Episodios

  • The Hospitality Center Podcast: Tonushree & Sourav from Bangladesh
    Jun 27 2024

    Welcome to the Hospitality Center Podcast, a show dedicated to sharing authentic stories from international students and fostering connections and understanding in our local Minnesota community and beyond. The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities.

    We welcome international university students and scholars arriving in Minnesota and connect them to our community of volunteers through meals, events, and practical resources in order to meet their number one need—providing a sense of belonging.

    Our podcast host, Melissa, serves as a mentor and "second mom" to groups of local international students in addition to providing dedicated housing for them near two college campuses. She enjoys learning from and helping international students whenever she can and she hopes today's podcast inspires you to connect in some way also!

    On the podcast, we delve into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable students hailing from all corners of the world.

    In this episode, Melissa meets with Tonushree and Sourav from Bangladesh and hear about his tips to Minnesotans and his next step after school!

    If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events.

    If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved!

    Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @thehospitalitycentermn.

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    26 m
  • The Hospitality Center Podcast: Peter from South Korea
    May 30 2024

    Welcome to the Hospitality Center Podcast, a show dedicated to sharing authentic stories from international students and fostering connections and understanding in our local Minnesota community and beyond. The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities.

    We welcome international university students and scholars arriving in Minnesota and connect them to our community of volunteers through meals, events, and practical resources in order to meet their number one need—providing a sense of belonging.

    Our podcast host, Melissa, serves as a mentor and "second mom" to groups of local international students in addition to providing dedicated housing for them near two college campuses. She enjoys learning from and helping international students whenever she can and she hopes today's podcast inspires you to connect in some way also!

    On the podcast, we delve into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable students hailing from all corners of the world.

    In this episode, Melissa meets with Peter from South Korea and hear about his tips to Minnesotans and his next step after school!

    If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events.

    If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved!

    Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @thehospitalitycentermn.

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    24 m
  • The Hospitality Center Podcast: Rose from the Philippines
    Apr 25 2024

    Welcome to the Hospitality Center Podcast, a show dedicated to sharing authentic stories from international students and fostering connections and understanding in our local Minnesota community and beyond. The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities.

    We welcome international university students and scholars arriving in Minnesota and connect them to our community of volunteers through meals, events, and practical resources in order to meet their number one need—providing a sense of belonging.

    Our podcast host, Melissa, serves as a mentor and "second mom" to groups of local international students in addition to providing dedicated housing for them near two college campuses. She enjoys learning from and helping international students whenever she can and she hopes today's podcast inspires you to connect in some way also!

    On the podcast, we delve into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable students hailing from all corners of the world.

    In this episode, Melissa meets with Rose from the Philippines and hears about her transition to Minnesota!

    If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events.

    If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved!

    Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @thehospitalitycentermn.

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    24 m
  • The Hospitality Center Podcast: Thura from Myanmar
    Mar 28 2024

    Welcome to the Hospitality Center Podcast, a show dedicated to sharing authentic stories from international students and fostering connections and understanding in our local Minnesota community and beyond. The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities.

    We welcome international university students and scholars arriving in Minnesota and connect them to our community of volunteers through meals, events, and practical resources in order to meet their number one need—providing a sense of belonging.

    Our podcast host, Melissa, serves as a mentor and "second mom" to groups of local international students in addition to providing dedicated housing for them near two college campuses. She enjoys learning from and helping international students whenever she can and she hopes today's podcast inspires you to connect in some way also!

    On the podcast, we delve into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable students hailing from all corners of the world.

    In this episode, Melissa meets with Thura from Myanmar and hears about his transition to Minnesota!

    If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events.

    If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved!

    Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @thehospitalitycentermn.

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    22 m
  • The Hospitality Center Podcast: Delgermaa from Mongolia
    Jan 30 2024

    Welcome to the Hospitality Center Podcast, a show dedicated to sharing authentic stories from international students and fostering connections and understanding in our local Minnesota community and beyond. The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities.

    We welcome international university students and scholars arriving in Minnesota and connect them to our community of volunteers through meals, events, and practical resources in order to meet their number one need—providing a sense of belonging.

    Our podcast host, Melissa, serves as a mentor and "second mom" to groups of local international students in addition to providing dedicated housing for them near two college campuses. She enjoys learning from and helping international students whenever she can and she hopes today's podcast inspires you to connect in some way also!

    On the podcast, we delve into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable students hailing from all corners of the world.

    In this episode, Melissa meets with Delgermaa from Mongolia and hears about her transition to Minnesota!

    If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events.

    If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved!

    Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @thehospitalitycentermn.

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    24 m
  • The Hospitality Center Podcast: Scarlett from China
    Jan 26 2024

    Welcome to the Hospitality Center Podcast, a show dedicated to sharing authentic stories from international students and fostering connections and understanding in our local Minnesota community and beyond. The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities. 

    We welcome international university students and scholars arriving in Minnesota and connect them to our community of volunteers through meals, events, and practical resources in order to meet their number one need—providing a sense of belonging. 

    Our podcast host, Melissa, serves as a mentor and "second mom" to groups of local international students in addition to providing dedicated housing for them near two college campuses. She enjoys learning from and helping international students whenever she can and she hopes today's podcast inspires you to connect in some way also! 

    On the podcast, we delve into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable students hailing from all corners of the world. 

    In this episode, Melissa meets with Scarlett from China and hears her funny story about pizza her first night in the U.S.!

    If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events. 

    If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved! 

    Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @thehospitalitycentermn.

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    25 m
  • The Hospitality Center Podcast: Jel from Singapore
    Dec 28 2023

    Welcome to the Hospitality Center Podcast, a show dedicated to sharing authentic stories from international students and fostering connections and understanding in our local Minnesota community and beyond. The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities. 

    We welcome international university students and scholars arriving in Minnesota and connect them to our community of volunteers through meals, events, and practical resources in order to meet their number one need—providing a sense of belonging. 

    Our podcast host, Melissa, serves as a mentor and "second mom" to groups of local international students in addition to providing dedicated housing for them near two college campuses. She enjoys learning from and helping international students whenever she can and she hopes today's podcast inspires you to connect in some way also! 

    On the podcast, we delve into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable students hailing from all corners of the world. 

    In this episode, Melissa meets with Jel from Singapore and enjoys good conversation about her community in MN. 

    If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events. 

    If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved! 

    Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @thehospitalitycentermn.

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    26 m
  • The Hospitality Center Podcast: Ali from India
    Nov 30 2023

    Welcome to the Hospitality Center Podcast, a show dedicated to sharing authentic stories from international students and fostering connections and understanding in our local Minnesota community and beyond. The Hospitality Center exists to share the love of Jesus Christ with international students and scholars in the Twin Cities. 

    We welcome international university students and scholars arriving in Minnesota and connect them to our community of volunteers through meals, events, and practical resources in order to meet their number one need—providing a sense of belonging. 

    Our podcast host, Melissa, serves as a mentor and "second mom" to groups of local international students in addition to providing dedicated housing for them near two college campuses. She enjoys learning from and helping international students whenever she can and she hopes today's podcast inspires you to connect in some way also! 

    On the podcast, we delve into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable students hailing from all corners of the world. 

    In this episode, Melissa meets with Ali from India who reveals a surprising reason why he chose to study in Minnesota and his favorite American food.

    If you are an international student in MN, or considering attending a school in the area, we hope you will come check out one of our events. 

    If you would like to support the Hospitality Center Podcast, please visit our website and check out ways to get involved! 

    Like, follow, and subscribe or connect with us on instagram @thehospitalitycentermn.

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    26 m