The Common Passenger: Recent Episodes
IAESTE Slovakia
Join us, volunteers of The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE), on a journey around the world. Without crossing any borders, we have a casual conversation with those people, who made travelling a part of their lives. We will take a closer look at the impact of participating in an international internship programme - as a volunteer or a trainee. Of course, all of the serious bits will be diluted in an excessive quantity of entertaining stories. From happy little accidents to life-changing moments, we’ve got it all. Contact: compass@iaeste.sk
What do you imagine when we say Slovakia? Hmm… nothing? Maybe our next guest should help you. Andrew Borneman left his home in the USA and came to try life in a small country in the heart of Europe. How did he survive the pandemic here? What places did he visit? How much does he love goulash? And what they survived with Tono you will listen to in this episode.
Host: Alžbeta Lelková
Guest: Andrew Borneman
Moderator: Anton Fediushin
Music by Audionautix.com
In case of questions, contact us at compass@iaeste.sk
India is a country like no other — full of contrasts, good food and memorable experiences. Our next guest, Erika Štefanková, will tell us all about it. Apart from working as a programmer during her internship, she also traveled and met various people. What was the culture shock like? Is Indian food the same everywhere? How did she get onto the television? What did she do to sneak into the VIP pool? What is it like to be responsible for exchanges in IAESTE Slovakia? For this, and much more, listen to this episode. Who knows, India could be your next destination.
Host: Anton Fediushin
Guest: Erika Štefanková
Moderator: Alžbeta Lelková
Music by Audionautix.com
In case of questions, contact us at compass@iaeste.sk
The nation with the Star of David in the flag is probably everything except boring. Vitor Rosa changed his home in Brazil for a small (like a truly small) apartment in Israel. But an internship is not just about work, it is also about having some fun. There are only two things that our guest knows for sure - one is how to find an adventure and the other one is how to find a good party. Most importantly for us, he surely has what it takes to tell an incredible story of his trip to Haifa.
Host: Anton Fediushin
Guest: Vitor Rosa
Moderator: Alžbeta Lelková
Music by Audionautix.com
In case of questions, contact us at compass@iaeste.sk
What is hidden in the wild asian steppes of Kazakhstan? In this episode our guest Christian Pyerin will tell you his stories from there. You will learn more about people living the way their ancestors used to, making friends in the places too far away from the popular tourist destinations and, of course, tasting the horse milk (kumis) - the traditional kazakh drink. We will also discuss the way travelling and participating in international programmes can help you get even more experience abroad.
Host: Anton Fediushin
Guest: Christian Pyerin
Moderator: Alžbeta Lelková
Music by Audionautix.com
In case of questions, contact us at compass@iaeste.sk
The way to the best sights might be tough, but our guest Linda Kolb is up for the challenge. Come and listen to the tale of her adventures in Chile, the southern american country that is shaped like a chilli pepper. From the coldest nights to the hottest barbecues with her colleagues, who cannot distinguish Austria from Australia, there is a lot to talk about. We will also discuss her living after that life-changing internship: her activities in IAESTE Austria and her professional growth.
Host: Anton Fediushin
Guest: Linda Kolb
Moderator: Alžbeta Lelková
Music by Audionautix.com
In case of questions, contact us at compass@iaeste.sk
I want to wake up in a city that doesn't sleep, sings Sinatra, but was he actually right? That’s one of the questions we want to know the answer to. Our next guest is Lubica Komarova, the National Secretary of IAESTE Slovakia and trainee in the USA in 2018. She will be talking about her year in New York, people she met, amazing food and, of course, about her job in IAESTE. This and much more awaits you in our second podcast.
Host: Anton Fediushin
Guest: Lubica Komarova
Moderator: Alžbeta Lelková
Music by Audionautix.com
In case of questions, contact us at compass@iaeste.sk
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in Africa? Come and join Tono’s conversation with Jakub, who went on an internship to Nigeria. He spent two months in Benin City and Ota, working on a project in architecture. Some time after that he joined IAESTE Slovakia and became a president of the Local Committee in Bratislava. You will also find out more about this country through his eyes, and learn more about this country’s culture and art, as well as his relationship with locals.
Host: Anton Fediushin
Guest: Jakub Voříšek
Moderator: Alžbeta Lelková
In case of questions, contact us at compass@iaeste.sk