International Immersion

In this episode, I interview Michael Doud : soldier, corporate worker, world traveler, spiritualist, and author . Starting from his childhood we walk through each phase of his life and learn about his experiences and what he has learned and what advice he gives to live a better life.  You can Follow Michaels Instagram page here: https://instagram.com/michael.doud.author?utm_medium=copy_link&n...

In this episode, I recollect visiting the Tomb of the First Emperor of China and the Terra Cotta Army in Xi'an China. In a direct way, I describe what it was like to visit a place with such historical significance and what one can take away. Please let us know what you think of International Immersion Email: internationalimmersionpodcast@gmail.com FB: @INTLIMM IG: @internationalimmersion Youtube:...

In this first episode of two, we go in a slightly different direction and discuss the impact of the Rise of Islam and the Early Muslim Conquests. Specifically, this is broken down into three parts:  The world prior to Islam How Islam rose in Arabia The early Muslim conquests.  To aid in this analysis, they are discussed with a fellow historian who has studied this period extensively. Tog...

In this episode, I discuss with one of my graduate school colleagues from Turkey, about our program in China. Specifically, we recap on what led us to study in China, the graduate program, life in China as an international student, and its takeaways. As a former international student, I can attest to the numerous advantages and opportunities it provides. Please let us know what you think of Intern...

In this episode, we talk with two friends, one from Vietnam and one from Belgium who have maintained a friendship for more than a decade. They explain in detail how they met, developed their friendship, what they did together, and how they have stayed in touch and dealt with both culture and distance. Their story is one that can inspire and show that despite, distance, nationally, culture, so...

In this episode, we revisit a person who has traveled from Mainland China to the US during the CVOID-19 Pandemic, but now see what it was like to return to China from the US and see the differences. Specifically, like in the previous episode, she breaks down the process step by step from initial preparation to arrival and the aftermath. Her account is very eye-opening and displays the steps and ch...

In this episode, we sit down with Sara Im and dive into her life from Cambodia to her current residence in the US. Sara Im is an inspirational speaker and a survivor of the mass genocide in Cambodia describing in terrifying detail life under the Khmer Rouge and the atrocious hardships she faced. She is also an author of an award-winning book “How I Survived the Killing Fields”.  Sara gra...

In part two of this episode, we finish our discussion with the members of ICANGOVERN, an independent community collective that engages in local governance initiatives with outcome-oriented organizations, institutions, and individuals focused on resolving fundamental policy issues through informed interventions. Based in India but with a global perspective and vision we delve into the aspects of th...

In part one of this episode, we discuss with the members of ICANGOVERN, an independent community collective that engages in local governance initiatives with outcome-oriented organizations, institutions, and individuals focused on resolving fundamental policy issues through informed interventions. Based in India but with a global perspective and vision we delve into the aspects of this organizatio...

In this episode, we discuss with the members of ICANGOVERN, an independent community collective that engages in local governance initiatives with outcome-oriented organizations, institutions, and individuals focused on resolving fundamental policy issues through informed interventions. Based in India but with a global perspective and vision we delve into the aspects of this organization and the mo...

In part 2 of this episode for Asian & Pacific Islander Appreciation Month, we finish our discussion with five individuals that present cultural, social, and other elements from Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, the Philippines & Indonesia. Each of them has had a number of experiences and imparts key perspectives and personal experiences. Furthermore, they also give an insight into being a par...

Would you retire abroad? Well in this episode of International Immersion we sit down with my good friend Jenny who is planning to retire abroad and delve into the general aspects of what it takes to retire abroad. Specifically, we break down these aspects into the following: Finances How to choose a place and climate? Traveling to other countries? What type of environment and lifestyle do you...

In this episode for Asian & Pacific Islander Appreciation Month, we sit down with five individuals that present cultural, social, and other elements from Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, the Philippines & Indonesia. Each of them has had a number of experiences and imparts key perspectives and personal experiences. Furthermore, they also give an insight into being a part of two different ethn...

In this episode, we talk with my friend Jenny about what one can learn when traveling abroad. In summary, our combined travel experiences, include a host of countries in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Specifically, we break down questions such as: What you discover about yourself? How things differ from what is done in your home country? Truth vs Fiction when you travel? Travel is the best teach...

In this episode, we discuss Anni's amazing life from being born and raised in Tianjin, China to her current state. In summary, her experiences range from elementary education in China to High School & College in the US, to working at Coca-Cola & Boeing, to finally working in Antarctica, and becoming a commercial flight instructor. Her life story vindicates the many paths one can take and h...

In this episode, we sit down with a person who has traveled from Mainland China to the US during the CVOID-19 Pandemic. Specifically, she breaks down the process step by step from initial preparation to arrival and the aftermath. Her account is very eye-opening and displays the steps and challenges required to travel during the pandemic.  Please let us know what you think of International Imm...

In this episode, we talk with Clotilde from Belgium whose combined experiences consist of studying in two countries (Malaysia & South Korea), working in three(Vietnam, China & Belgium), and who is now setting her own career course. Specifically, she goes on to describe how friendships, cultural differences, having an international mindset, and international experiences have led her to refl...

In this episode, we dive into the unfortunate reality of Asian hate crimes in the US. Specifically, we discuss with four women, two Asian, and two Caucasian about this topic. Areas covered include, historiography, longstanding factors, current events, who it affects, what people can do, and more!  To learn more about what you can do to prevent Asian Hate, please see the links below.  &nb...

In this episode, we talk with someone witnessing the events from the military coup in Myanmar on February 1st, 2021. This individual describes the situation on the ground with the protesters and their actions along with Military and Polices actions to counter them. Some of the content he discusses is horrific, ranging from police crackdowns, people disappearing or being arrested, to witnessing som...

In this episode, we sit down with upcoming Vietnamese American author Amy M. Le. Specifically, we delve into her background, life, career, accomplishments, and literary works. In short, she has had an amazing life full of challenges being born 9 months before the Fall of Saigon(Ho Chi Minh City) in 1975, through escaping Vietnam, dealing with a congenital heart condition, arrival and growing up in...

In this episode, we revisit the topic of working in the US vs Japan but now bring in a group of four professional women, three from Japan and one from Vietnam who have worked in both countries. Throughout the discussion, we break down the topics of communication, business culture, company benefits, working relationships & coworkers, and work style.  Please let us know what you think of In...

In this episode, I discuss with my father the concepts of both nationalism and populism. Specifically, we breakdown these concepts and elaborate across a wide range of factors that influence them both, drawing comparisons and utilizing real-world examples. Based on our combined experiences and understanding of these ideas, we hope to in part a perspective from our combined viewpoints. This is the...

In this episode, I discuss how COVID-19 compares to the previous pandemics that have ravaged humanity and how it affects us. In addition, there is a discussion on how resilient humans are and how we can overcome, through both actions and our mental attitude. Lastly, the point of remaining positive and being adaptable is quintessential to get through these troubling times.  Please let us know...

In this episode, we sit down with our friend Andy about how the US & Argentina are combating COVID-19. Furthermore, we compare how vaccines are being implemented, people's behavior, the wearing of masks, mentalities, social wellbeing, common sense, and lack of it, and more. This episode is important because it allows us to see the differences between two different countries and their people in...

In this episode, we sit down with a multicultural couple, one from Vietnam and one in Kazakhstan. Specifically, we delve into their background and how they have made their relationship successful despite being from 2 different countries and different cultures, plus different family dynamics and living in multiple countries. Their example shows how different people from different backgrounds can su...