Student Life Unplugged
Welcome to our “Student Life Unplugged” podcast, where young people from diverse backgrounds share their experiences in navigating student life across the globe. Tune in as we explore the real conversations and candid stories of students — from their academic challenges to personal triumphs and everything in between.
This podcast offers a unique platform for students to voice their thoughts on a variety of topics such as adapting to new cultures, handling academic pressures, and planning future careers. Whether it’s students in the Europe discussing the nuances of studying abroad, or cousins in South-East Asia revealing the dynamics of male students’ experiences, each episode dives deep into aspects of student life that are seldom discussed openly.
Hosted by an experienced educator who has seen both sides of the academic spectrum, our podcast provides not just stories but also guidance and insights from someone who truly understands the student journey.
Student Life Unplugged
Latest Episodes
S3 E6 KOSOVO JORDAN - Esra - Learning in a war zone, know your scriptures, hijab freedom.
In the final episode of this series, I meet Esra, who is from Kosovo but currently studying Theology and Islamic Legislation in Jordan.In the podcast, we discuss life in Kosovo during the war, when schools were closed and children learne...
S3 E5 NIGERIA - Ava - Be the best, flogging, family life, teachers' daughter.
'Every parent tells their child to be the best in their class, so imagine if you have a lot of bests'In this week’s podcast, we travel to Nigeria and meet Ava, who has completed a degree in English Language and Literature and is now cons...
S3 E4 CHINA JAPAN - Zhou - 12+ hr school days, relationships banned, COVID 19, losing control.
Students in China spend 12 or more hours at school.In this week’s podcast, we speak to Zhou from China, who lays bare the country’s strict school regime. He talks about the long days and stern rules, where bag searches are common and rel...
S3 E3 INDONESIA TAIWAN - Anton - Bipolar, family tragedy, big dreams, scholarship.
How does living with bipolar disorder impact your education and daily life? In this week’s episode, we have an open and heartfelt conversation with Anton from Java about his personal journey with mental health.Anton was diagn...
S3 E2 SRI LANKA IRELAND - Anjalee - Trust Your Wings, Sri Lankan junk food, teleport into a freezer, Irish people
"Trust Your Wings" is the advice given to this week’s guest, Anjalee. Born in Sri Lanka, she grew up with a mother who always encouraged her to choose her own path. After completing her degree in Information Technology, she followed that advice...