Popping the Bubble

Popping the Bubble is all about bringing to light all the relevant conversations that happen in our university that are too often forgotten at the lunch table. It's like discussing the topics on the little papers in D2, except we're being recorded.

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Episodes

Ep. 9 - Conquering the Quarantine with Dr. Vedrana

This is an episode that is worth listening with a pen and paper because Dr. Vedrana offers insightful advice on how to deal with the quarantine and the constant uncertainty we are facing. Hopefully, this episode helps someone with dealing with everything that is going on. It has definitely helped me. Stay safe.

Apr 05, 2020•51 min

Ep. 8 - Matteo Marciano will change the way you look at life

This is a very special episode. Matteo Marciano shares his experience and motivations that led him to leave everything behind in Italy to pursue his career in Music in the U.S. This is a very special and personal episode, as we share our journeys of self-improvement and acceptance.

Feb 05, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Ep 6: Does the Joker suck? Discussing the Joker movie with Toby Le

After watching the Joker movie last night Toby Le and I went straight back to have a discussion about it. We talked about whether it was successful in transmitting the message it wanted to transmit, whether the character arc was good or not and whether it was a movie that is worth watching. We are not movie critics, but we like watching movies. So if you want a totally unprofessional and unqualified opinion come listen us discuss the movie. Popping the Bubble is an attempt to bring up topics tha...

Oct 13, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Ep 5: Should you take a leave of absence? Entrepreneur life, managing stress, and finding balance with Sophia Yushchenko

When I think of who is going to be successful and impact the world she is one of the first people who comes to mind. She has been an entrepreneur her whole life, from sharing stories of Ukranian soldiers to living for a year in San Francisco, Sophia Yushchenko has had quite a ride. She just came back from a whole year in a leave of absence and experienced what was it like to be an entrepreneur in San Francisco. And she has much to share. If you want to learn how to live a more balanced life, and...

Oct 05, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Ep 4: THE AMAZON IS STILL BURNING! Can we help? How to become more sustainable with Giovanna Monteiro

Global warming has sparked a debate on who's to blame and how do we stop it. Giovanna has always advocated protecting others, and recently she had her ecological awakening. In this episode, she shares how global warming has affected Brasil, her journey into how to become more sustainable in a realistic manner, and how it is up to each individual to make little changes, which when added up, will save the world. Popping the Bubble is an attempt to bring up topics that are relevant to the NYU Abu D...

Sep 30, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Ep 3: Reflecting on RealAD with cast member Savion Garcia

Actor, singer, football player and RealAD cast member, Savion Garcia, sits down with me to reflect about his journey being part of the very much anticipated musical. From what spending his whole summer preparing taught him, to the lessons and takeaways explored in the show, we dissect and take time to explore the bigger picture RealAD introduces us. Popping the Bubble is an attempt to bring up topics that are relevant to the NYU Abu Dhabi community, as well as sharing the deep conversations that...

Sep 23, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Ep 2: Tintié shares how he went from military school to becoming a student athlete

How do you stay healthy? Is it possible to stay physically active and academically engaged? What does it take to even begin to play a sport? Tintié Ahmed Koné shares about his experience as a student-athlete, how sports have influenced him throughout his whole life, and how to find community in our unique little bubble. Popping the Bubble is an attempt to bring up topics that are relevant to the NYU Abu Dhabi community, as well as sharing the deep conversation that are too often left forgotten a...

Sep 14, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Ep 1: What's your name, where're you from, what's your major?

You just moved from your home country into a university full of strangers from all over the world, left your friends and family behind, and what is even worse: you now face the challenge to make new friends. What is the best way to do so? Is small talk good or bad? And how do you know when you have reached a deeper connection with someone? On this first episode Mauricio talks to Marhaba Committee member and overall friendship genius Teodora Hristovska about the issues new students face as soon a...

Sep 06, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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