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Welcome! This Podcast is for you...yes YOU! The undecided individual living outside the USA, the confused and curious college student living in the USA, and yes even the distraught working class adult navigating the peaks and valleys of working in a foreign country. The L&SDistrict is for us all, the community of international students who make the bold move to relocate to the USA in search of better education and opportunities. This Podcast is hosted by two different, yet complementary wome ...
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S2Ep05: Credit Cards, Investing and Saving tips ft. The Rich Immigrant
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Financial Knowledge is very important in the life of every individual, and as International Students it is extremely important to know what you can and cannot do when it comes to your finances, using credit cards, and so much more. We caught up with The Rich Immigrant, for the second part of our conversation, to learn a couple of tips on using cred…
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S2Ep04: The Rich Immigrant's International Student Journey Pt1
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On this week's episode, we speak with Dee Olateru, also known as the founder of the Rich Immigrant; a platform that exists to position aspiring immigrants, 1st and 2nd generation immigrants to attain financial independence, and live fully. She is a 3-time immigrant, an executive at a large global firm, a recovering procrastinator, a travel blogger.…
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S2Ep03: Networking Effectively As An International Student
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On Episode 3, we sat down with the Author of The International Student Handbook. Sammy Hejazi is an International Student Advocate who has had the opportunity to work with a lot of International Students. As a former International Student, His mission is to Inspire successful professionals in the U.S. to become International Student advocates; to m…
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S2Ep02: International Student to Immigration Attorney
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On our 2nd episode we speak with an Immigration Attorney who started out as an International Student. We learn about her InternationalStudent Journey and so much more. • More about Dobrina’s practice https://ustunlawgroup.com/ • Visit our website https://www.thelsdistrict.com/ • Schedule a consultation session with us https://calendly.com/thelsdist…
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Aaaannddd we're back for another season of The L&S District Podcast! On our 1st episode we discuss the realities we faced as opposed to the expectations we had coming to America! Check out our website www.thelsdistrict.com Support the showBy TheL&SDistrict
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Welcome to Season 2 of The L&S District. Check out our website www.thelsdistrict.com Support the showBy TheL&SDistrict
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Bonus: Seasonal Depression During the Holidays
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"The holiday season is not only for rejoicing but one of reflection" On our final bonus episode for 2020, we decided to sit down with the founder of @soweheal , an instagram virtual community about mental wellness, and self worth for the WOC looking to heal and connect, Fatuma Dzilala(4th year Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology) As global stud…
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This special bonus episode is a conversation we had with Maria Khalil, a global student from The L&S District Family. With Thanksgiving just a day away, we shared some things we're thankful for even in the midst of a global pandemic; what we have planned for this year's thanksgiving, and what we really know about this holiday! https://forms.gle/Nsq…
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Ep07: A Conversation with L&S - Ayotunde x Efosa
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On our final episode, we interviewed two amazing Engineers! These guys really shared a lot of information on their individual journeys; how they came here, why, and how the experience has been for them as well. All the way from Florida to New York to Pennsylvania to Atlanta, these guys have had quite the journey. We thoroughly enjoyed this conversa…
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On Episode 6, we had a conversation with a Chemical Engineering Senior based in Cincinnati, A Biology-Psychology Student based in Illinois, Chicago and a Medical Student on rotations in Chicago. We caught up with these amazing global students, to touch base with them, and find out how they are coping with COVID-19 changes to their graduation and/or…
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On Episode 5, we breakdown our tagline "Gems for the global student". Are you a global student? Join us, as we discuss what it means to be a global student, what qualities one must possess in order to be considered a global student. We take a deep dive into our individual journeys and reflect on what tools, and what experiences pushed us to become …
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Ep04: Working in the United States - OPT/CPT
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On Episode 4: We briefly discuss what we are unlearning. We break down the biggest opportunities to work in the US: OPT, CPT(CoOps/internships), STEM Extension. It's probably every international students most stressful time after college. The process of interviewing, job hunting, getting rejections, job offers etc. We all go through it but there's …
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Ep03: How to have the littest springbreak on a budget
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Thinking of going on springbreak? Do it on a budget! Don't be the last minute friend to join the crew! Buy your tickets in advance! Don't be the cheap friend or the friend that takes 3hours to get ready! Be safe and have fun because that's what spring break is all about! We want to know what you did/ plan to do on your springbreak. Leave us a comme…
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On Episode 2 of TheLSDistrict, we discuss next steps... You've landed in the US, from the customs desk to campus housing,what you need to know! We discuss the importance of having your International Office's contact info on speed dial, incase any questions pop up at the border. Do you know the differences between living on campus and off campus...w…
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This is an introduction to L&S’s journey into America. This episode explores the different steps that one has to take before finally stepping foot on American soil. We discuss our different experiences around the questions, "Why did you move to America, and how did you go about that process of applying till you showed up on to your first day of cla…
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The Podcast every Global Student needs is here!!! Welcome to TheLSDistrict, hosted by your girls Lilian and Sharon. Step Into TheLSDistrict is a quick sneak peek of what we have in store for you all this season. So sit tight and listen with a hot cup of tea, cos we’re spilling it all for our Global Students. So tune in as we dish and spill on all t…
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