How do you feel about men under six feet? Women with fake lashes? This week we discuss beauty standards. Jenna complains about the time, money, and effort required to meet society's standards of female beauty. Ibrahim considers plastic surgery. All in all, we remain cynical about the future standards of appearance and how far our looks-obsessed society will devolve.

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This week we dive into multiculturalism- What it means for governments and individuals, and the advantages and critiques of multicultural societies. In our intro, Ibrahim discusses the upcoming Turkish election, while Jenna discusses a weird quirk in Turkish culture. We also touch on the narratives of pundits like Tucker Carlson, who claim that a white genocide is imminent.

This city is gross!

This week we discuss the differences of life in cities, rural towns, and suburbs. We discuss our respective moves to New York City, including the benefits and drawbacks of different community types. We also reference a Pew research study on the differences within urban, suburban, and rural communities.

Reference:

What Unites and Divides Urban, Suburban and Rural Communities

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2018/05/22/what-unites-and-divides-urban-suburban-and-rural-communities/

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Your intercultural podcast returns! This week we have a casual discussion about immigration. What are the challenges of immigrating to a new country? What drives us to immigrate? We also discuss American and Turkish attitudes towards immigrants, including concerns about culture shift and government representation.

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We are joined this week by Dr. Salvatore Forcina, a first-generation immigrant, former chief of surgery, and author of the forthcoming book The American Doctor. Dr. Forcina shares his journey of determination to study medicine and pursue his goals in a new country. He describes how he remained motivated after starting over many times, from learning a new language and culture to establishing his reputation in the medical community.

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Can you make friends in a new country even if you are new to the culture and language? Spoiler- Yes. But are you ready to face possible rejection? This week we discuss all the paths to finding friends in a new nation, including student activities, social clubs, social media, hostels, and more.

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This week we talk about ethnic enclaves around the world and right at home in NYC. What are the benefits of living in an enclave such as Chinatown? Should governments be concerned about immigrant assimilation? And where can we expect an American enclave to form in the future?

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How much does our culture affect our mental health and sense of belonging? This week we discuss mental health, the impact of social media, and the post-holiday blues. We also spend some time thinking about the importance of finding the right therapist.

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