Study Abroad (Part 6)

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow sits down with Sameer Dossani to discuss his study abroad experiences in Canada, Australia, and South Africa. Sameer shares his insights on the importance of embracing new cultures and experiences.Sameer shares his decision to pursue his undergraduate degree in Canada, citing the lower cost of tuition and the benefits of being part of a global academic community. He also recounts his experiences obtaining his master's degree in Australia and working on his doctorate in South Africa. Sameer highlights the challenges of adapting to new academic environments and cultures, emphasizing the importance of being open-minded, patient, and a good listener.Having studied and lived abroad extensively, Sameer has gained fluency in several languages and a deep appreciation for diverse cultures. These experiences have shaped his career path and research interests. Currently focusing on indigenous peoples and colonialism in southern Africa for his PhD, Sameer actively engages with the academic community while also working as a health coach. He helps clients reverse chronic diseases through diet and lifestyle changes.Through his diverse experiences, Sameer has gained a unique perspective that enriches both his academic work and coaching practice. He encourages listeners to embrace open-mindedness and learn from other cultures. Join us in this enlightening conversation on "Hot Topics!"Who is Sameer Dossani?Sameer Dossani is a certified health and nutrition coach focusing on preventing and reversing chronic disease. He is also completing a PhD in Anthropology at the University of the Western Cape in South Africa. He has 20 years of experience working in the NGO sector, including as part of the Policy and Campaigns teams at ActionAid and Oxfam. Sameer blogs at sameerdossani.net and runs a YouTube channel and the Recovery and Transformation podcast. Sameer completed his BA with honors in Philosophy and Religious Studies from McGill University, Canada, in 1999.You can find Sameer:On the web: https://www.sameerdossani.net/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SameerDossaniHealthCoachingOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam3r/On X: https://twitter.com/sameerdossaniOn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwr3AFZ-mmCpeadUWjP7pLA On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameer-dossani-767b043/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sameerdossaniPromo: Reintroducing Meat After Being Vegan or Vegetarian: https://www.sameerdossani.net/Reintroducing_MeatSameer has a podcast called "Recovery and Transformation." Listen and subscribe: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jrV6cuVh4TE17qZLqwt54?si=36d3Mxj_S2yKPjGDrMb3vQWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/cAX6ire8wOsRate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33111564/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2013 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com   Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: August 18, 2023