia va aixecar la vista, dubtant.En: Llúcia looked up, hesitating.Ca: Marc tenia un encant natural que feia difícil ignorar-lo, però ella sabia que cada minut comptava.En: Marc had a natural charm that made him hard to ignore, but she knew that every minute counted.Ca: Sentia la temptació de mantenir-se ferma i dir-li que no tenien temps per perdre.En: She felt tempted to stand firm and tell him that they didn't have time to lose.Ca: Però, just en aquell moment, una idea va sorgir-li al cap.En: But at that very moment, an idea struck her.Ca: —Marc, què et sembla —va començar en un to nou—, si fem preguntes d'història com si fos un joc?En: "Marc, how about," she began in a new tone, "we make history questions like it's a game?"Ca: Marc va arxar les celles interessat.En: Marc raised his eyebrows, interested.Ca: —Un joc?En: "A game?Ca: M'encanten els jocs!En: I love games!"Ca: Llúcia va somriure i va començar a fer preguntes tipus concurs.En: Llúcia smiled and began asking quiz-like questions.Ca: Cada resposta correcta feia que Marc estigués més implicat i, sense adonar-se'n, estava aprenent.En: Each correct answer got Marc more engaged, and without realizing it, he was learning.Ca: Ell reia i es divertia, mentre ella començava a relaxar-se.En: He laughed and enjoyed himself, while she began to relax.Ca: Els concurs de preguntes els havia portat a una col·laboració inesperada.En: The quiz had led them to an unexpected collaboration.Ca: Amb el pas del temps, el sol va començar a baixar per l'horitzó, projectant ombres llargues al terra de la biblioteca.En: As time passed, the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting long shadows on the library floor.Ca: La sessió de repàs va arribar a la seva fi.En: The review session came to an end.Ca: Llúcia es va sentir molt més segura sobre l'examen, plena d'una energia nova, no només de coneixement, sinó també de versatilitat.En: Llúcia felt much more confident about the exam, filled with new energy, not only from knowledge but also from versatility.Ca: —Llúcia, això ha estat divertit —va comentar Marc, recolzant-se a la cadira—.En: "Llúcia, that was fun," Marc commented, leaning back in the chair.Ca: Mai hauria cregut que estudiant aprendre coses podria ser-ho.En: "I never would've thought that studying and learning things could be so enjoyable."Ca: Ella va somriure i va tancar els apunts amb satisfacció.En: She smiled and closed her notes with satisfaction.Ca: —Només cal saber com girar la tàctica.En: "You just have to know how to turn the tactic around.Ca: Gràcies a tu hem fet un bon equip.En: Thanks to you, we made a great team."Ca: Tots dos es van aixecar mentre el bibliotecari apagava les llums suaus.En: They both stood up while the librarian turned off the softly glowing lights.Ca: Llúcia va entendre que, de tant en tant, podia permetre's sortir de la seva rutina habitual.En: Llúcia realized that every now and then, she could afford to step out of her usual routine.Ca: Mentrestant, Marc va caminar al costat d'ella, sorprès que una tarda d'estudi pogués acabar amb tan bon humor, descobrint que el coneixement pot ser tan ple d'energia com una aventura.En: Meanwhile, Marc walked beside her, surprised that a study afternoon could end in such good spirits, discovering that knowledge can be as full of energy as an adventure.Ca: Els dos van sortir de la biblioteca amarant-se del fred de novembre, fent passos entre les fulles que cruixien dolçament sota els seus peus.En: The two left the library enveloped in the chill of November, stepping among the leaves that crunched softly under their feet.Ca: Llúcia havia après a afegir un toc d'espontaneïtat a la seva vida estudiantil i Marc va trobar una nova estima per a l'aprenentatge viu i juganer.En: Llúcia had learned to add a touch of spontaneity to her student life, and Marc found a newfound appreciation for lively and playful learning.Ca: La tardor, amb la seva màgica transformació, havia marcat també un canvi en tots dos, dins mateix de la petita biblioteca de l'escola.En: Autumn, with its magical transformation, marked a change in both, right within the small school library. Vocabulary Words:stillness: la quietudgentle: suausmooth: esmoladadanced: ballavenballet: el balletplanners: el planificadordetermination: la determinaciórelentless: implacableengaged: implicatcharm: l'encanthesitating: dubtanttempted: la temptaciócollaboration: la col·laboracióhorizon: l'horitzóshadows: les ombresversatility: la versatilitatexam: l'examensatisfaction: la satisfaccióroutine: la rutinaenergy: l'energiaadventure: l'aventurachill: el fredspontaneity: l'espontaneïtattransformation: la transformacióautumn: la tardorquiz: el concursnotes: els apuntswisdom: la saviesaancient: antigaforgotten: oblidades

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Longing to Belonging: A Danish Halloween in Savannah Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-10-12-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Gaderne i Savannah var fyldt med liv og farver.En: The streets of Savannah were filled with life and colors.Da: Det var efterår, og bladene dansede i vinden.En: It was autumn, and the leaves danced in the wind.Da: Freja, en dansk udvekslingsstudent, gik langs markedet med sine venner Lars og Mikkel.En: Freja, a Danish exchange student, walked along the market with her friends Lars and Mikkel.Da: Hun kiggede på de mange boder fyldt med græskar, heksekoste og spøgelser.En: She looked at the many stalls filled with pumpkins, witches' brooms, and ghosts.Da: Freja følte sig lidt ensom.En: Freja felt a bit lonely.Da: Hun savnede Danmark.En: She missed Danmark.Da: Hun savnede familie og venner.En: She missed family and friends.Da: Men hun vidste, at hun også ville opleve noget nyt.En: But she knew she also wanted to experience something new.Da: Lars, hendes lokale ven, var begejstret.En: Lars, her local friend, was excited.Da: "Jeg elsker Halloween!"En: "I love Halloween!"Da: sagde han med et grin.En: he said with a grin.Da: "Du vil elske det, Freja!"En: "You'll love it, Freja!"Da: Freja smilede lidt.En: Freja smiled a little.Da: Lars' entusiasme var smittende.En: Lars' enthusiasm was contagious.Da: Mikkel, hendes danske ven, så skeptisk ud.En: Mikkel, her Danish friend, looked skeptical.Da: "Det er bare en amerikansk ting," sagde han.En: "It's just an American thing," he said.Da: "Vi fejrer det ikke i Danmark."En: "We don't celebrate it in Danmark."Da: Men Freja vil gerne prøve.En: But Freja wanted to try.Da: Hun vil gerne føle sig som en del af det hele.En: She wanted to feel like part of it all.Da: De gik fra bod til bod.En: They went from stall to stall.Da: Lars forklarede betydningen af hver dekoration.En: Lars explained the meaning of each decoration.Da: Freja lyttede opmærksomt.En: Freja listened attentively.Da: Hun begyndte at finde det hele spændende.En: She began to find it all exciting.Da: "Se!"En: "Look!"Da: sagde Freja og pegede på en stor græskarmand.En: said Freja, pointing at a large pumpkin man.Da: "Den ser sjov ud."En: "He looks funny."Da: Lars nikkede.En: Lars nodded.Da: "Det er en Jack-o'-lantern," forklarede han.En: "That's a Jack-o'-lantern," he explained.Da: "Vi skærer sjove ansigter i dem."En: "We carve funny faces into them."Da: Freja fik en idé.En: Freja got an idea.Da: Hun vendte sig mod Mikkel.En: She turned to Mikkel.Da: "Kom nu, vi skal prøve det," sagde hun.En: "Come on, we have to try it," she said.Da: "Vi kan lave vores egne græskarmænd."En: "We can make our own pumpkin men."Da: Mikkel sukkede, men lod sig overtale.En: Mikkel sighed but was persuaded.Da: Sammen gik de til en bod fyldt med græskar.En: Together they went to a stall filled with pumpkins.Da: De købte de største, de kunne finde.En: They bought the largest they could find.Da: Deres hænder blev klæbrige, da de skrabede indmaden ud.En: Their hands became sticky as they scooped out the insides.Da: Det var sjovt.En: It was fun.Da: Da de stod der og skar i græskarrene, begyndte Freja at grine.En: As they stood there carving the pumpkins, Freja began to laugh.Da: Mikkel kunne ikke lade være med at grine med, selvom han stadig virkede lidt skeptisk.En: Mikkel couldn't help but laugh along, even though he still seemed a bit skeptical.Da: Aftenen blev til en dejlig fest.En: The evening turned into a lovely celebration.Da: Markedet lyste op i mørket med lanterner og musik.En: The market lit up in the dark with lanterns and music.Da: Freja kunne mærke, hvordan hendes hjemve forsvandt lidt mere for hver time, der gik.En: Freja could feel how her homesickness faded a little more each hour that passed.Da: Hun følte sig glad og fri.En: She felt happy and free.Da: Da natten faldt på, og de vendte hjem, var Freja fyldt med ny energi.En: As night fell and they headed home, Freja was filled with new energy.Da: Hun følte, at hun havde fået nye venskaber og en varm forbindelse til Halloween.En: She felt she had made new friendships and a warm connection to Halloween.Da: "Tak," sagde hun til Lars.En: "Thank you," she said to Lars.Da: "Det her var præcis, hvad jeg havde brug for."En: "This was exactly what I needed."Da: Lars vinkede det væk med et smil.En: Lars waved it off with a smile.Da: "Du har også gjort min dag bedre," sagde han.En: "You've also made my day better," he said.Da: Freja vidste nu, at hun kunne åbne sig for nye oplevelser uden at miste sig selv.En: Freja now knew she could open herself to new experiences without losing herself.Da: Hun havde fundet en balance mellem sin danske arv og det nye amerikanske eventyr.En: She had found a balance between her Danish heritage and the new American adventure.Da: Savn blev til samhørighed, og Freja gik hjem med et smil.En: Longing turned to belonging, and Freja went home with a smile. Vocabulary Words:autumn: efterårexchange student: udvekslingsstudentmarket: markedetstall: bodwitches' brooms: heksekosteghosts: spøgelserlonely: ensomenthusiasm: entusiasmecontagious: smittendesceptical: skeptiskattentively: opmærksomtexciting: spændendepumpkin: græskarJack-o'-lantern: Jack-o'-lanterncarve: skærepersuade: overtalescoop: skræbecelebration: festhomesickness: hjemvebelonging: samhørighedfade: forsvindeheritage: arvadventure: eventyrlonging: savnbalance: balanceenergy: energiconnection: forbindelselanterns: lanternersticky: klæbrigegrin: grin

About a quarter of a million 18-year-olds in the UK secured a university place this summer and are now preparing to head off to their chosen institution. The numbers increased by about 5% at a time when the costs associated with getting a degree are also rising. There's a patchwork of different funding models across the UK, but for students in England and Wales tuition fees have gone up for the first time in eight years. We take a look at how tuition and day-to-day costs are funded across the UK, and hear from students about their housing - another major cost that has been increasing.Debt is also now a major part of the university experience, with students in England graduating with an average debt of £53,000. One graduate explains how she has struggled to make a dent in her debt over the past 10 years despite holding well paid jobs.Felicity Hannah is joined by Tom Allingham from the student money website Save the Student and Clare Dickens, director of the Student Life team at the University of Wolverhampton.Presenter: Felicity Hannah Producers: James Graham and Helen Ledwick Editor: Jess Quayle(This episode was first broadcast at 3pm on Radio 4 on the 10th of September 2025).

Guests: Andy Winter, Interim Director of Student Life at the University of Kent; Helene Usherwood, Senior Partner at Anderson Quigley; Jeremy Shute, Fortune 500 Leader and Co-Founder Ignition Strategy.     The Higher Education sector is adapting to the changing strategic and financial environment, and a particularly visible part of this adaptation is restructuring within many institutions. In this episode, 3 guests from inside and outside HE reflect broadly upon restructure and redundancy – how we talk about it in day-to-day working life, the impact it can have, how it is led, and the type of support that can be valuable in helping colleagues and institutions transition to a new phase. We also delve into the topic of who owns a career path, and whether we need to change our approach to better embed career conversations into overall professional life. While we will not have captured every angle of a redundancy and restructuring experience, the episode aims to provide an important space for some reflections and advice.  The Association of Higher Education Professionals is proud to support Job Shadowing HE as a valuable source of professional insight.

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: From Stress to Success: How Marisol Learned to Thrive Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-10-06-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: La luz del sol entraba por las grandes ventanas de la pequeña biblioteca del pueblo en Cuenca, Ecuador.En: The sunlight streamed through the large windows of the small library in the town of Cuenca, Ecuador.Es: El aroma de libros viejos flotaba en el aire.En: The aroma of old books floated in the air.Es: Se escuchaba el suave murmullo de las páginas al pasar.En: One could hear the soft rustle of turning pages.Es: Era primavera, y los árboles afuera mostraban un verde fresco, un símbolo de nuevos comienzos.En: It was spring, and the trees outside displayed a fresh green, a symbol of new beginnings.Es: Marisol, una estudiante dedicada, se sentaba en una mesa cerca de la ventana.En: Marisol, a dedicated student, was sitting at a table near the window.Es: Estaba estudiando para los exámenes de fin de año.En: She was studying for her end-of-year exams.Es: Quería mantener su posición en la clase y obtener una beca para la universidad.En: She wanted to maintain her position in the class and obtain a scholarship for university.Es: Al otro lado de la mesa estaba Felipe, su compañero de clase.En: Across the table was Felipe, her classmate.Es: Siempre parecía relajado, lo que a veces frustraba a Marisol.En: He always seemed relaxed, which sometimes frustrated Marisol.Es: —Felipe, ¿puedes ayudarme con esta pregunta?En: "Felipe, can you help me with this question?"Es: —preguntó Marisol, mostrando una página de su libro.En: asked Marisol, showing a page from her book.Es: Felipe sonrió y asintió.En: Felipe smiled and nodded.Es: —Claro, Marisol.En: "Of course, Marisol.Es: Pero primero, relájate un poco.En: But first, relax a little.Es: No sirve estudiar con tanto estrés —dijo mientras dibujaba algo en su cuaderno.En: There's no point in studying with so much stress," he said while drawing something in his notebook.Es: Marisol suspiró, estaba nerviosa.En: Marisol sighed, she was nervous.Es: Miraba a Felipe con curiosidad y un poco de admiración.En: She looked at Felipe with curiosity and a little admiration.Es: A pesar de su actitud tranquila, Felipe siempre sacaba buenas notas.En: Despite his calm demeanor, Felipe always got good grades.Es: Finalmente, decidió pedirle a Felipe que estudiaran juntos.En: Finally, she decided to ask Felipe if they could study together.Es: —Felipe, quizá podamos estudiar juntos.En: "Felipe, maybe we could study together.Es: Me interesa tu manera de estudiar.En: I'm interested in your way of studying.Es: ¿Te gustaría?En: Would you like to?"Es: —preguntó Marisol.En: asked Marisol.Es: Felipe asintió.En: Felipe nodded.Es: Así, comenzaron a estudiar en equipo, una combinación de esfuerzos y perspectivas que, aunque al principio era un reto para Marisol, pronto mostró su valor.En: Thus, they began to study as a team, a combination of efforts and perspectives that, though challenging for Marisol at first, soon proved valuable.Es: Una noche, mientras repasaban, Felipe explicó un concepto complejo de una manera sencilla.En: One night, while reviewing, Felipe explained a complex concept in a simple manner.Es: Marisol frunció el ceño al principio, pero luego sonrió al comprender.En: Marisol frowned at first but then smiled in understanding.Es: —¡Lo entiendo!En: "I get it!Es: ¡Gracias, Felipe!En: Thanks, Felipe!"Es: —exclamó Marisol, sintiendo cómo se disipaba su ansiedad.En: exclaimed Marisol, feeling her anxiety dissipate.Es: Ese momento cambió su enfoque.En: That moment changed her approach.Es: Aprendió a confiar en su capacidad y a aceptar diferentes métodos de estudio.En: She learned to trust in her ability and to embrace different study methods.Es: Cuando llegó el día del examen, Marisol entró en el aula con nueva confianza y serenidad.En: When exam day arrived, Marisol entered the classroom with newfound confidence and serenity.Es: Con el paso del tiempo, Marisol no solo mantuvo su posición en la clase, sino que también obtuvo la beca.En: As time went by, Marisol not only maintained her position in the class but also earned the scholarship.Es: Había aprendido el valor de distintas perspectivas y la importancia de la colaboración.En: She had learned the value of diverse perspectives and the importance of collaboration.Es: Miró por la ventana de la biblioteca, observó los árboles y sintió el viento suave.En: She looked out the library window, observed the trees, and felt the gentle breeze.Es: La primavera no solo había traído cambio a la naturaleza, sino también a su corazón y mente.En: Spring had brought change not only to nature but also to her heart and mind. Vocabulary Words:sunlight: la luz del solwindows: las ventanaslibrary: la bibliotecaaroma: el aromarustle: el murmullospring: la primaverabeginnings: los comienzosscholarship: la becaclassmate: el compañero de claserelaxed: relajadofrustrated: frustradanotebook: el cuadernonervous: nerviosaadmiration: la admiracióndemeanor: la actitudperspectives: las perspectivaschallenging: retocomplex: complejounderstanding: la comprensiónanxiety: la ansiedadconfidence: la confianzaserenity: la serenidadmaintained: mantuvocollaboration: la colaboraciónobserved: observóbreeze: el viento suaveheart: el corazónmind: la menteefforts: los esfuerzosreviewing: repasaban

When was the last time you truly noticed what was happening around you? In this bonus episode of Take Note, for Mental Health Awareness Month, we explore the theme of Take Notice. By slowing down, paying attention, and appreciating the little things that make life meaningful. From small acts of self-care to shifting perspectives in the middle of deadlines and busy schedules, this conversation is all about making space to breathe, notice, and be present.Trigger Warning: This episode discusses mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and burnout. Some topics in this episode may be distressing. If you're feeling overwhelmed or need support, please reach out. Check out Find what works for you | Student Health and Wellbeing | University of Adelaide to access free mental health and wellbeing resources available to you. Produced by: Megan ChinHosted by: Olivia Manser + Megan Chin Special Guests: Harriet EllisTo support the show, click ‘subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or ‘follow' on Spotify. For more Take Note and UoA goodness, check out our Instagram page @uoa.oncampus and drop us a DM to let us know what you think of the show. If you or another student you know needs some mental health or wellbeing support, head to UoA's Wellbeing Hub: Student Health and Wellbeing or check out Getting Support for a list of services. You can also check out Student Life for support across all areas of university life at UoA. Take Note is a UoA On Campus Production.

Today The News Cycle focuses on activities to do in Davis. We have a conversation with Daniel Puerta, the UC Davis Resident Director in the Division of Student Life. Then, Maya Davis tells us about some places to eat in Davis while Godolias covers activities in the UC Davis Memorial Union. Hosted and produced by Maggie Lubell. Package by Godolias Mesfin and Maya Davis. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez. 

Send us a textToday we're flying to a destination that is tiny on the map but massive in opportunity—Malta. Yes, you heard that right. While the UK, Canada, and Australia keep filling headlines, a little Mediterranean gem is quietly becoming the next big thing for Indian students. If you have been dreaming of an international degree but dread the crowd, the cost, and the stress, Malta might just be your golden ticket.Connect With Kapeel Guptaor Click on the link: http://bit.ly/4jlql8s

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Chuseok Revelations: Minji's Journey to Balance at Bulguksa Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-09-24-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을 하늘이 맑고 파랗던 어느 날, 민지는 고등학교 친구들과 함께 불국사로 가는 수학여행 버스에 올라탔습니다.En: One day when the autumn sky was clear and blue, Minji boarded the field trip bus to Bulguksa with her high school friends.Ko: 민지는 항상 성적을 중요하게 생각했고, 이번에도 한국 역사 대회를 준비하고 있었어요.En: Minji always considered grades important, and this time she was also preparing for the Korean History Competition.Ko: 그래서 이번 여행도 공부의 연장으로 생각했죠.En: So she thought of this trip as an extension of her studies.Ko: 하지만, 민지의 절친 지수는 다른 생각을 가지고 있었습니다.En: However, Minji's best friend Jisoo had a different idea.Ko: "민지야, 이번 추석에 재밌게 놀자!En: "Minji, let's have fun this Chuseok!"Ko: " 지수는 민지의 팔을 살짝 잡으며 말했어요.En: Jisoo said, gently grabbing her arm.Ko: 지수는 현재를 즐기는 타입이라 수학여행의 모든 순간을 만끽하고 싶었죠.En: Jisoo is the type to enjoy the present and wanted to savor every moment of the field trip.Ko: 버스가 불국사에 도착하자, 가을 단풍이 사방에 펼쳐져 있었습니다.En: When the bus arrived at Bulguksa, autumn leaves were spread out all around.Ko: 불국사는 오랜 역사를 자랑하는 사찰로, 이번에는 추석을 맞아 더욱 아름답게 장식되어 있었어요.En: Bulguksa is a temple boasting a long history, and it was even more beautifully decorated in celebration of Chuseok.Ko: 상호는 안경을 살짝 올리며 "여기 정말 멋지다,"고 감탄했어요.En: Sangho adjusted his glasses and marveled, "This place is really amazing."Ko: 상호는 조용하지만 불국사의 역사와 문화에 대해 잘 알고 있어요.En: Though Sangho is quiet, he has a deep knowledge of the history and culture of Bulguksa.Ko: 민지는 일정표를 꺼내어 혼자 공부할 계획을 세웠습니다.En: Minji took out the itinerary and planned to study alone.Ko: 그러나 지수와 상호는 그녀를 불러서 사찰을 함께 돌아다녔습니다.En: However, Jisoo and Sangho called her to walk around the temple together.Ko: "잠깐만, 이것 좀 봐," 상호가 설명하며 조상의 유물에 대해 이야기했어요.En: "Wait a minute, look at this," Sangho explained, discussing the relics of ancestors.Ko: 민지는 그 순간 공부보다 친구들과의 시간이 더 중요하다는 것을 느끼기 시작했어요.En: Minji started realizing that spending time with friends was more important than studying at that moment.Ko: 마침내 밤이 되었고, 지수와 상호는 조그맣게 추석 잔치를 준비했습니다.En: Finally, night came, and Jisoo and Sangho prepared a small Chuseok feast.Ko: "민지야, 한 번만 같이하자.En: "Minji, join us just this once.Ko: 오늘 밤은 특별하니까," 지수가 말했어요.En: Tonight is special," Jisoo said.Ko: 민지는 긴장감을 풀고 친구들과 함께 송편을 만들고 고즈넉한 밤하늘을 바라보았습니다.En: Minji relaxed and made songpyeon with her friends, looking up at the serene night sky.Ko: 그날 밤, 민지는 친구들과 함께 웃고 떠들며 특별한 추억을 만들었습니다.En: That evening, Minji laughed and chatted with her friends, creating special memories.Ko: 그녀는 공부도 중요하지만, 때로는 삶을 즐기며 균형을 찾는 것이 더 중요하다는 것을 깨달았어요.En: She realized that while studying is important, sometimes enjoying life and finding a balance is even more crucial.Ko: 그런 경험이 모여 그녀의 역사를 더 풍부하게 만들어준다는 것을 알고 있었죠.En: She knew that such experiences enriched her history even more.Ko: 다음날 아침, 민지는 새로운 마음으로 대회를 준비할 수 있었고, 친구들과 함께한 시간이 그녀의 지식을 더욱 깊이 있게 해 주었음을 알았습니다.En: The next morning, Minji could prepare for the competition with a refreshed mind and understood that the time spent with friends deepened her knowledge.Ko: 불국사를 떠나며 민지는 미소를 지으며 다시 한걸음 앞으로 나아갔어요.En: Leaving Bulguksa, Minji smiled and took another step forward.Ko: 그녀는 이제 공부와 삶의 균형을 유지할 줄 아는 사람이 되었습니다.En: She had become someone who knows how to maintain a balance between study and life. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을itinerary: 일정표marveled: 감탄했어요relics: 유물feast: 잔치serene: 고즈넉한savor: 만끽하고gentle: 살짝refresh: 새롭게considered: 생각했고boasting: 자랑하는relaxed: 긴장감을 풀고moment: 순간competition: 대회temple: 사찰spread out: 펼쳐져 있었습니다culture: 문화balance: 균형laugh: 웃고memories: 추억knowledge: 지식historical: 역사realized: 깨달았어요deepened: 더욱 깊이 있게present: 현재crucial: 더 중요하다high school: 고등학교experience: 경험quiet: 조용하지만chatted: 떠들며

We welcome back the Face to Face Academy trio Louis, Tahjon, and Jada another year later. The trio first joined us on Episode 3: "Back to School, A Students Perspective - Part 1", to talk about life, a new school year, and safety. Today they join us again to recap their first few days into the 2025 school year, and what life is like now.   Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on YouTube

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Balancing Books and Joy: Mei's Autumn Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-22-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天，长城在晴朗的天空下延伸。En: In the autumn, the Great Wall stretches under the clear sky.Zh: 红色、橙色和金色的叶子在风中飞舞，云朵懒洋洋地飘过，给古老的石墙投下轻柔的影子。En: Red, orange, and golden leaves dance in the wind, and clouds lazily drift by, casting gentle shadows on the ancient stone walls.Zh: 这是学校的秋游，学生们兴奋不已。En: This is the school's autumn outing, and the students are excited beyond measure.Zh: 美是个勤奋的学生。En: Mei is a diligent student.Zh: 她喜欢学习，但也想和朋友们一起享受这次旅行。En: She loves studying, but she also wants to enjoy this trip with her friends.Zh: 她担心即将到来的重要考试，却又不想错过和同学们的美好时光。En: She is worried about the upcoming important exams, but she doesn't want to miss out on good times with her classmates.Zh: 假、陈和她同行。En: Jia and Chen accompany her.Zh: 他们在长城上欢笑，欣赏美丽的风景。En: They laugh on the Great Wall, appreciating the beautiful scenery.Zh: 同时，美背着书包，里面装满了课本和笔记本。En: Meanwhile, Mei carries a backpack filled with textbooks and notebooks.Zh: 途中，美不时停下来，翻开书本复习。En: Along the way, Mei occasionally stops to open her books and review.Zh: 假和陈叫她一起拍照。En: Jia and Chen call her to join them for photos.Zh: 美微笑着，但心里还是想着学习。En: Mei smiles, but her mind remains on studying.Zh: 中秋节快到了，大家计划晚上赏月。En: Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and everyone plans to enjoy moon gazing that evening.Zh: 到了一个观景台，美到达了抉择的时刻。En: Reaching a viewing platform, Mei arrives at a moment of decision.Zh: 朋友们都聚集到一起，准备吃月饼，赏明月。En: Her friends gather together, preparing to eat mooncakes and admire the bright moon.Zh: 美站在一旁，手里翻动着书页。En: Mei stands aside, flipping through the pages of a book.Zh: 她闭上眼睛，深吸一口气，想着考试，但也想着朋友们的笑脸和这难得的欢乐时光。En: She closes her eyes, takes a deep breath, thinking about the exams but also about her friends' smiles and this rare joyful time.Zh: 终于，她把书本放进包里，走向同学们。En: Finally, she puts the book back in her bag and walks towards her classmates.Zh: 月光明亮，大家在一起欢笑，美也感受到一种轻松和快乐。En: The moonlight is bright, with everyone laughing together, and Mei also feels a sense of ease and happiness.Zh: 在那一刻，她明白，有些体验和学业一样重要，是生活的一部分。En: In that moment, she understands that some experiences are as important as academics and are a part of life.Zh: 美学会了平衡，珍惜生活中的重要时刻。En: Mei learned to balance and cherish important moments in life.Zh: 不仅仅是书本，人生还需要这些温暖的回忆。En: It's not just about books; life also needs these warm memories. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋天stretches: 延伸lazily: 懒洋洋地casting: 投下ancient: 古老的diligent: 勤奋的accompany: 同行scenery: 风景occasionally: 不时review: 复习approaching: 快到了viewing platform: 观景台decision: 抉择gather: 聚集admire: 欣赏moon gazing: 赏月rare: 难得的joyful: 欢乐ease: 轻松moment: 时刻understands: 明白experiences: 体验balance: 平衡cherish: 珍惜important: 重要life: 生活memories: 回忆clouds: 云朵gazing: 赏notebooks: 笔记本

When worlds collide… that's right, UniCast (UniSA) joins Take Note (UoA) for a special crossover episode!With 7 campuses across two universities, we're swapping stories about our favourite study spots, hidden gems, and the things we wish we knew back in our early uni days.It's the ultimate uni crossover you didn't know you needed.Produced by: Megan Chin Hosted by: Olivia Manser + Megan Chin Special Guests: Rebekah Betts + Rachel ForbesTo support the show, click ‘subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or ‘follow' on Spotify. For more Take Note and UoA goodness, check out our Instagram page @uoa.oncampus and drop us a DM to let us know what you think of the show. If you or another student you know needs some mental health or wellbeing support, head to UoA's Wellbeing Hub: ⁠⁠⁠Student Health and Wellbeing⁠⁠⁠ or check out ⁠⁠⁠Getting Support⁠⁠⁠ for a list of services. You can also check out ⁠⁠⁠Student Life⁠⁠⁠ for support across all areas of university life at UoA. Take Note is a UoA On Campus Production.

Chloe's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Input, Strategic, Responsibility, Discipline and Restorative  Chloe Larson has been teaching Latin in the School of Rhetoric at Veritas Academy in Austin, Texas, for the past five years, where she also serves as the Dean of Student Life for 5th-12th grade. A grateful alumna of Regents School of Austin (Class of 2015), Chloe went on to earn her B.A. in Integrated Marketing from Gordon College. Though her degree was in marketing, she found herself most inspired by her Liberal Arts courses—a love that continues to fuel her passion for classical Christian education. Outside the classroom, Chloe is a member of Providence Church, where she especially enjoys serving in the nursery. In her free time, she's usually reading a good book, out on an evening walk, or catching up with friends over coffee. Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths

Today our guest is Margaret Trout, Associate Vice President for Health and Wellbeing within Student Life. We have a conversation about primary and specialty care, pharmacy, mental health coordination services, wellness center, insurance coverage options, and our recreation center here at the UO. 

Today on Update, I will be talking with Dr. Landon Adams. He is the Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment at Cottey College. Dr. Adams will first talk about Cottey's new outdoor concert series in their amphitheater. There is a new initiative in enrollment called the "Dream Big, Stay Close" program. This provides full tuition coverage to eligible women from several Southwest Missouri counties who enroll as full-time students and qualify for the full Federal Pell Grant and the Missouri Access Grant. Dr. Adams will wrap up with news of an upcoming theater production and what's happening with holiday activities.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Duty to Delight: Mei's Night at the Lantern Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-08-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在黄浦江旁，流光溢彩的外滩正准备迎接一年一度的中秋节。En: By the Huangpu River, the brilliantly illuminated Bund is getting ready to welcome the annual Mid-Autumn Festival.Zh: 五光十色的灯笼随着秋风微微摇摆，散发出温暖的光辉。En: The multicolored lanterns sway gently with the autumn breeze, radiating a warm glow.Zh: 上海的天际线在灯火辉煌中若隐若现，显得格外美丽。En: Shanghai's skyline, shimmering in the bright lights, appears particularly beautiful.Zh: 梅是这次学校秋游的学生领袖，En: Mei is the student leader for this school autumn outing.Zh: 她认真负责，带着小班级一同参与这趟旅程。En: She is responsible and attentive, leading her small class on this journey.Zh: 然而，在她深沉的心底，一种渴望在萌动，En: However, deep in her heart, a desire is budding.Zh: 她希望能在这欢乐的夜晚打破常规，参与到灯笼节的庆典中。En: She wishes to break away from the norm on this joyful night to participate in the Lantern Festival celebrations.Zh: 梅，对她自己郑重的职责感到一些不安，她需要引导年幼的同学，确保活动顺利且安全。En: Mei, feeling a bit uneasy about her serious responsibilities, needs to guide the younger students and ensure the activities are smooth and safe.Zh: 另一旁，她的心却在向往节日的欢庆。En: Meanwhile, her heart yearns for the festive celebrations.Zh: 她的朋友李和诚则在一旁尽力协助，帮助她分担责任。En: Her friends Li and Cheng are trying their best to help, sharing the responsibilities.Zh: 他们都知道梅的心情，于是暗地里计划给她一个惊喜。En: They all understand Mei's feelings and secretly plan to surprise her.Zh: 这次出游安排严格，梅几乎没有时间放松，更别说参与祭月与赏灯。En: The outing itinerary is strict, leaving Mei little time to relax, let alone participate in moon worship and lantern appreciation.Zh: 开始时，她内心充满了纠结，但仍旧坚守岗位。En: Initially, she is filled with inner conflict but remains steadfast in her duties.Zh: 直到晚上，繁星点点，他们来到外滩的码头观赏夜景。En: Until evening, under a starry sky, they arrive at the Bund dock to admire the night view.Zh: 就在她为没能参与盛大节庆感到些许失落时，她的同学们围了过来。En: As she feels a bit disappointed for not being able to join the grand celebration, her classmates gather around.Zh: "梅，我们为你准备了个小惊喜！"李笑着说。En: "Mei, we have a little surprise for you!" Li says with a smile.Zh: 他们在河岸边的小草坪上挂上了几盏小灯笼，准备了月饼，也为梅留了一颗许愿灯。En: They hung a few small lanterns on the grass lawn by the river and prepared mooncakes, also reserving a wishing lantern for Mei.Zh: 梅脸上绽放出笑颜，她知道这是朋友们对她的支持与理解。En: A smile blooms on Mei's face; she knows this is her friends' support and understanding.Zh: 她站在河边，放飞了许愿灯，心中感受到一种轻松与满足。En: She stands by the river and releases the wishing lantern, feeling a sense of ease and satisfaction in her heart.Zh: 梅意识到，她并不需要独自承担一切责任，也可以依靠朋友的帮助。En: Mei realizes that she doesn't have to bear all the responsibilities alone and can rely on her friends' help.Zh: 月色皎洁，秋风温柔，灯火映照在每个人的脸上。En: The moonlight is bright, the autumn breeze gentle, and the lights reflect on everyone's faces.Zh: 活动成功结束，梅如愿以偿地享受着节日的快乐，并感谢同伴们的支持。En: The event successfully concludes, and Mei enjoys the holiday's joy as she had hoped, grateful for her companions' support.Zh: 她明白，在责任与愿望之间，她可以找到一个平衡。En: She understands that between responsibility and desire, she can find a balance.Zh: 在这个特别的夜晚，她感到无比幸福和感激。En: On this special night, she feels incredibly happy and thankful. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: 流光溢彩Bund: 外滩multicolored: 五光十色sway: 摇摆radiating: 散发skyline: 天际线shimmering: 若隐若现beautiful: 美丽attentive: 认真budding: 萌动desire: 渴望uneasy: 不安yearns: 向往itinerary: 安排let alone: 更别说moon worship: 祭月steadfast: 坚守admire: 观赏wishing lantern: 许愿灯bloom: 绽放acceptance: 支持ease: 轻松satisfaction: 满足moonlight: 月色concludes: 结束grateful: 感谢companions: 同伴incredibly: 无比thankful: 感激

Traditions are the heartbeat of campus life, and at Augusta University, they create the memories and moments that connect Jaguars for a lifetime. In this episode of In the Wild, we explore AU's most cherished traditions and student rites of passage with ShaRon Dukes, Assistant Vice President for Student Life and Engagement, and Taylor Zimmerman, Coordinator for Student Life. From Weeks of Welcome to Homecoming, we'll uncover how these events foster pride, community, and Jaguar spirit. In the second segment, we're joined by newly crowned Homecoming Queen Leilani Watson and Duchess Rebeccaarmani Thomas to hear firsthand what AU traditions mean to students and how they celebrate being part of Jaguar Nation.Learn more about the Student Life: https://www.augusta.edu/student-life/sle

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Unlocking the Hidden Secrets of Campus Legends Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-09-01-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Az őszi levelek élénk színekben pompáztak a főiskola területén, gyengéd szellő táncoltatta őket a földön.En: The autumn leaves shone in vibrant colors across the college campus, gently danced by a breeze on the ground.Hu: Levente, a másodéves irodalom szakos hallgató, izgatottan lépkedett a kollégiumi épület felé.En: Levente, a sophomore literature major, walked excitedly toward the dormitory building.Hu: Aznap valami különleges történt.En: That day, something special happened.Hu: Kihirdettek valamit a kollégiumi hirdetőtáblán, ami az egész egyetemet felbolygatta.En: Something was announced on the dormitory bulletin board that stirred up the entire university.Hu: A kollégium egy kényelmes, bár kissé zsúfolt hely volt, ahol a diákok különféle stílusos plakátokkal és saját készítésű díszekkel tették otthonossá a tereket.En: The dormitory was a cozy, albeit slightly crowded, place where students made the spaces homely with various stylish posters and homemade decorations.Hu: A közösségi szobába lépve Levente azonnal megérezte a frissen főzött kávé illatát, és a sarokban halk beszélgetések zsongása töltötte be a levegőt.En: As he stepped into the communal room, Levente immediately noticed the smell of freshly brewed coffee and the low hum of conversations filling the air in the corner.Hu: A hirdetőtábla elé lépve meglátta, hogy egy titokzatos üzenet várja: "A kincs, mely rejtve nyugszik, az elfeledett tudás kulcsa."En: Approaching the bulletin board, he saw that a mysterious message awaited him: "The treasure which lies hidden is the key to forgotten knowledge."Hu: Levente szemei felragyogtak, és gyorsan megkereste Évát és Balázst.En: Levente's eyes sparkled, and he quickly sought out Éva and Balázs.Hu: Éva, a szkeptikus és gyakorlatias biológia szakos lány, aki nem sokra becsülte az efféle rejtélyeket, de Levente lelkesedése miatt végül beleegyezett, hogy segítsen.En: Éva, the skeptical and practical biology major, didn't think much of such mysteries, but due to Levente's enthusiasm, she eventually agreed to help.Hu: Balázs, az építészmérnök hallgató, aki szerette a fejtörőket, szintén csatlakozott hozzájuk.En: Balázs, the architecture student who loved puzzles, also joined them.Hu: A titokzatos üzenet megfejtése nem volt egyszerű.En: Unraveling the mysterious message was not easy.Hu: Az egyetemi élet nyüzsgése és a szigorú tanulmányi kötelezettségek akadályozták őket.En: The bustling university life and strict academic obligations hindered them.Hu: De amikor csak szabadidejük engedte, nyomok után kutattak.En: But whenever their free time allowed, they searched for clues.Hu: Levente, Éva és Balázs az egyetemi könyvtár régi térképeit böngészték, és az épület minden zugát bejárták.En: Levente, Éva, and Balázs browsed the old maps in the university library and explored every nook of the building.Hu: Végül kiderült, hogy az üzenet egy régi, elhagyatott könyvtárszárnyra vonatkozott, amit hamarosan felújítanak.En: Eventually, it turned out that the message referred to an old, abandoned library wing that was soon to be renovated.Hu: Az egyetemtől külön engedélyt kértek, hogy bejuthassanak oda.En: They asked for special permission from the university to enter it.Hu: Mikor beléptek, a poros polcok között sétálva furcsa érzés kerítette hatalmába őket; mintha régi idők szellemei figyelnék minden lépésüket.En: As they walked among the dusty shelves, a strange sensation took hold of them; it was as if spirits from old times were watching their every move.Hu: Az izgalmak csúcspontján Levente és barátai a padló deszkái alatt találtak egy időkapszulát.En: At the height of excitement, Levente and his friends found a time capsule under the floorboards.Hu: Mikor kinyitották, a benne lévő levelek és tárgyak az egyetem hajdani hallgatóinak emlékiratait tárták eléjük, mesélve a régi idők diákéletéről - egy valódi történelmi kincs.En: When they opened it, the letters and objects inside revealed memoirs of the university's former students, telling stories of student life in bygone days — a true historical treasure.Hu: Bár Levente eredetileg azt remélte, hogy valami értékes tárgyra bukkan, rájött, hogy a legnagyobb kincs a múlt felfedezett történeteiben rejlett.En: Although Levente initially hoped to find some valuable object, he realized that the greatest treasure lay in the discovered stories of the past.Hu: A barátaival közös kaland pedig olyan élmény volt, amit sosem felejt el.En: The adventure with his friends was an experience he would never forget.Hu: Ahogy az őszi naplemente narancsos fényében visszafele sétáltak a kollégium felé, Levente elégedetten gondolt arra, hogy néha a múlt apró kis darabjai jelenthetik a legnagyobb kincset.En: As they walked back to the dormitory in the orange glow of the autumn sunset, Levente thought with satisfaction that sometimes the small pieces of the past can be the greatest treasure. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: élénkbreeze: szellősophomore: másodévesdormitory: kollégiumbulletin board: hirdetőtáblastirred up: felbolygattacozy: kényelmescrowded: zsúfoltcommunal: közösségibrew: főzötthum: zsongásmysterious: titokzatosskeptical: szkeptikuspractical: gyakorlatiasobligations: kötelezettségeknook: zugabandoned: elhagyatottrenovated: felújítanakshiver: érzés kerítette hatalmábaspirits: szellemeicapsule: kapszulátfloorboards: padló deszkáimemoirs: emlékirataitbygone: hajdaniglow: fényébensensation: érzéstreasure: kincsnostalgia: nosztalgiaadventure: kalandautumn: őszi

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Finding Home: Celebrating Zhongqiu Jie Away from Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-01-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的校园总有一种特别的感觉，枫叶飘飘，微冷的风轻轻拂过。En: The campus in autumn always has a special feeling, with fengye fluttering down and a slightly chilly breeze gently brushing by.Zh: 这是新学年的第一天，校园里充满了学生们的欢声笑语。En: It is the first day of the new academic year, and the campus is filled with the joyful laughter of students.Zh: 在大学宿舍大楼里，李梅正在整理房间。En: Inside the university dormitory building, Li Mei is tidying up her room.Zh: 她是个很用功的学生，心里对新的学期充满期待，但也忍不住想家。En: She is a very diligent student, full of anticipation for the new semester, but she can't help but miss home.Zh: 中秋节快到了，这是一个团圆的节日，而她却不能回家。En: The Zhongqiu Jie (Mid-Autumn Festival) is approaching, a festival for reunion, yet she cannot return home.Zh: 李梅叹了口气，想着妈妈亲手做的月饼和热闹的家人聚会。En: Li Mei sighed, thinking of her mother's homemade yuebing and the lively family gatherings.Zh: 她打开窗户，让新鲜空气进入房间。En: She opened the window, letting fresh air into the room.Zh: 就在这个时候，她的室友陈伟和刘芳进来了。En: Just then, her roommates Chen Wei and Liu Fang came in.Zh: “李梅，你在想什么呢？En: "Li Mei, what are you thinking about?"Zh: ”刘芳问。En: Liu Fang asked.Zh: “我想家了，”李梅答道，语气中流露出一丝忧伤。En: "I'm homesick," Li Mei replied, her tone tinged with a trace of sadness.Zh: 陈伟笑了笑：“别担心，我们可以在这里一起过中秋节！En: Chen Wei smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can celebrate Zhongqiu Jie together here!"Zh: ”李梅觉得这是个好主意，于是她决定组织一场宿舍的中秋节庆祝活动。En: Li Mei thought it was a great idea, so she decided to organize a Zhongqiu Jie celebration in the dorm.Zh: 她与陈伟和刘芳商量该如何布置。En: She discussed with Chen Wei and Liu Fang on how to decorate.Zh: 她们买来了纸灯笼，挂在宿舍的每一个角落。En: They bought paper lanterns and hung them in every corner of the dormitory.Zh: 三个人还一起动手做了一些简单的月饼，陈伟不太会做，但他负责切水果。En: The three of them also made some simple yuebing together, although Chen Wei wasn't very skilled at it, he was responsible for cutting the fruit.Zh: 中秋节前夜，宿舍充满了节日的氛围。En: On the night before Zhongqiu Jie, the dormitory was filled with a festive atmosphere.Zh: 李梅看着这些灯笼，觉得暖意融融。En: Li Mei looked at the lanterns and felt a warm glow.Zh: 她开始给大家讲她关于家人过中秋节的故事，分享节日的意义。En: She began telling everyone stories about her family celebrating Zhongqiu Jie, sharing the meaning of the festival.Zh: 那些故事让人动容，自然而然地拉近了大家的距离。En: Those stories were touching and naturally brought everyone closer together.Zh: 笑声充斥着房间，李梅心中的孤单也渐渐消散。En: Laughter filled the room, and Li Mei's feelings of loneliness gradually faded away.Zh: 庆祝活动的尾声，李梅的手机响了，是家人的视频通话。En: At the end of the celebration, Li Mei's phone rang; it was a video call from her family.Zh: “李梅，中秋快乐！En: "Li Mei, happy Zhongqiu Jie!"Zh: ”屏幕上，她看到了父母熟悉的面孔。En: On the screen, she saw her parents' familiar faces.Zh: 泪水在她眼眶中打转，但她的心里却满是欢喜。En: Tears welled up in her eyes, but her heart was filled with joy.Zh: 此刻，李梅感受到了一种全新的归属感。En: At that moment, Li Mei felt a new sense of belonging.Zh: 她明白，传统并不是固定的，而是可以随心创造的。En: She understood that tradition is not fixed but something that can be created at will.Zh: 在校园里与新朋友一起庆祝节日，她体验到了不同的温暖和分享的快乐。En: Celebrating the festival on campus with new friends, she experienced a different kind of warmth and the joy of sharing.Zh: 李梅的心充满了感激，她知道自己找到了新的平衡。En: Li Mei's heart was filled with gratitude, knowing she found a new balance.Zh: 她既能珍视家庭的传统，也能在新的环境中创造属于自己的节日记忆。En: She could cherish her family's traditions while creating her own holiday memories in a new environment.Zh: 中秋的月亮，依旧皎洁明亮，在这一刻，她懂得了如何在指尖的月光中寻找到家的感觉。En: The zhongqiu moon remained bright and clear, and at that moment, she understood how to find a sense of home in the moonlight at her fingertips. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋天fluttering: 飘飘breeze: 微风diligent: 用功anticipation: 期待reunion: 团圆homemade: 亲手做的gatherings: 聚会homesick: 想家tinged: 流露decorated: 布置lanterns: 灯笼corner: 角落festive: 节日的glow: 暖意touching: 动容naturally: 自然而然gradually: 渐渐loneliness: 孤单video call: 视频通话joy: 欢喜belonging: 归属感tradition: 传统share: 分享gratitude: 感激balance: 平衡cherish: 珍视memories: 记忆moon: 月亮bright: 皎洁

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Serenity: A Kyoto Tea Ceremony's Timeless Lesson Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-01-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 清水寺の緑豊かな丘が広がる京都の静かな一角。En: In a quiet corner of Kyoto, the green, lush hills of Kiyomizu-dera spread out.Ja: 夏の名残を感じるセミの声が響く中、ハルトは友達のユキと一緒に茶室に向かって歩いていました。En: As the sound of cicadas echoed, still carrying the remnants of summer, Hiroto walked towards a tea room with his friend Yuki.Ja: 「ねえ、ハルト、今日はちゃんとリラックスしてね」とユキが笑顔で言いました。En: "Hey, Hiroto, make sure to relax today," Yuki said with a smile.Ja: 彼女は地元の人で、京都の伝統や文化が大好きです。En: She is a local and loves the traditions and culture of Kyoto.Ja: ハルトは真面目な学生で、すぐに始まる大学の授業を気にして心が乱れがちです。En: Hiroto is a serious student, often troubled by thoughts of the university classes about to begin.Ja: 「わかってる。でも、考えずにいるのは難しいよ」とハルトはため息まじりに答えました。En: "I know, but it's hard not to think about it," he replied with a sigh.Ja: 茶室は畳が敷かれた静かな場所です。En: The tea room is a quiet place with tatami mats.Ja: 入口に立つと、茶の道具が整然と並べられ、美しい和の空間が広がりました。En: Standing at the entrance, the tea utensils were neatly arranged, and a beautiful Japanese atmosphere spread out before them.Ja: 茶道師匠の直子さんがやわらかく微笑み、二人を迎えました。En: The tea ceremony master Naoko welcomed the two with a gentle smile.Ja: 「ようこそ。どうぞ、お座りください。今日は心を落ち着けて、茶の美しさを楽しんでください。」En: "Welcome. Please, have a seat. Today, calm your mind and enjoy the beauty of tea."Ja: ハルトは緊張しつつも座り、周りを見回しました。En: Although nervous, Hiroto sat down and looked around.Ja: 窓からは青々とした草木が見え、風が心地よく窓を通り抜けます。En: Outside the window, verdant greenery was visible, and a pleasant breeze passed through the window.Ja: しかし、心の中では未来の不安が続いていました。En: However, within his heart, the anxiety of the future lingered.Ja: そんな時、ナオコさんが静かに言いました。「今この瞬間が大切。茶は一瞬、美しいものを感じるためのものです。」En: Just then, Naoko quietly said, "This moment is important. Tea is meant to make you appreciate beauty in a fleeting moment."Ja: ナオコさんが茶を立て始めると、ハルトの目から不安が少しずつ溶け出しました。En: As Naoko began to prepare the tea, Hiroto's anxiety gradually began to dissolve.Ja: 茶の色、香り、そしてナオコさんの動きすべてが調和して、特別な空気が生まれました。En: The color of the tea, its aroma, and all of Naoko's movements harmonized to create a special atmosphere.Ja: ユキも静かにその様子を見守っています。En: Yuki also silently observed the scene.Ja: そして茶を飲む瞬間、ハルトはふいに気づきました。忙しい未来のことを考えるよりも、今を生きることの美しさ。En: In the moment he drank the tea, Hiroto suddenly realized the beauty of living in the now, rather than worrying about the busy future.Ja: それを忘れてはいけないんだ。En: He didn't want to forget this.Ja: ハルトの顔には、次第に微笑みが浮かびました。En: His face slowly began to show a smile.Ja: 茶会が終わると、彼の心には静かな平和が満ちていました。En: When the tea ceremony ended, a calm peace filled his heart.Ja: 「今日は本当にありがとう、ユキ、ナオコさん。学ぶことができてよかった」とハルトは心から感謝しました。En: "Thank you so much, Yuki, Naoko. I'm glad I could learn this," Hiroto expressed his heartfelt gratitude.Ja: その日、ハルトは心の中に新しい決意を持って帰路につきました。未来の不安よりも、今を大切に生きること。En: That day, Hiroto headed home with a new determination in his heart: to cherish the present rather than worrying about future anxieties.Ja: 清水寺の夜空を見上げ、ハルトは微笑みました。En: Looking up at the night sky over Kiyomizu-dera, Hiroto smiled.Ja: その空は、何も言わずに彼の決意を優しく受け入れていました。En: The sky tenderly embraced his resolve, saying nothing at all. Vocabulary Words:lush: 緑豊かなechoed: 響くremnants: 名残utensils: 道具tatami: 畳verdant: 青々としたharmonized: 調和fleeting: 一瞬anxiety: 不安linger: 続いているobserve: 見守るresolve: 決意cherish: 大切にするdetermination: 決意acknowledged: 気づくatmosphere: 空間glimpse: 見回すentrance: 入口gently: やわらかくperspective: 観点serene: 静かなmomentous: 大切embraced: 受け入れてgrateful: 感謝anticipation: 期待admire: 楽しんでbreeze: 風vista: 見えるapreciate: 感じるcreate: 生まれます

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Hidden Dangers and Heroic Bonds: A College Garden Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-08-29-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A borús nyári délután hamar átadta helyét a meleg napfénynek a tanintézet vastag falai között.En: The gloomy summer afternoon quickly gave way to warm sunshine within the thick walls of the educational institute.Hu: Bence, Reka és Zoltán az árnyas kertben álltak a projekthez szükséges eszközökkel körülvéve.En: Bence, Reka, and Zoltán stood in the shady garden, surrounded by the tools needed for their project.Hu: A diákok egy gyógynövényes kertet terveztek, hogy bemutassák az iskola zöld törekvéseit.En: The students were planning a herbal garden to showcase the school's green initiatives.Hu: A táj körülöttük középkori várakra emlékeztette őket, hiszen Eger történelmi légköre mindig jelen volt.En: The landscape around them reminded them of medieval castles, as Eger's historical atmosphere was always present.Hu: Bence mindig is kicsit visszahúzódó volt, de szerette volna megmutatni, hogy bátor és ügyes.En: Bence had always been a bit reserved, but he wanted to show that he was brave and skillful.Hu: Reka ezt tudta és bátorította őt, hogy lépjen ki a komfortzónájából.En: Reka knew this and encouraged him to step out of his comfort zone.Hu: Zoltán, az új diák, különleges bájával vonzotta magára a figyelmet, és a többiekhez hasonlóan Bencének is imponált.En: Zoltán, the new student, attracted attention with his special charm, and like the others, impressed Bence as well.Hu: Szépen kezdtek dolgozni, amikor Zoltán hirtelen felkiáltott: "Fiúk-lányok, nézzétek, milyen különleges növényt találtam!En: They started working nicely when Zoltán suddenly exclaimed, "Boys and girls, look at this special plant I found!"Hu: " A növény piros és zöld levelei csábítóan fénylettek a napfényben.En: The plant's red and green leaves glistened enticingly in the sunlight.Hu: Unknown to them, ez a növény Bence számára veszélyes volt.En: Unknown to them, this plant was dangerous for Bence.Hu: Réka közelebb ment, kíváncsian szemlélte az új növényt.En: Réka moved closer, curiously examining the new plant.Hu: Bence tudta, hogy allergiás bizonyos növényekre, de nem akarta beismerni, hogy ez a helyzet most is fennáll.En: Bence knew he was allergic to certain plants, but he didn't want to admit that this was the case now.Hu: "Semmi komoly", gondolta, és folytatta a munkát.En: "It's nothing serious," he thought, and continued working.Hu: Ahogy telt az idő, Bence kezdett furcsán érezni.En: As time passed, Bence began to feel strange.Hu: A szeme viszketett, és egyre nehezebben vett levegőt.En: His eyes itched, and he found it increasingly difficult to breathe.Hu: De büszkesége nem engedte, hogy szóljon erről.En: But his pride wouldn't allow him to speak up about it.Hu: Nemsokára azonban a helyzet rosszabbodott.En: However, the situation soon worsened.Hu: Bence rogyadozó lábakkal próbált egy köves úton járni, de ahogy a mező szélét elérték, a világ elsötétült előtte.En: Bence, with faltering legs, tried to walk on a stony path, but as they reached the edge of the field, the world darkened before him.Hu: Reka késlekedés nélkül hívott segítséget, Zoltán pedig azonnal Bence mellé térdelt, próbálva eszméleténél tartani őt.En: Without delay, Réka called for help, and Zoltán immediately kneeled beside Bence, trying to keep him conscious.Hu: A kórházba érve az orvosok gyorsan cselekedtek.En: At the hospital, the doctors acted quickly.Hu: Bence a sima, fehér szobában ébredt, ahol a napfény lágyan szűrődött be az ablakon.En: Bence woke up in a smooth, white room where the sunlight softly filtered through the window.Hu: Reka és Zoltán mosolyogva ültek mellette.En: Réka and Zoltán sat beside him, smiling.Hu: "Örülök, hogy jól vagy," mondta Reka, megfogva Bence kezét.En: "I'm glad you're okay," Réka said, holding Bence's hand.Hu: Zoltán pedig bólintott: "Csapatmunka nélkül nem sikerült volna.En: Zoltán nodded, "Without teamwork, it wouldn't have been possible."Hu: "Bence hálásan nézett rájuk.En: Bence looked at them gratefully.Hu: Megtanulta a leckét: fontos az őszinteség, és nem szégyen a többiek segítségét kérni.En: He learned the lesson: honesty is important, and there is no shame in asking for others' help.Hu: Most már bátran szembenézhetett a jövő kihívásaival, mert tudta, hogy nincs egyedül.En: Now he could bravely face future challenges, knowing he wasn't alone. Vocabulary Words:gloomy: borúsquickly: hamarsunshine: napfényeducational institute: tanintézetsurrounded: körülvéveherbal garden: gyógynövényes kertinitiatives: törekvéseklandscape: tájmedieval: középkorihistorical atmosphere: történelmi légkörreserved: visszahúzódócomfort zone: komfortzónacharm: bájattracted: vonzottaenticingly: csábítóanallergic: allergiásadmit: beismernifaltering: rogyadozóstony path: köves útdarkened: elsötétültdelay: késlekedéskneel: térdelsmooth: simafiltered: szűrődöttsmiled: mosolyogvagratefully: hálásanhonesty: őszinteségpride: büszkeségchallenge: kihívásteamwork: csapatmunka

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From School Supplies to Friendship: A Notebook's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-29-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の終わり、穏やかな丘に囲まれた寄宿学校は活気にあふれていました。En: At the end of summer, the boarding school nestled among gentle hills was bustling with energy.Ja: 学生たちは、新学期に向けて忙しく準備をしていました。En: The students were busy preparing for the new school term.Ja: 近くの町には、古い本屋が一軒あります。En: In the nearby town, there was an old bookstore.Ja: 紙とインクの香りが漂い、心地よい雰囲気の場所です。En: The scent of paper and ink wafted through the air, creating a cozy atmosphere.Ja: 生徒たちはそこで、必要な学用品を探していました。En: The students were there, searching for the necessary school supplies.Ja: 晴れた日、ハルトとアイコもその店を訪れました。En: On a sunny day, Haruto and Aiko also visited the store.Ja: ハルトは一生懸命な学生で、先生や友達に良い印象を与えたいと思っていました。En: Haruto was a diligent student who wanted to make a good impression on his teachers and friends.Ja: 完璧な学用品を手に入れ、学期のチャレンジに備えたいと考えていました。En: He was eager to get the perfect school supplies to prepare for the challenges of the term.Ja: 一方、アイコはもっとリラックスした性格で、学校生活の社交的な面を楽しんでいました。En: On the other hand, Aiko had a more relaxed personality and enjoyed the social aspects of school life.Ja: 彼女は新しいものを探したり、楽しい場所を見つけるのが好きでした。En: She loved to explore new things and find fun places.Ja: アイコは、個性を表現するユニークでクリエイティブな文房具を探していました。En: Aiko was on the hunt for unique, creative stationery that expressed her personality.Ja: 店の中は混雑していました。En: The store was crowded.Ja: すべての学生が必要なものを買おうと急いでいます。棚には少しずつ空きが目立ち始めていました。En: All the students were rushing to buy what they needed, and the shelves were gradually starting to show empty spaces.Ja: ハルトはリストを手に取り、必要なものを優先して購入しようとしていました。En: Haruto held a list in his hand, trying to prioritize his purchases.Ja: しかし、アイコは目に留まる珍しいものに心を奪われていました。En: However, Aiko was captivated by the unusual things that caught her eye.Ja: 「ハルト、これ見て！すごくかわいいクリップボードよ。」アイコは目を輝かせて言いました。En: "Haruto, look at this! It's such a cute clipboard," Aiko said with sparkling eyes.Ja: 「でも、必要じゃないよね？」ハルトは少し困惑しながら答えました。En: "But we don't need it, right?" Haruto replied, slightly puzzled.Ja: やがて、店は閉店の時間が近づいてきました。En: Eventually, the store was nearing closing time.Ja: そのとき、ハルトは棚の最後に残ったノートを見つけました。En: At that moment, Haruto found the last notebook left on the shelf.Ja: それは彼にとって完璧なノートでした。En: It was the perfect notebook for him.Ja: しかし、その芸術的な表紙はアイコも気に入ってしまいました。En: However, its artistic cover also caught Aiko's fancy.Ja: 「これ、二人とも欲しいみたいだね。」と、アイコは微笑みました。En: "It seems we both want this," Aiko smiled.Ja: ハルトは少し考えました。En: Haruto thought for a moment.Ja: 結局、二人が一緒に使えるものにしてみようと決めました。En: In the end, he decided they should make it something they could use together.Ja: 「このノート、一緒に使おうか？宿題も計画も、交代で書いたら面白いかもね。」と提案しました。En: "How about we share this notebook? It might be interesting if we alternately write our homework and plans in it," he suggested.Ja: アイコはうれしそうにうなずきました。En: Aiko nodded happily.Ja: 「いい考えね！それに、あなたのアイデアを書いたら、もっと有意義になると思う。」En: "Great idea! And I think it will be more valuable if we include your thoughts too."Ja: その日、ハルトとアイコはお互いの視点を理解する機会を得ました。En: That day, Haruto and Aiko gained an opportunity to understand each other's perspectives.Ja: ハルトは少しずつ自発的な面を受け入れ始め、アイコは楽しさと責任のバランスの重要性を理解しました。En: Haruto began to embrace spontaneity little by little, and Aiko understood the importance of balancing fun with responsibility.Ja: ベル祭りの灯籠が夜空に輝くころ、二人は寄宿学校へと戻っていきました。En: As the lanterns of the Bell Festival shone in the night sky, the two of them returned to the boarding school.Ja: そのノートは、彼らの友情と新しい視点を象徴する貴重な1ページとなりました。En: That notebook became a precious page symbolizing their friendship and newfound perspectives. Vocabulary Words:boarding school: 寄宿学校nestled: 囲まれたbustling: 活気にあふれていたscent: 香りwafted: 漂いcozy: 心地よいdiligent: 一生懸命なimpression: 印象personality: 性格unique: ユニークcreative: クリエイティブstationery: 文房具crowded: 混雑していたgradually: 少しずつprioritize: 優先してcaptivated: 心を奪われていたclipboard: クリップボードpuzzled: 困惑しながらartistic: 芸術的なfancy: 気に入ったalternately: 交代でperspectives: 視点spontaneity: 自発的な面valuable: 有意義opportunity: 機会symbolizing: 象徴するlanterns: 灯籠festival: 祭りchallenge: チャレンジresponsibility: 責任

Rev. Dr. Peter Nafzger joins Mark and Julianna to talk about our theme of community and how we can carry it forward in healthy youth ministry.   Bio: Rev. Dr. Peter Nafzger is an Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Director of Student Life at Concordia Seminary here in St. Louis.  He served a congregation in Minnesota before coming to the Seminary. Peter has served on our Theological Advisory Team for several Gatherings and wrote the thematic paper for the 2025 Gathering.  Resources: YouthESource Website – youthesource.com  LCMS Youth Gathering – lcmsgathering.com 

With over 30 years of experience discipling students at Bob Jones University, Chief Student Development Officer, Jon Daulton, has a heart for college students. He loves being around them and he loves being part of what God is doing in their lives. Listen as Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations, John Matthews, talks with Jon about the mission statement of Student Life at BJU and how the team of mentors, counselors and leaders work together to mentor students in a relational model of discipleship.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Dr. Elizabeth Smith join us to talk about her Social Work Practices course and new 3-year online degree programs available at Moody. Dr. Smith is the Associate Dean of Academics for Moody Online and the Program Head of the Children and Family Ministry. She is also a Professor for Moody Online and on the Chicago campus. We then had Allie Marie Smith join us to discuss the effects of social media on our mental health. Allie is an award-winning author, speaker, entrepreneur, life coach, and podcast host. She is also the founder and CEO of Wonderfully Made, a non-profit that empowers girls and women to know their God-given value, identity, and purpose through flourishing lives and vibrant mental health. She is also the author of “Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, Reclaim Your Joy.” We then discussed how, when we renew our minds, we will be able to discern the Will of God, and this is affirmed in Romans 12:1-2. Then we had Dr. William Washington join us to discuss the happenings at the MBI Chicago Campus. Dr. Washington is Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment at MBI. He oversees the departments of Academic Records, Admissions, Counseling, Residence Life, Health Service, Student Activities & Orientation, Food Service, Central Post Office, and Student Life. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Discerning the Will of God [10:35-17:58 ] Dr. Elizabeth Smith Interview (Moody Online) [18:07- 29:55] Allie Marie Smith Interview (Mental Health) [37:12- 44:18] Dr. William Washington Interview (Moody Chicago) [44:28-51:34 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Dr. Elizabeth Smith join us to talk about her Social Work Practices course and new 3-year online degree programs available at Moody. Dr. Smith is the Associate Dean of Academics for Moody Online and the Program Head of the Children and Family Ministry. She is also a Professor for Moody Online and on the Chicago campus. We then had Allie Marie Smith join us to discuss the effects of social media on our mental health. Allie is an award-winning author, speaker, entrepreneur, life coach, and podcast host. She is also the founder and CEO of Wonderfully Made, a non-profit that empowers girls and women to know their God-given value, identity, and purpose through flourishing lives and vibrant mental health. She is also the author of “Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, Reclaim Your Joy.” We then discussed how, when we renew our minds, we will be able to discern the Will of God, and this is affirmed in Romans 12:1-2. Then we had Dr. William Washington join us to discuss the happenings at the MBI Chicago Campus. Dr. Washington is Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment at MBI. He oversees the departments of Academic Records, Admissions, Counseling, Residence Life, Health Service, Student Activities & Orientation, Food Service, Central Post Office, and Student Life. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Discerning the Will of God [10:35-17:58 ] Dr. Elizabeth Smith Interview (Moody Online) [18:07- 29:55] Allie Marie Smith Interview (Mental Health) [37:12- 44:18] Dr. William Washington Interview (Moody Chicago) [44:28-51:34 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Dr. Elizabeth Smith join us to talk about her Social Work Practices course and new 3-year online degree programs available at Moody. Dr. Smith is the Associate Dean of Academics for Moody Online and the Program Head of the Children and Family Ministry. She is also a Professor for Moody Online and on the Chicago campus. We then had Allie Marie Smith join us to discuss the effects of social media on our mental health. Allie is an award-winning author, speaker, entrepreneur, life coach, and podcast host. She is also the founder and CEO of Wonderfully Made, a non-profit that empowers girls and women to know their God-given value, identity, and purpose through flourishing lives and vibrant mental health. She is also the author of “Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, Reclaim Your Joy.” We then discussed how, when we renew our minds, we will be able to discern the Will of God, and this is affirmed in Romans 12:1-2. Then we had Dr. William Washington join us to discuss the happenings at the MBI Chicago Campus. Dr. Washington is Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment at MBI. He oversees the departments of Academic Records, Admissions, Counseling, Residence Life, Health Service, Student Activities & Orientation, Food Service, Central Post Office, and Student Life. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Discerning the Will of God [10:35-17:58 ] Dr. Elizabeth Smith Interview (Moody Online) [18:07- 29:55] Allie Marie Smith Interview (Mental Health) [37:12- 44:18] Dr. William Washington Interview (Moody Chicago) [44:28-51:34 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Dr. Elizabeth Smith join us to talk about her Social Work Practices course and new 3-year online degree programs available at Moody. Dr. Smith is the Associate Dean of Academics for Moody Online and the Program Head of the Children and Family Ministry. She is also a Professor for Moody Online and on the Chicago campus. We then had Allie Marie Smith join us to discuss the effects of social media on our mental health. Allie is an award-winning author, speaker, entrepreneur, life coach, and podcast host. She is also the founder and CEO of Wonderfully Made, a non-profit that empowers girls and women to know their God-given value, identity, and purpose through flourishing lives and vibrant mental health. She is also the author of “Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, Reclaim Your Joy.” We then discussed how, when we renew our minds, we will be able to discern the Will of God, and this is affirmed in Romans 12:1-2. Then we had Dr. William Washington join us to discuss the happenings at the MBI Chicago Campus. Dr. Washington is Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment at MBI. He oversees the departments of Academic Records, Admissions, Counseling, Residence Life, Health Service, Student Activities & Orientation, Food Service, Central Post Office, and Student Life. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Discerning the Will of God [10:35-17:58 ] Dr. Elizabeth Smith Interview (Moody Online) [18:07- 29:55] Allie Marie Smith Interview (Mental Health) [37:12- 44:18] Dr. William Washington Interview (Moody Chicago) [44:28-51:34 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Dr. Elizabeth Smith join us to talk about her Social Work Practices course and new 3-year online degree programs available at Moody. Dr. Smith is the Associate Dean of Academics for Moody Online and the Program Head of the Children and Family Ministry. She is also a Professor for Moody Online and on the Chicago campus. We then had Allie Marie Smith join us to discuss the effects of social media on our mental health. Allie is an award-winning author, speaker, entrepreneur, life coach, and podcast host. She is also the founder and CEO of Wonderfully Made, a non-profit that empowers girls and women to know their God-given value, identity, and purpose through flourishing lives and vibrant mental health. She is also the author of “Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, Reclaim Your Joy.” We then discussed how, when we renew our minds, we will be able to discern the Will of God, and this is affirmed in Romans 12:1-2. Then we had Dr. William Washington join us to discuss the happenings at the MBI Chicago Campus. Dr. Washington is Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment at MBI. He oversees the departments of Academic Records, Admissions, Counseling, Residence Life, Health Service, Student Activities & Orientation, Food Service, Central Post Office, and Student Life. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Discerning the Will of God [10:35-17:58 ] Dr. Elizabeth Smith Interview (Moody Online) [18:07- 29:55] Allie Marie Smith Interview (Mental Health) [37:12- 44:18] Dr. William Washington Interview (Moody Chicago) [44:28-51:34 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Dr. Elizabeth Smith join us to talk about her Social Work Practices course and new 3-year online degree programs available at Moody. Dr. Smith is the Associate Dean of Academics for Moody Online and the Program Head of the Children and Family Ministry. She is also a Professor for Moody Online and on the Chicago campus. We then had Allie Marie Smith join us to discuss the effects of social media on our mental health. Allie is an award-winning author, speaker, entrepreneur, life coach, and podcast host. She is also the founder and CEO of Wonderfully Made, a non-profit that empowers girls and women to know their God-given value, identity, and purpose through flourishing lives and vibrant mental health. She is also the author of “Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, Reclaim Your Joy.” We then discussed how, when we renew our minds, we will be able to discern the Will of God, and this is affirmed in Romans 12:1-2. Then we had Dr. William Washington join us to discuss the happenings at the MBI Chicago Campus. Dr. Washington is Vice President of Student Life and Enrollment at MBI. He oversees the departments of Academic Records, Admissions, Counseling, Residence Life, Health Service, Student Activities & Orientation, Food Service, Central Post Office, and Student Life. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Discerning the Will of God [10:35-17:58 ] Dr. Elizabeth Smith Interview (Moody Online) [18:07- 29:55] Allie Marie Smith Interview (Mental Health) [37:12- 44:18] Dr. William Washington Interview (Moody Chicago) [44:28-51:34 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Swank, Executive Director of Parent and Family Programs at the University of Oregon, joins Dustin to unpack the transformative potential of family engagement in higher ed. Drawing on two decades of experience and her work with CampusESP and AHEPPP, Amy shares how institutions can strategically cultivate meaningful, lifelong relationships with parents and families—not just for student support, but to boost philanthropy, increase retention, and foster belonging.Guest Name: Amy Swank - Executive Director of Parent and Family Engagement, Philanthropy, and Student Life at University of OregonGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Amy Swank brings over 20 years of experience in higher education and currently serves as the Executive Director of Family Engagement, Philanthropy, and Student Life at the University of Oregon. A nationally recognized leader in parent and family engagement, Amy has a deep understanding of what families expect and need throughout their students' college journeys. At Oregon, she has built innovative programs that connect families to campus life, foster philanthropic support, and directly enhance the student experience.Amy is known for building meaningful, lasting relationships with families through intentional communication, proactive support, and inclusive opportunities for involvement. Her work not only strengthens the university's connection with families—it creates tangible impact for students. Amy also served as Past President of AHEPPP: Family Engagement in Higher Education, where she helped shape the national conversation around best practices in family engagement. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

Hi friends, and welcome back to the podcast. This one's going to be short—and honestly, it's an episode I didn't think I was going to record. Why? Well, if you've been following along with Cassidy's journey over the past year, you know we've covered a lot: from brainstorming her personal statement, to revising her supplements, to weighing her college acceptances. And when we wrapped Part 5, I figured we could leave it there. I thought it might be enough to know she had some great options. Silly me. You wrote in. You wanted to know: Where did she end up? So here we are: the final chapter (well, really the beginning) of Cassidy's college journey. In this quick update, Cassidy shares where she's heading this fall, why she chose it, and how she's getting ready for this next step. Huge thanks to Cassidy for letting us in on the process.  I hope you enjoy.   Play-by-Play 1:45 – How has Cassidy been spending the summer and preparing for college?  2:36 – Cassidy shares which school she will be attending this Fall 4:03 – What factors influenced Cassidy's final decision? 7:37 – What advice would Cassidy share with students and families going through this process? 8:43 – Closing thoughts    Resources: How to choose which college to attend: Key factors to consider College Essay Guy's Personal Statement Resources College Essay Guy's College Application Hub  

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: When Teamwork Triumphs: Sigrid and Olav's Academic Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-19-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen skinte gjennom de store vinduene i biblioteket på den videregående skolen i Oslo, og skapte mønstre på det blanke tregulvet.En: The sun shone through the large windows of the library at the high school in Oslo, creating patterns on the polished wooden floor.No: Det var slutten av sommeren, og lufta var fylt av en følelsen av ny start.En: It was the end of summer, and the air was filled with a sense of new beginnings.No: Blant radene med bøker og stille summing av elever som studerte, satt Sigrid og Olav ved et av de tre lange bordene.En: Among the rows of books and the quiet hum of students studying, Sigrid and Olav sat at one of the three long tables.No: Sigrid pustet dypt inn mens hun kikket skeptisk bort på Olav, som var mer opptatt av å tromme med fingrene på bordet enn å bla gjennom sidene i historieboka.En: Sigrid took a deep breath while she glanced skeptically over at Olav, who was more occupied with drumming his fingers on the table than flipping through the pages of the history book.No: "Vi må få en A på dette prosjektet," sa hun, med en tone som lignet mer på en ordre enn en bønn.En: "We need to get an A on this project," she said, with a tone that sounded more like an order than a plea.No: Olav smilte svakt.En: Olav smiled faintly.No: "Slapp av, Sigrid.En: "Relax, Sigrid.No: Jeg har noen ideer vi kan bruke.En: I have some ideas we can use."No: "Sigrid rynket på pannen.En: Sigrid furrowed her brow.No: Hva visste han om historie?En: What did he know about history?No: Hun hadde sett ham mer på skolegården enn på lesesalen.En: She had seen him more in the schoolyard than in the reading room.No: Å skulle jobbe sammen med Olav føltes som et gamblingprosjekt i motsetning til et skoleprosjekt.En: Working together with Olav felt like a gamble project rather than a school project.No: Uker gikk, og Sigrids frustrasjon vokste.En: Weeks went by, and Sigrid's frustration grew.No: Mens hun slet med å samle alle notatene, virket det som om Olav bare drev med lette oppgaver.En: While she struggled to compile all the notes, it seemed like Olav was only dealing with easy tasks.No: Hun vurderte seriøst å ta over hele prosjektet for å sikre at de oppnådde toppkarakteren hun visste hun trengte.En: She seriously considered taking over the entire project to ensure they achieved the top grade she knew she needed.No: "Olav, du må begynne å ta dette seriøst," sa hun en ettermiddag, hennes stemme hard og fast.En: "Olav, you need to start taking this seriously," she said one afternoon, her voice hard and firm.No: "Det virker som du ikke bryr deg i det hele tatt.En: "It seems like you don't care at all."No: "Olav stoppet opp, forbauset over tonen hennes.En: Olav stopped, surprised by her tone.No: Han hadde brukt flere kvelder på biblioteket hjemme, forsket grundig på temaet sitt.En: He had spent several evenings at the library at home, researching his topic thoroughly.No: Uten å si et ord, dro han frem en notatbok og begynte å forklare sine funn, klart og konsist.En: Without saying a word, he pulled out a notebook and began to explain his findings, clearly and concisely.No: Sigrid stirret på ham med store øyne, overrasket over dybden i hans arbeid.En: Sigrid stared at him with wide eyes, surprised at the depth of his work.No: Dette var vendepunktet.En: This was the turning point.No: Sigrid innså at hun hadde vært urettferdig.En: Sigrid realized she had been unfair.No: Hun hadde undervurdert Olav.En: She had underestimated Olav.No: Sammen dykket de inn i prosjektet, nå som et team.En: Together, they delved into the project, now as a team.No: De diskuterte, de utfordret hverandre, og for hvert problem de løste, vokste respekten deres for hverandre.En: They discussed, they challenged each other, and with every problem they solved, their respect for each other grew.No: Da prosjektet endelig var ferdig, var det ikke bare imponerende, men de hadde også skapt noe helt eget.En: When the project was finally completed, it was not only impressive, but they had also created something entirely their own.No: Sigrid hadde lært at samarbeid handlet om tillit, ikke bare arbeid.En: Sigrid had learned that collaboration was about trust, not just work.No: Og Olav, han sto litt stoltere ved siden av henne, vel vitende om at han hadde bevist noe, ikke bare for Sigrid, men for seg selv.En: And Olav, he stood a little prouder beside her, well aware that he had proven something, not just to Sigrid, but to himself.No: Skolebiblioteket var fremdeles stille.En: The school library was still quiet.No: Solen hadde begynt å gå ned, men innvendig var rommet fylt med en ny forståelse mellom to klassekamerater som hadde lært å se forbi hverandres fasader.En: The sun had begun to set, but inside, the room was filled with a new understanding between two classmates who had learned to see beyond each other's facades.No: De pakket sakene sine, nikket til hverandre, og gikk ut av biblioteket, med solnedgangen som en varm bakgrunn for deres nyfunne vennskap.En: They packed their things, nodded to each other, and walked out of the library, with the sunset as a warm backdrop for their newfound friendship. 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Outside the classroom, Hillsdale students embrace a fun and lively culture while nurturing a deep and profound community built on life-long friendships. Listen as Rebekah Bollen, ’06, Dean of Women and Jonathan Williams, ’26, Head RA of Simpson Residence, discuss student residential life on campus. They are joined by Rachel Marinko, ’20, Director of Student Programs, Ingrid Dornbirer, ’24, Director of Student Activities, Josiah Jagoda, ’25, Student Activities Board Events Team Lead, and Michaela Estruth, ’25, who all share their insight on the beloved traditions and student events that the entire campus enjoys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.