Ekta: Learning Differently, Together
Welcome to the Ekta podcast, where we hear from students about how to foster unity and solidarity – or 'Ekta' – on Canadian postsecondary campuses. We take time out to listen to university students as they share their stories about what has made them feel powerful and powerless in their education journeys. We also hear their thoughts on practical steps we can take to create more inclusive, anti-racist spaces.
COMPANION GUIDES AVAILABLE HERE: https://ufv.ca/teaching-and-learning/inclusive-teaching/internationalization/multilingual-learners/student-perspectives/
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The Ekta podcast is hosted by Victoria Surtees, Specialist in Internationalization at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), which is located in British Columbia on the territories of the Sto:lo people. It is produced by UFV's Teaching and Learning Centre and Sponsored by UFV International. The music is used with permission from a local artist, Saint Soldier.
- Update frequency
- every 42 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 16
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Empowering pedagogies: Image-theatre, meal-sharing, and care.
This season, we are focusing on pedagogies that empower. We are asking students to share specific educational experiences that are inclusive and inspiring and how other instructors could incorporate …
Rydel
Rydel Cawile, a General Studies student from the Philippines, tells us what it was like to come to UFV as an older student with a wife and two young children. He likens being an international student…
Lovesangeet
In this special episode recorded in Chandigarh, India, we catch up with Lovesangeet Singh Aulakh. After graduating from UFV and Fraser Valley India with a Bachelor in Business Administration, Lovesan…
Mohammed
Mohammed Bearingwala, an analyst in UFV's IT Services and a UFV graduate, talks about the differences between his experiences in College in Mumbai, India and at the University of the Fraser Valley. T…
Claudia and Nikiel
Dawn
Dawn Nansumba, a varsity soccer player and nursing student, shares how she learned to use her voice as a student of colour. She reflects on how powerful it was for her when instructors acknowledge ra…
Shanga
Shanga Karim, a creative writing student and journalist from Kurdistan (Northern Iraq), dispels myths about Kurdistan and shares what surprised her about her university experience... everything from …
Mehmet
Mehmet Ercan is a political science and media communications student from Istanbul. He shares how the earthquake in Turkiye impacted him and his engagement with school, encouraging us to think about …
Mehak
Mehak Narang, a Computer Science student from Karnal, India, tells us about her work as a Supported Learning Group Facilitator - one of the first international students to be hired for the job at the…
Mauli
Mauli Bajaj tells us about different learning styles in India, including "mugging" or cramming. She also raises important questions about how international students are treated in the community and a…
Anna
In this episode, we hear from Anna Tsoy, a biology student from Kazakhstan, about what it's like to be from a country that people know little about. She shares insights into why international student…
Angela
We chat with Angela Chubak, a Japanese student taking a gap year from her English literature studies to experience Canadian education at UFV. She shares how expectations around her English level can …
Rajinder
We hear from Rajinder Singh, a 4th year student in Computer Information Systems that transferred to UFV from Fraser Valley India, located in Chandigarh, He shares what was new for him when he arrived…
Natasha & Leanne Part 2
We continue our chat with Natasha Rainkie and Leanne Joe about their experiences as Indigenous students at UFV. In part 2, Leanne shares stories about confronting instructors when Indigenous perspect…
Natasha & Leanne Part 1
We chat with Natasha Rainkie and Leanne Joe about their experiences as Indigenous students at UFV. In part one, they share their impressions of UFV’s Indigenization efforts and teach us about the cha…
Bradley & Billie
Access the Companion guide: https://ufv.ca/teaching-and-learning/inclusive-teaching/internationalization/multilingual-learners/student-perspectives/
In this episode, we hear from Bradley Nguyen, an in…