Being an International Student in...

Being an International Student in Asia with Thandi

Afros in the Diaspora by Sarah Uwadiae
E33
Jul 5, 2024
48:18

Episode notes

Join us on this episode as Thandi shares her immigration story, the challenges and wins of her experiences as an international student studying Medicine in Malaysia while balancing parental pressures and expectations as she embraces her personal values and truths.

Thandi Mphoka is an aspiring family medicine physician originally from Malawi. She is also an award-winning public speaker and educator, having won the Malaysian National Public Speaking Championship twice during medical school. Her experiences as a first-generation, international student and an immigrant herself have taught her to advocate for embracing your identity, living authentically, and using your voice to tell your story. She believes that stories are powerful enough to bring healing to our communities. Currently, she shares her journey, thoughts, and insights on her platform, Tea with Thandi.

Follow Thandi on Instagram @tea.with.thandi

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