With An Accent #6 The tools for BAD DAYS - Natalie Nassar

Описание: Welcome to With An Accent, the podcast of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore where international students share their real stories of studying abroad. Each episode explores one part of moving to a new country and learning how to feel at home, from the first days on campus to the moment you finally feel like you belong.

In this episode, Natalie Nassar, a Jordanian Psychology student, shares the tools that helped her adapt, adjust, and truly enjoy life as an international student in Milan. She moved to Italy to start university at just 17. Natalie’s story shows how building a strong sense of identity and learning to rely on yourself can guide you through even the hardest moments.

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A Cattolica International Production

Executive Producer: Nicole Brini

Project Manager: Beniamina Cassetta

Host, Editor, Original Idea: Mateo Medina Abad

Casting: Maria Strumendo

Graphic Designer: Valentina Soldatini

Social Media Manager: Chiara Adorno

Location: Istituto G. Toniolo di Studi Superiori


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00:00 "I think we nailed it" podcast Introduction
01:06 Introducing Natalie Nassar: Handling Moments of Crisis
02:45 From Jordan to Milan: The Initial Culture Shock
04:02 Surviving Bureaucracy and the Permesso di Soggiorno at 17
06:45 Support Systems: Calling Home from the Metro
09:44 Tool #1: Journaling & Using Stickers to Ground Yourself
13:23 Academic Shock: Adjusting to Lectures and Oral Exams
16:10 Tool #2: Building Community Through Shared Kitchens
18:07 Finding Your Identity and Being Unapologetically You
19:38 Advice to My Past Self & Final Reflections