Student Life Unplugged

About Student Life Unplugged

Welcome to our “Student Life Unplugged” podcast, where young people from diverse backgrounds share their experiences in navigating student life across the globe. Tune in as we explore the real conversations and candid stories of students — from their academic challenges to personal triumphs and everything in between. This podcast offers a unique platform for students to voice their thoughts on a variety of topics such as adapting to new cultures, handling academic pressures, and planning future careers. Whether it’s students in the Europe discussing the nuances of studying abroad, or cousins in South-East Asia revealing the dynamics of male students’ experiences, each episode dives deep into aspects of student life that are seldom discussed openly. Hosted by an experienced educator who has seen both sides of the academic spectrum, our podcast provides not just stories but also guidance and insights from someone who truly understands the student journey.

Publisher

Lifespan Education

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Apr 2024

Latest episode

13 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Jan 2026

   S3 E6 KOSOVO JORDAN - Esra - Learning in a war zone, know your scriptures, hijab freedom.

   In the final episode of this series, I meet Esra, who is from Kosovo but currently studying Theology and Islamic Legislation in Jordan. In the podcast, we discuss life in Kosovo during the war, when schools were closed and children learned in secret. She talks about the moments when she and her family almost didn’t make it, and why Kosovan people are so patriotic. She also reflects on her parents’ emphasis on education—especially for the girls in the family—and why she chose to wear the hijab...

2. 

   6 Jan 2026

   S3 E5 NIGERIA - Ava - Be the best, flogging, family life, teachers' daughter.

   'Every parent tells their child to be the best in their class, so imagine if you have a lot of bests' In this week’s podcast, we travel to Nigeria and meet Ava, who has completed a degree in English Language and Literature and is now considering a master’s in International Relations or Journalism. We hear about Nigeria’s rich culture, how different regions compete over recipes, and what happened when tribal languages and English merged. Ava talks about the Nigerian school system, where beatin...

3. 

   30 Dec 2025

   S3 E4 CHINA JAPAN - Zhou - 12+ hr school days, relationships banned, COVID 19, losing control.

   Students in China spend 12 or more hours at school. In this week’s podcast, we speak to Zhou from China, who lays bare the country’s strict school regime. He talks about the long days and stern rules, where bag searches are common and relationships are forbidden. But despite the pressure, Zhou says his school days were a great time to make friends. According to Zhou, university in China is the best—thanks to the vast facilities and the freedom students enjoy—but he also talks about the challe...

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

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