The Quarterlife Pausecast

Acculturation: A sense of belonging as a child of immigrants living in the US with Rana Issa

Have you ever heard of a term called "acculturation"? According to its definition, it refers to the process by which an individual or group adopts the practices and values of one culture while still retaining their own culture of origin. Today, we're looking into this concept in the lens of an Iraqi American who refuged with her family from Iraq to Syria, and then the United States for a better future, Rana Issa. Being granted with a citizenship or a visa to live in another country doesn't render anyone immune to immigration-related stressors. It's such a great experience to hear Rana's stories as a child of immigrant - her childhood, challenges, and learning lessons she's gathered throughout her life. This episode is not to be missed! More information about this topics are linked below! https://www.vice.com/en/article/43kgzn/the-hidden-stress-of-growing-up-a-child-of-immigrants-v26n3 [https://www.vice.com/en/article/43kgzn/the-hidden-stress-of-growing-up-a-child-of-immigrants-v26n3] https://www.thoughtco.com/acculturation-definition-3026039 [https://www.thoughtco.com/acculturation-definition-3026039] https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2020-82627-002 [https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2020-82627-002]

Joyful Movements: Exercise with Joy and Love with Victoria Gawedzki

Happy new year everyone!!! I'm so thankful for your support to the Quarterlife Pausecast. My first guest of 2024 is Victoria Gawedzki. She's a doctor of physical therapy, physical therapist, certified personal trainer, and many more. Let's kick off this year with one of our favorite topics - joyful movements and how to exercise with joy and love. Whether you've just started or already doing exercises, we hope this episode is a good reminder of how strong you are, how fun exercises can be, and how small daily habits can make a difference! I wish you a year of love, challenges, and growth!

Change your major, change your life: The Value of Authenticity

Happy December! In this episode, my special guest Vrushangi Shah joins me to talk about her journey of finding and switching majors during undergraduate years and the value of being authentic as an early careerist. She is a SLU alumni and currently working as a Program Manager of the Adolescent & Young Adult Oncology Program at UCLA after earning her Master of Health Administration at University of Southern California. Choosing a major is an important decision that can shape our academic journey and future career. Yet, it can also be confusing, especially when we’re trying to figure out what feels “right” and “wrong” for us. Let’s hear about Vrushangi’s journey that has made her who she is today and some amazing advices from her!

Why America with Vinay Jagdale | The Abroad Series

Welcome back to the Quarterlife Pausecast! I'm bringing you another episode of the Abroad Series with my friend Vinay Jagdale for this latest episode. What is a better way to spend 20 minutes of your day learning about Vinay and his stories as an international student from India living in the US? Why would he want to travel across the world to pursue his education and future in the states? What does "out of comfort zone" mean to him? Let's find out!

Breaking People Pleasing Patterns with Tori Harwood

Happy October with the Quarterlife Pausecast! This month I'm having the one and only Tori Harwood to talk about people pleasing patterns. She is serving as a Wellness Coordinator at SLU Campus Recreation and Wellness with passion for mental health, suicide prevention, and student development. Tori also has some fun hobbies and stories that she shared with us in this podcast. Who are considered as people-pleasers? How does it feel like to be one? And how do you break these patterns? Let's dive into this episode with us! I hope you enjoy it and find something helpful for your own experience!