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MexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldTogether in Querétaro | MexCanWelcome back to MexCan! We are pumped to release this episode, and we hope that you enjoy it. Today's episode is extra special because it's the first one of the year and we recorded it together in person. :) We chat all about all things Mexico from the cost of food to being together in Queretaro. Thank you so much for joining us!2022-02-2226 minMexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldFlick-or-binging: Fall edition with MexCanHello guys! Welcome back to MexCan. Hear us talk about Halloween and the shows that made us this season. Enjoy it and don't forget to follow us on our social media!2021-11-1642 minMexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldA Very Chill Episode with MexCan 😎It's time to set back and relax as you sip your beverage of choice. ☕️ Join us as we gather for another episode. 🎶 Have you ever looked back at some of your past experiences and realized just how much you learned from them? It's Jamen here, and in today's episode, Alan and I decided to reflect and discuss some of the things we've learned from creating this podcast. It's been wonderful getting to work on a project together that allows us to interact with cool listeners like you. We also ventured to the topic of language learning...2021-10-1837 minMexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldThe realities of camping, driving and slow wifiGrab your coffee and join us as we chat about the realities of living in Mexico and Canada. Have you ever wondered at what age can a teenager get their driver's license? Maybe you're interested in going camping because you've seen it in movies. Well, let me tell you, not all of these things are as glamorous and simple as they may seem. Although Canada and Mexico have certain similarities, they also can be quite different at times, and some of these differences may be surprising! From camping to driving, we chatted about it all! 🚗 Th...2021-10-1141 minMexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldArquitectura, música, y más con Lucio MuniainGrab your coffee and join us as we gather for another MexCan chat but this time in Spanish.Have you ever wanted to become an architect? Why is playing an instrument such a beautiful thing to do? In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Lucio Muniain. Not only was it wonderful getting to meet such a talented person, but it was also very interesting hearing his experience as an architect. From music to literature, we chatted about it all! 🎶Thanks for listening, and don't forget to check out Lucio's socials: @luciomuniain2021-10-0551 minMexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldWine O'Clock with MexCanGrab your coffee (or should I say wine?) and join us as we gather for another MexCan chat. In today's episode, we let the conversation flow and it lead us to discuss the differences between Mexican and Canadian drinking habits. From wine to beer to juice, we chatted about it all. Thanks for listening! Check out our new website: https://mexcanpodcast.wordpress.com/2021-09-2639 minMexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldThe Ethics of Music MakingGrab your coffee and join us as we chat about music and the ethics behind it. You may have heard about some of the recent news surrounding some popular musicians and lawsuits. Alan is the more musically inclined one between the two of us (Jamen here!), and he brought it to my attention. Although we aren't professionals, we do enjoy listening to music like many of you guys. Some of the topics we asked ourselves include: - What qualifies as copying? - Finding the line between inspiration and copying - Is sampl...2021-09-1042 minMexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldWe're Back! | where we've been and future plans for MexCanGrab your coffee and join us as we chat about where we've been for the past few months. Today's episode is all about updates. Alan and I finally reunited after 16 months apart, and we spent the summer together in Mexico. From travelling during the pandemic to saying goodbye, we chatted about it all. If you'd like to hear more about some of our adventures, then feel free to check out this episode. Thanks for listening!2021-09-0530 min
MexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldLong-Distance Relationships with Cassidy and CarlosGrab your coffee and join us as we chat about long-distance relationships with two awesome guests!Today's episode is all about long-distance relationships, commonly referred to as an LDR. We had the pleasure of talking to Cassidy and Carlos, a couple who now lives together after being in an LDR. Like us, Carlos is from Mexico and Cassidy is from Canada. It was an absolute pleasure getting to speak with them. Sometimes it feels like travel will never go back to normal, which is something no one in an LDR wants to hear. Realizing that you are...2021-04-1940 min
MexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldSTEM can be for everybody with Alma RoGrab your coffee and join us as we chat about STEM!We have a special guest joining us for today's episode! Please welcome Alma, an aeronautical engineering student from Mexico. It was a pleasure getting to hear about her experience as a woman in this field. Not only is she a wonderful person to talk to, but Alma is also a huge inspiration to other women and girls who would like to study something related to STEM. She is very motivated and passionate about what she studies. If you have ever wondered what it...2021-03-2243 min
MexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldDo We Use Social Media To Represent Ourselves Or To Be More Like Others?Grab your coffee and join us as we chat about social media.When we wake up, we grab our phones. When we go to bed, we grab our phones. It's pretty safe to assume that most of us *cannot* live without our handy little devices. So, why is that? In today's episode, discuss the implications of social media. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Tik Tok, and every other popular social media platform has a lot of pros and, sadly, a lot of cons. But, the question is: why do we feel so drawn to social media?...2021-03-0236 minMexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldHabits and Even More Habits! | The Habits, Routines, and Hardships of Student LifeGrab your coffee and join us as we chat about university!This time the focus is all on habits. Whether you're in university or high school, you've likely developed a few habits that pertain to education. We decided to sit down and discuss what we've learned so far. Do you use online calendars or paper ones? Do you study all at once or break it up into chunks? Do you get enough sleep (if you're anything like us, the answer is probably no!)? Well, those are some of the questions we try to answer in today's episode. 2021-01-2841 minMexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldBuen Friday vs Black Fin... Wait, what!?Grab your coffee and join us as we chat about Black Friday and El Buen Fin. It's a showdown of the sales in this episode! Imagine this: You look down at your shopping list. Christmas is right around the corner. You still have 14 people to buy for! Hmm, you think. What would your coworker whose name you've forgotten want? How about your dad? You can't get him a coffee mug for the third year in a row. All hope is lost until you remember it's Black Friday/ El Buen Fin! There are loads of sales going on. Ho...2020-11-0840 min
MexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldTrick or... Day of the Dead?Grab your candies, coffee, or chocolate and join us in today's podcast about Halloween and Day of the Dead. Jamen's sister and Alan's are our guests in this episode. Amigos, en este episodio hablamos Spanglish! Both langagues are used.Thank you for joining us!2020-10-1648 minMexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldStreaming Platforms: Spotify vs Apple Music and moreGrab your coffee and join us in today's podcast all about music!Whether you were forced to play the trumpet as a kid or you sing along to your favourite song in the shower, you probably have some opinion regarding music. In this episode, we talk about Spotify and Apple Music, being forced to play an instrument, and much more. Joining us is a special guest, Justine, who weighs in and discusses why streaming platforms are the wave of the future. You can find MexCan on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and many other podcast platforms. Fe...2020-10-0538 minMexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldSteaming Mugs: Coffee EditionGrab your coffee and join us in today's podcast about well, coffee! Who doesn't love this warm drink that helps them wake up? Check out today's podcast to hear us cover topics like local cafés versus franchises and drinking coffee in the heat. Thank you for joining us!2020-09-1433 minMexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldDifferent Countries, Same VirusGrab your coffee and join us in today's 30-minute podcast where we chat about something that has affected all of us- COVID-19.2020 has undoubtedly been a crazy year. Many things have changed. We decided to chat about how our countries have adapted to these changes and what we've done to cope.Thank you for joining us!2020-09-0627 minMexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldThe Differences in Education: UniversityGrab your coffee and join us in today's podcast where we chat about the differences in education!University: a place where coffee consumption skyrockets and free time goes to die. Okay, that may be a bit dramatic, but going to university is quite an interesting experience. Check out today's podcast to hear what it is like attending university in Mexico and in Canada.Thank you for joining us!2020-08-2447 min
MexCan: Young Perceptions of the WorldHow We Met and WhyGrab your coffee and join us in today’s podcast where we chat about how we met and why! In 2017, we started chatting on a language learning app. A lot of stuff has happened since then. Not only did we end up improving our respective Spanish and English levels, but we both visited each other’s countries and learned so much! We were looking for a fun way to connect and share our stories. Thus, MEXCAN was created. Thank you for joining us!2020-08-1231 min