The Antidote of Home

In this week episode of Office Hours with Abba Diallo, the host interviews Tema Dlamini, a biomedical engineering student, about her transformative journey through higher education and international travel. The conversation highlights Tema’s professional growth working in a campus welcome office, where she found fulfillment in creating a sense of belonging for new students. She reflects on her leadership involvement in various student organizations, discussing the complexities of balancing professional accountability with personal friendships. The two women also explore on their study abroad experiences in Italy and on Semester at Sea, which challenged thier academic identity and deepened their spiritual faith. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit officehourswithabbadiallo.substack.com