Ever wondered what it’s like to live and study in the United States? In this episode, Oleksandr from Ukraine — currently a FLEX exchange student in Michigan — shares his experiences of life in the U.S. What are Americans really like? What challenges come with adapting to a new culture? And what is Teenь, the career-orientation organization he’s involved with? Tune in to hear his story and find the answers to these questions — and more. Institute of American Studies: https://linktr.ee/institut...
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Ever wondered what it’s like to live and study in the United States? In this episode, Oleksandr from Ukraine — currently a FLEX exchange student in Michigan — shares his experiences of life in the U.S. What are Americans really like? What challenges come with adapting to a new culture? And what is Teenь, the career-orientation organization he’s involved with? Tune in to hear his story and find the answers to these questions — and more. Institute of American Studies: https://linktr.ee/institut...
SPECIAL ISSUE: Run, Zainab, run: the first Afghan woman marathoner
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SPECIAL ISSUE: Run, Zainab, run: the first Afghan woman marathoner
Zainab Hussaini was born as a refugee in Iran and later returned to Afghanistan. In both countries, she faced numerous challenges but remained determined to pursue sports. Eventually, she began running and, in 2015, made history as the first Afghan woman to complete a marathon — despite being forced to train only in her backyard. After the Taliban takeover in 2021, Zainab fled Afghanistan and is now living in Rochester. Today, she works with Skateistan, an organization that provides children ...
Over the Globe
Ever wondered what it’s like to live and study in the United States? In this episode, Oleksandr from Ukraine — currently a FLEX exchange student in Michigan — shares his experiences of life in the U.S. What are Americans really like? What challenges come with adapting to a new culture? And what is Teenь, the career-orientation organization he’s involved with? Tune in to hear his story and find the answers to these questions — and more. Institute of American Studies: https://linktr.ee/institut...
