Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Sameer Dossani about his study abroad experiences in Canada, Australia, and South Africa.
In this episode, Sameer discusses his experiences studying abroad and the importance of being open to new cultures and experiences. He talks about his decision to pursue his undergraduate degree in Canada instead of the U.S. due to the lower cost of tuition and the benefits of being part of a global academic community. He also talks about his experiences obtaining his masters in Australia, working on his doctorate in South Africa, and the challenges of adapting to new academic environments and cultures. Sameer emphasizes the importance of being open-minded, patient, and a good listener when adapting to new cultures and environments.
Who is Sameer Dossani?
Sameer Dossani is a certified health and nutrition coach who focuses on how to prevent and reverse chronic disease. He is also completing a PhD in Anthropology at the University of the Western Cape in South Africa and has 20 years 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 as well as 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/SameerDossaniHealthCoaching
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam3r/
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On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwr3AFZ-mmCpeadUWjP7pLA
On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameer-dossani-767b043/
On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sameerdossani
Promo: Reintroducing Meat After Being Vegan or Vegetarian: https://www.sameerdossani.net/Reintroducing_Meat
Sameer has a podcast called "Recovery and Transformation." Listen and subscribe: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jrV6cuVh4TE17qZLqwt54?si=36d3Mxj_S2yKPjGDrMb3vQ
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Original date of episode: August 18, 2023