Wandering Where We Belong: A Study Abroad Conversation Between World Walkers
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Looking for a journey that will redefine your perspective? This episode is a testament to the transformative power of travel and the resilience of the human spirit as we chat with Devin Walker and Leroy Adams, who are travelers, authors, and entrepreneurs. Devin's story from Los Angeles to become a globe-trotter and now a leader of study abroad experiences for diverse college students is encapsulated in his book "Wandering Where We Belong".
Our conversation unveils the rewards of studying and traveling abroad. Devin's journey, from The University of Wisconsin Madison to South Africa, via Turkey and Greece, and back to Wisconsin uncovered the stigmas and stereotypes associated with travel and offered reflections on race and privilege.
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Chapters
1. Entrepreneurs and Authors Connect (00:00:00)
2. Discovering Freedom Through Travel (00:04:08)
3. Travel and Study Abroad Challenges (00:08:53)
4. Race and Privilege in Travel Reflections (00:22:45)
5. Privilege and Travel (00:27:34)
6. Travel's Cultural Power (00:33:28)
7. Exploring African Travel and Business Opportunities (00:41:44)
8. Marriage, Love, and Transitions (00:49:22)
9. Financial Challenges and Relationship Goals (01:00:24)
10. Diversity in Education (01:07:49)
11. Promoting Study Abroad for Black Students (01:17:02)
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