Tween To Teen

Welcome to the first videocast from Tween To Teen! Today, we have Ayşe and Suden who are twins from Turkey. One twin goes to a boarding school while the other goes to a local public school. Originally we had just Suden as our guest but Ayşe surprised us with her appearance. The sisters discussed life in Turkey and their favorite parts of the beautiful country. They also brought out the unique culture, hidden gems and interesting tea flavors. My favorite are their stories of dance, music and theatre! Hope you enjoy this episode.

Join us in this exciting episode of "Tween To Teen " as we chat with Chloe Sabin, a vibrant teenager who embarked on a life-changing adventure through an exchange school program in Germany, thanks to the support of Rotary. Chloe shares her inspiring journey, from the moment she first heard about the exchange program in her local high school to her arrival in Germany. She dives deep into how Rotary Youth Exchange played a pivotal role in making her dream come true, from the application process to the pre-departure preparations. But that's not all! Chloe also spills the beans on her favourite extracurricular activities which got her into the program. She dishes out tips for making friends, embracing cultural differences, and making the most of this unique high school experience. If you're a teen dreaming of studying abroad or just curious about life in another country, this episode is packed with relatable experiences and insights that will make you want to pack your bags and embark on your own adventure! Don't miss this fascinating conversation on "Tween To Teen".

Shraddha Anu Shekar has written five books so far and is currently working on her sixth. Known by the monicker “The Teen Mythologist”, Shraddha’s work revolves around retelling mythological stories that have been passed down generations of storytellers. Additionally, she is interested in art, which includes photography, and has illustrated most of her books.

Tetyana or Taña is a musician of Ukrainian origin. In this episode she talks about her life, about when she moved for college and the struggles she faced. Apart from discussing sensitive and undermined topics, she expresses her love for music. She has recently started performing and is hoping to release her album soon. One of her biggest performances is with the Rolling Stones. The Ukraine war has really impacted her life and she talks about many ways to help the victims of the war as a tween or teen.

The love of music has always run through Srinidhi’s veins. Ever since she learned how to talk, she immediately resonated with the tunes of musical notes. She also found a way to express herself through the violin. Instead of simply being a hobby, music transformed into her one true solace. She’s also developed a keen interest in studying the many spheres of psychology, and constantly reads up on the human mind. You are going to hear all about this in this podcast episode today!