Welcome! Chai with Ping covers immigrant stories and minority issues like int'l students, life/work abroad, and identity issues with guests such as child sexual abuse advocate Eirliani Abdul Rahman, Adoptee Heritage Camp Coordinators Sarah & Emily Quinn, and Third Culture Kids Consultant Tanya Crossman. We hope to generate cross-cultural dialogues and understanding between communities. 👉🏼 Biweekly episodes release on Mondays (Hopefully) 🌐https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG/FB @chaiwithping…
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Basil and I talked about his native language Shona and his transitions from Zimbabwe to the U.S. as an international college student. What did he think about the food and other cultural differences? Why does he choose to stay in the US after his education? Contact Basil basilmasaisai@gmail.com If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ Ep117 Between Two Worlds: Zimbabwe to the U.S. ft. Vongai…
Vongai first came to South Carolina for a six-month internship in hospitality—but when COVID-19 hit in 2020, she unexpectedly found herself staying in the U.S. far longer than planned. Since then, she’s earned her master’s in Nonprofit Leadership and is now working with Mile High 360 in Denver. In this episode, we explore how she navigated building a life in the U.S., while reflecting on the…
After 11 years of marriage, David and Dolphin continue talking about their Language learning, communication during fights, and cultural adaptations. David is neurodivergent (ADHD). How do they adjust household chores? What caused their frustration in general? What if the frustrations don't disappear or are related to society? I asked them what tips worked for them that might benefit our listeners…
From the earliest online dating sites, cultural differences and similarities became the norm in relationships and marriages. How do Dolphin and David communicate and compromise throughout the year? Why did they decide to marry? What was it like for David to apply for permanent residency in Taiwan? How do they visit family? If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ [Africa] Ep107 South African…
After leaving China for a business trip, Tanya couldn't go back to her husband due to covid. She went back to Australia 5 years ago. How did she deal with this separation with immigration laws, finances and everything. How does working in China complicate the paperwork? Being apart in Australia and the US, it has been a tough process for them. Her book: Misunderstood Find her on FB…
Tanya has been on my show a few times talking about her work with Third Culture Kids (TCKs). This time, she shared her journey growing up, working in China, and finding her career in supporting TCKs. Her book: Misunderstood Find her on FB https://www.facebook.com/misunderstoodTCK on IG @misunderstoodtck https://www.instagram.com/misunderstoodtck/ Her previous episodes Ep48 Supporting Third Culture…
In this episode, I talked about why I went back to India after 6 years, the people and experiences I had during this super short trip, and how I reflected in between trips—big thanks to Rajesh uncle, Nipa auntie, Krishna, Pratee,k and Shubham. Writing with Fire Documentary https://youtu.be/MFBWKklVEOU?si=6zylttFjhu_2kops If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ [Chai Time] Ep100 Writing A…
I talked about how I landed on my current job as an Educational Learning Specialist at a medical school in Colorado. Med schools in the US are different from other countries and how do students strive for success? If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ [Chai Time] Ep100 Writing A Dissertation & Push Process ft. Ping ➡️ Ep95 I Graduated! ft. Ping ➡️ Ep75 Medical Interpreter in the U.S. w/…
Suman continues to tell us about his experience, fears, and concerns about cultures. We compared a bit of Indian and American culture. Being an international professional in the US can be unpredictable, and how does he navigate this? Part 1: Ep109 I Got Kicked Out From DMV ft. Suman Sirivella (1) Suman's IG @sirivellasuman https://www.instagram.com/sirivellasuman If you enjoy this episode, I…
Suman came to the US to study Geographic Information Systems. He encountered numerous interesting or culturally different clients at the IT center on campus. How did he handle them when clients were demanding? How did he adjust to cultural differences in Colorado, coming from a South Indian culture? Don't forget to follow up on part 2 of this episode. Suman's IG @sirivellasuman…
