Expat Dispatch

🎙 Episode 14: Adriana

In our 14th and final guest episode of the season, hosts Sergei and Dimitry talk to Adriana. Being born and raised in the US, she has a multicultural background with a Colombian father and an American mother. We explore her choice of the Netherlands over Italy and other Nordic European countries, emphasizing a preference for a more relaxed lifestyle and better opportunities. There is a decent amount of comparison between the differences in the US and the Netherlands in this episode. The episode also discusses graduate studies and the challenges faced by international students. Adriana shares her ongoing struggles and journey in searching for a job and PhD positions in the Netherlands since her dream is to become a good teacher. This episode includes a fascinating dialogue about the great multiculturalism of our master’s program and Adriana's travels, such as an adventure in Pakistan and an exploration of traditional weddings with hundreds of guests. Don't miss out as we offer insights into Adriana's life that transcends borders, seeks security, and celebrates diversity.

Listen to us on:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/38YbIAugxKUgoyjL8mty14?si=461e2f260f0542ce
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/expat-dispatch/id1691001154?i=1000631900701

Or wherever you get your podcast. Stay tuned! 🎧

‎Expat Dispatch: Adriana op Apple Podcasts ‎Programma Expat Dispatch, Afl Adriana - 19 okt. 2023

🎙️ Episode 12: Polina & Artemiy

After some break, we’re coming back with the last few remaining episodes of this season! In our 12th episode for the first time, we talk to two guests at the same time. The reason is that Artemiy & Polina are married and have always been on their journey in the Netherlands together.

Coming in 2021 to pursue a master’s at the same university but in different programs, they knew from the beginning that they wanted to stay in that country. However, after graduating they encountered numerous issues on a job hunt journey: they share their struggles on the job hunt (both for the market and academic jobs) while presenting some of their valuable experiences. Even the Dutch knowledge at a sufficient level did not help them by the time we were recording a podcast. Hopefully, Polina has already found a job to secure their stay in the Netherlands for at least one more year!

Tune in for this enticing episode where our guests also share plenty of insights on contemporary major topics, which end up in a full-on discussion on Dutch domestic politics!

P.S. For our Russian-speaking audience, we wanted to recommend a list of Telegram channels of emigrants and useful resources for many countries in case you consider a relocation: https://yetanother.notion.site/9b7ca5372b774260bf76aeee3159c199?v=3e0960ba80df4400b30302e1fc1f0617&pvs=4

Listen to us on:
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/kzDQY
Google: https://shorturl.at/abfJ7
And all other leading platforms. Stay tuned! 🎧

Expat Dispatch - Polina & Artemiy After some break, we’re coming back with the last few remaining episodes of this season! In our 12th episode for the first time, we talk to two guests at the same time. The reason is that Artemiy & Polina are married and have always been on their journey in the Netherlands together. Coming in 2021...