The Multi-Culture-Verse
The Multi-Culture-Verse
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Honest, hilarious cultural connections. In this podcast, we connect with multicultural people and families to understand their challenges, and achievements, and share a few humorous stories that color the tapestry of life. We're dedicated to cultural awareness, and intercultural communication by inquiring how people from different cultural backgrounds experience life in the US and abroad. Powered by Firstory Hosting
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The podcast explores themes of cultural awareness, intercultural communication, and personal narratives through humor. Episodes delve into various subjects such as the challenges faced by immigrant families, humorous cultural misunderstandings, and the impact of race and identity. Notable episodes include discussions on loneliness and ethnicity, as well as the dynamics of teaching bilingual students.
Honest, hilarious cultural connections.
In this podcast, we connect with multicultural people and families to understand their challenges, and achievements, and share a few humorous stories that color the tapestry of life. We’re dedicated to cultural awareness, and intercultural communication by inquiring how people from different cultural backgrounds experience life in the US and abroad.
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Nabila and Sonia join our conversation about Bangladesh culture and North American experience.
Nabila Huq is a PhD candidate in Cultural Studies at Queen’s University in Canada. Previously, She has held many job titles – a Lecturer in English in Dhaka, Bangladesh, a cashier in St. John’s, Newfoundland, a call centre agent and a Library Shelver in British Columbia, and finally a Teaching Assistant in Kingston, Ontario. All these interesting experiences she has accumulated over the years have inspired her to take an autoethnographic approach in her writing. She enjoys having a strong cup of black tea mixed with the right amount milk and with a bite of Frybread.
Sonia Sharmin has been teaching English for 19 years. She began her career in Bangladesh after earning her B.A. (Hons.) in English and subsequently her MA in English Literature from the University of Dhaka. In 2011, Sonia came to the United States as a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant at the University of Georgia. This experience marked a significant turning point in her career as she immersed herself in American academia and culture. She decided to pursue further studies and returned to the University of Georgia, where she completed her Ph.D. in Language and Literacy Education in 2018. During her doctoral studies at UGA, Sonia met her husband, Joseph Samson, in Athens, Georgia, which she fondly refers to as her second home. Sonia, currently serves as a Lecturer in the Department of English and World Languages at Augusta University and Joseph Samson is an Assistant Professor of Medical Illustration at the same institution. Sonia’s academic background, international experience, and dedication to teaching highlight her contributions to the English and World Languages Department, enriching the educational experience for her students. She loves gardening and lives in Augusta, GA with her husband and five beautiful cats.
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