Borderless Minds Podcast Season 2 Premiere | Reflections, Career Editions & Policy Talk

Cerise Inganji Part 3 of 3: Perseverance, Sacrifices and Traveling

In the final part of this series, Cerise reflects on the perseverance it takes to be an immigrant and the importance of reminding yourself how far you’ve already come. She shares how gathering old documents while preparing to file for her green card, became a powerful reminder of everything she endured along the way. Cerise, Christian and Jado talk about the sacrifices that come with the pursuit of a better future, including long stretches of not seeing family. The episode closes on a lighter, more personal note as Cerise talks about her love for travel and birthdays and what kept her going through it all: God and her faith.

Cerise Inganji Part 2 of 3: Career, Visas and the Green Card Journey

In this episode, Cerise continues her journey, sharing how she moved from Little Rock, Arkansas to Nashville, Tennessee to work for a major company, all while navigating life on OPT, knowing the clock was already ticking. She reflects on the importance of maintaining strong relationships and the emotional toll of living on a visa. Cerise opens up about the highs and lows of balancing school, part-time work, and paying bills, all while navigating the uncertain path from an F-1 visa to a green card. The episode closes with an honest reflection on sacrifice: Is it all worth it?

Cerise Inganji Part 1 of 3: Culture Shock, Career Fairs & Courage

In this episode, Cerise shares her journey from growing up in Rwanda to studying in the U.S. on a prestigious presidential scholarship. She talks about how her childhood dream of becoming a pharmacist shifted once she got to college and discovered engineering. Cerise walks us through the culture shocks of moving to America, the transition into college life, and how a career fair led to the internship that eventually became her full-time role in Arkansas. She also opens up about the realities of working as a young Black woman in a male-dominated field—imposter syndrome, discrimination, and what it takes to stand your ground. A story of grit, reinvention, and finding your lane in a new world. Tune in!

Borderless Minds Podcast Season 2 Premiere | Reflections, Career Editions & Policy Talk

In this introductory episode of Season 2, Christian and Jado look back on their most memorable moments from Borderless Minds Season 1. They share what stood out from each guest — the lessons, laughter, and stories that defined our first season. As they look ahead, Christian & Jado tease exciting new additions for Season 2, including the Career Editions — a deeper dive into real career journeys, purpose, and growth. They wrap up the episode with a timely discussion on recent policy changes and how these shifts could affect people and communities in the future. Tune in for reflections, insights, and what’s next for Borderless Minds! 🌍 #BorderlessMinds #Podcast #CareerEditions #Season2 #PolicyTalk #Inspiration #internationstudents #immigrantstories

Nancy Umutoniwase: Part 3 of 3: From Internship to Job Offer | Navigating Work, Community & Future Goals

In this episode, Nancy shares how a friend looked out for her and helped her craft a strong resume and how networking opened the door to a paid summer internship in Arizona - An internship that resulted into a job offer before graduation. Nancy talks about the challenges of securing work permits and getting experience/internships while still in school Nancy reflects on how the internship changed the way her school department viewed her, leading to more recognition which made her feel a certain type of way. She also opens up about graduation, the role of community, embracing change, and her plans for the future. The episode closes with an honest conversation about navigating the H1B visa process and green card applications. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories from international students. #NancyUmutoniwase #InternationalStudentLife #InternshipSuccess #H1BVisa #GreenCardJourney #NetworkingTips #CareerDevelopment #DiversityInSTEM #StudentStories