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Season 5 Episode 03: Mindfulness and Mental Health - Understanding Stress

Music: Glass Beads by Blue Dot Sessions In today's episode, we will go into the fascinating world of mindfulness and its profound impact on mental health. This episode will be broken into four segments, so we can have an in-depth understanding of the topics. Dr. Sanjay Gupta Jay Shetty --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

04-26
09:59

Season 5 Episode 02: Embracing New Horizons - A Guide for International Students in 2024

In today’s episode, we’ll delve into various aspects of being an international student, including cultural adaptation, academic challenges, finding community, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We’ll also share inspirational stories and advice from experienced individuals who’ve walked a similar path, offering practical tips to help you succeed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

01-20
07:25

Season 5 Episode 01: 2024 - Embracing Resilience and Empowerment

Hi everyone Welcome back  to the igowithigho podcast, the number 1 podcast in study abroad  where inspiration meets action! I want to start by saying Happy New Year! Welcome to 2024! But specially I would like to say Welcome To all our listeners who have always been with us, and welcome to all our new listeners. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

01-01
13:46

Season 4 Episode 05: Studying Abroad Etiquettes

Studying abroad is not just about attending classes in a foreign country; it’s about immersing yourself in a new culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

08-22
08:31

Season 4 Episode 04: Black Educators Making a Difference: Stories of Inspiration and Impact with Adam Smith

Adam Smith is an education leader whose experience lies at the intersection of math teaching and learning, teacher leadership, equity and social justice, and education research. His career includes roles as a high school math teacher, assistant professor of math, elementary math curriculum director, and education nonprofit leadership. Adam is passionate about ensuring that children who have been historically marginalized and excluded can see themselves as mathematicians and are given ample opportunities to realize their brilliance as math learners and doers. He believes in the power of transformative leadership to shift the educational paradigm to center and uplift Black and Brown students and communities. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

03-02
21:54

Season 4 Episode 03: Black Educators Making a Difference: Stories of Inspiration and Impact 1

Mr Ellwood Johnson shares his thoughts on Black History Month has an Educator. Ellwood Johnson is native and resident of Baltimore Maryland, where he currently teaches English and chairs the English department at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. In addition to teaching high school English, Ellwood has also taught a variety of literature and writing courses at a number of colleges in the Baltimore and Washington D.C. metropolitan areas. His academic interests include Victorian and Modern British fiction, postcolonial studies, and black diasporic literature. In his spare time, Ellwood enjoys reading, baking, and talking about the intersections of literature and culture. Ellwood is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where he received his B.A. and M.A. degrees in English literature. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

02-20
24:40

Season 4: Episode 01: Happy New Year/Words for 2023 with Igho Ekakitie

Hi everybody. Welcome to a new season in the igowithIGHO podcast. My name is Igho Ekakitie it's so exciting to be here with you once again. If you can hear me, that means we are in 2023. Happy New Year to you. Welcome to a new beginning. Welcome to a new season. You know, it's always exciting to be in New Year to celebrate with friends and families and loved ones, you know, and just to see the; the excitement in, in the air. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

01-09
06:10

Season 3 Episode 07: Study Hacks For Excellence in College

Excellence in college goes beyond skill. It stretches into other metrics including attitude, ability to network and consistency. Mr Igho sheds light on several important hacks to help students excel in college. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

07-27
17:19

Season 3 Episode 6:Impacting Humanity:From International Student to Ukrainian Volunteer -Anmol Gupta

This episode featured Anmol Gupta, an international student studying in Ukraine and soon-to-be surgeon. He left his home country, India, to Ukraine in 2014 in pursuit of his dream to study medicine and become a surgeon. Anmol has had to leave Ukraine and is currently in Hungary, due to the ongoing conflict. He has however not allowed himself be deterred by prevailing circumstances. He is currently a volunteer for humanitarian efforts in Hungary, aimed at helping millions of fleeing refugees settle in and find a new home. Having very recently received recognition by CNN via an interview for his tireless humanitarian efforts, his story is an inspiration to many. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

06-18
41:17

Season 3 Episode 05: Making The Right Connections in College/MarchForOurLives/PVCNigeira/Ukraine

This episodes opens with the March for our lives event in the US in support of Gun control measures, the PVC revolution in Nigeria, the war in Ukraine and finally the importance of making the right connections in college. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

06-12
10:51

Season 3 Episode 04: PhD in Canada: Expectations vs Reality with Ayomide Akande

Ayomide Akande was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. Currently she is a first year (almost second year!) PhD student at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. On this episode she talks about her experiences studying in Canada, Scholarships, her major. She enjoys taking pictures, meeting up with new people, hanging out with friends and blogging at hayorakande.wordpress.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

04-06
30:22

Season 3 Episode 03: Women’s History Month: Breaking Biases In Society with Muthoni Musangali

Muthoni Musangali is an Associate Professor in the Counseling Department at Webster University. She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University of Central Florida. She holds a MA in Counseling from Heidelberg College and a B.Ed. (Arts) from Kenyatta University, Kenya. She talks about the war in Ukraine, the difficulties women and girls face, biases in society, her works and her journey from an International Student to being a Professor! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

03-09
21:36

Season 3 Episode 02: The Fascinating Experience of Study in Germany with Nnamdi Okereke

Nnamdi shares experiences he has found fascinating as an international student in Germany and gives tips to prospective students. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

02-26
15:01

Season 3 Episode 01: The Great Question with Igho Ekakitie

There is a question that we must answer if we truly want to be the best in whatever we do! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

01-24
06:37

Season 2: Episode 14: The House Interview with Kari, Kadidia, John and Priscilla

Four friends share their experiences with our host. An exciting time with each one sharing their American experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

11-28
22:40

Season 2: Episode 13: Sports and Study Abroad: An athlete's dream with Marcos Erhart Schlabitz

Our passions drive us and many times, help us figure our life's purpose. Beyond books, school helps us find and pursue our real passion. Listen in as Marcos shares his journey through college so far, as well as how he has been able to excel as a student and pursue his passion as an athlete. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

10-18
16:52

Season 2: Episode 12: The GRIT Mentality with Igho Ekakitie

Resilience and perseverance is the thin line that separates those who really go far, and those who only scratch the surface in the quest for academic success and life in general. The big question is : DO YOU HAVE GRIT? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

08-30
12:20

Season 2: Episode 11: The Power of Dedication with Nicholas Onwumere

Episode 11 features Nicholas Onwumere @nichbenjr our SECOND IN-PERSON guest from Washington DC airs on Monday. He talks with our host Igho Ekakitie about the *POWER OF DEDICATION* and his experience at Morgan State University. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

07-12
21:27

Season 2: Episode 10: The Importance of Internships & STEM with Okhai Omuetebe

Our first In-Person interview and we’ve both had our Covid Vaccines @pfizerinc & Moderna. Okhai talks about the Importance of Internships, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics), life in University of North Texas (UNT) @unt and his start up company Calle skillweed @skillweed360 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

06-14
24:55

Season 2: Episode 9: How to Navigate Studying in Canada with Stephen Oguegbu

Stephen talks about how to Navigate studying in CANADA 🇨🇦, Life at University of Toronto and his digital platform that connects people through trade in Africa called tradr.ng --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igowithigho/message

05-22
26:31

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