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The Inner Dialogue
by TheID_creators
As an international queer engineering student in Canada, there is a lot that my circumstances have made me learn. In this podcast, I discuss tips and trickExamples of topics I will be covering:* Surviving university* Sexuality and gender* Being an international student* Productivity
Episodes
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S03E01: What are the international students up to?
During this pandemic, every one is going through a tough time. We hope all of you are keeping well. In this episode we wanted to shed light on the situation of international students. This will be the one and only COVID-19 related episode for Season 3 as we want to create episodes that allow…
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S02E12: Happy aromantic spectrum awareness week!
It is #AromanticSpectrumAwarenessWeek! Therefore, today I talk about my experiences as an aromantic. I also discuss why I conflate asexual and aromantic when talking to people who are not fully aware of the split-attraction model. I further discuss how this is not an ideal way to explain my...
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S02E11: Asking yourself personal questions
Previous episode about creating a personal space: https://anchor.fm/inner-dialogue/episodes/S02E10-Creating-a-personal-space-eajlvs Last week we discussed how to create a personal space space. This week I talk about how you can ask your self some difficult personal questions. The answer is: break...
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S02E10: Creating a personal space
It is important to have a space where you can allow yourself to be you. This space can be useful when sorting through a lot of thoughts or when you are too tired of being out and about. Let us know if you have a peronal space and what you did to create it. Contact us through: * Email:...
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S02E09: Life is worth living (TW: suicide)
TW: Suicide, loss of loved ones, stress In this episode I talk about why we sometimes might feel like giving up and how to move on from it. Unfortunately, this is a reality I see in engineering and queer circles. This is my attempt in telling you that you matter no matter what the rest of the…
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S02E08: Why representation is important
Sex Education on Netflix just released their Season 2. In S02E04, they showed a character who was asexual (ace) and it was very well done. In this episode I talk about why representation is important. Representation makes us feel like we belong and it is important that whatever we create we put…
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S02E07: How to deal with stress?
In this episode I talk about the step-by-step process of dealing with stress. This process has definitely helped me in dealing with academic, existential and financial stress. Following the steps mentioned in this episode will help you deal with stress better. If you would like to contact me, you...
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S02E06: Preparing for exams
Good luck on a new semester! I am creating an exam prep episode way in advance so that all of you have enough time to consume it. In this episode I discuss how I start preparing for exams and also what other aspects do I monitor to ensure I have a better exam season. Good luck on a new semester…
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S02E05: Asking Questions in Lectures
To ask or not to ask, that is the question. Asking questions during lectures is hard and honestly, it is not the only way to get your doubts resolved. Is it the best way? Yes. But as as long as you put in effort to get your doubts resolved somehow you will be fine. In this episode I talk about…
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S02E04: Asexuality and my journey
Asexuality: Lack of sexual attraction to others, or low or absent interest in or desire for sexual activity It is the second-last day of #AsexualAwarenessWeek. I have wanted to make this episode since we started this podcast. There is no better time to share my journey than this week. Following…
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S02E03: What I thought about queer identities while growing up in India
This was a hard episode to record. In this episode I discuss the exposure, or the lack thereof, that I had about queer identities while growing up in India. I am grateful that I got the exposure and awareness that I know have. As that allowed me to accept who I am. Please note: In this episode I...
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S02E02: Don't follow the herd
A common phenomenon in university and life in general is the phenomenon of following the herd. It is when you start with a group that is similar to you and follow them onwards. In this episode I discuss how I became aware of this in my first year and how I have tried to escape it so far.
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S02E01: The first few weeks of lectures
The first few weeks of a semester can be stressful. Especially if it is your first time at university. In this episode I cover how to deal with people who make you feel stupid and what to do if your first few weeks are super hectic or kind of free. Find us at: https://twitter.com/InnerCreators
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Season 2 promo!
Arya is gone! Don't worry, just the concept of Arya has gone. Her experiences (technically ours) are all this podcast is about. In season 2 we have decided to move away the format of audio drama. This season I will just be picking up topics and discussing them from our point of view. Stay tuned…
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S1E10: Where do other international students go?
After a tough circuits exam, Arya just finished her first semester. she is technically "homeless" during the Christmas break. Luckily, she found a place to stay. But that means that she will be awkwardly intruding some family's Christmas celebration. Well...what can a "homeless" international...
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S1E9: Feeling bored at a party
Arya wakes up just after an hour of sleep. She analyses the party she attended just an hour ago as she falls back to sleep.
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S1E08: Will I fail midterms? What if I do?
It is fairly common for Computer Engineering (CE) students to fail their 1st midterms. Arya considers the possibility and what that would mean for her future.
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S1E07: Finally made a friend + got a part-time job!
Arya ends up making her first friend and she realizes what was holding her back. After an impromptu interview she also gets a job. Looking back on this amazing day, Arya realizes how lucky she is!
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S1E06: Having a life outside "the engineering bubble"
Arya realizes that being an engineering student means that she is spending a lot more time in the lecture hall than her friends. Does this mean she should not get a part-time job? Or join clubs?
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S1E05: How do you do laundry?
Arya navigates the realm of dirty clothes and laundry machines. Using a washing machine for the first time can be hard. But fortunately, Arya knows how to Google... even though she recalls this ability after disaster has struck.
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S1E04: No one to lend a shoulder
TW: Discussion of losing loved ones. After a conversation with her parents Arya questions what the distance between Canada and India really means for her. However, those worries are quickly taken over by the difficulty of cooking Indian food and the lack of quality toilet paper!
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S1E03: Why am I wearing a mask?
Arya learns how to take the bus and realizes that she has different personalities around different people. Now that she has a clean canvas, who should she be?
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S1E02: To be or not to be... a typical college student
After witnessing a somewhat-thought-provoking event on the plane, Arya discusses what kind of a student life she is going to lead.
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S1E01: Without a return ticket
Leaving her parents at the airport, Arya navigates her way through the airport and through this new turn in her life.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
As an international queer engineering student in Canada, there is a lot that my circumstances have made me learn. In this podcast, I discuss tips and trickExamples of topics I will be covering:* Surviving university* Sexuality and gender* Being an international student* Productivity
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As an international queer engineering student in Canada, there is a lot that my circumstances have made me learn. In this podcast, I discuss tips and trickExamples of topics I will be covering:* Surviving university* Sexuality and gender* Being an international student* Productivity
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