Checking In with Elliot Ramsey

Checking In With Dr. Yu Niiya

In this episode, we will talk to Japanese social and cultural psychologist, Dr. Yu Niiya. We will discuss her experience growing up in Switzerland and Japan, and compare these two experiences. We will also talk about her journey to becoming a social and cultural psychologist, and define each of these terms, and how they play out in Japanese society. We will discuss the Japanese concept of the self and how it shapes interactions, as well as the role of social norms and harmony in Japanese culture. Finally, we will discuss Dr. Niiya's lessons learned from social psychology and the wisdom she would like to share for the future. Tune in!

Checking In With Ousama Saaidi

In this episode, we talk to Ousama about his experience growing up as a Moroccan in the Netherlands, and some of the struggles he faced because of his ethnicity. We discuss his ethnic identity and how that has been shaped over time. We also talk about Islam and how this has impacted his life. Finally, we discuss Japan and how being here has impacted his journey and helped him grow. Tune In!

Checking In With Eric Miotto

In this episode, we talk to Italian student, Eric Miotto, about his life in Italian culture, and what led him to Japan. We discuss different aspects of Italian culture, and how they impacted Eric's journey, and how his love for music impacts his life. Then, we discuss Japanese culture, and our thoughts and experiences on this topic. We compare and contrast Italy and Japan, and what makes each of these countries unique. Tune in!

Checking In With Phillip Jackson

Welcome to Season 3. In today's episode of the show, we talk to guest Phillip Jackson about his and my own experience in Japanese culture. We discuss the differences between Japan and America, and the unique parts of Japan that make it such an intriguing country. We will look at the concept of Gaman, the hard work of the Japanese, the public transportation system, and many other aspects. We will also share some stories and memories from our time here. Tune in!

Checking In With Jadon Gramata

In this episode, we will talk to Jadon Gramata, a Boise State Senior and Health Science Major. He will discuss the importance of passion and how he found his passion in sales at Boise State. We will also relate passion to motivation and happiness and discuss its importance in enhancing the quality of our lives.