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Gen Z meets WorldMaking friendsWhat does it mean to be a friend? How do we find good friends? Is it important for us to have friends?
Entering university, one of the first few things we tend to seek are companions. Someone to study with, or to simply spend time together. But for some of us, looking for a new circle of close friends may not come as easy.
Which brings to the question, how do we go about looking for friends? Is it really that important for us to have one? What does a 'good friend' actually mean?
2022-11-2751 minGen Z meets WorldThat dream universityCan we ever get to study at our dream university? Should we even have dream universities?
Most of us, if not all, grew up with big aspirations—dreaming of great universities at which we will further our studies. As we grow older though, sometimes it seems like that dream may never be attainable.
Should we simply give up? Shouldn't we try harder? Are there times when our dream universities may actually not be the best for us? How do we choose the best university?
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💠 About us: We (Aeshah and Ahmad) are a pair of siblings who love to discuss about all the many observations and theories we have made as we discover the world. From social relations and current affairs to everyday topics and life lessons, we love to sit down and wonder about the many wonders of this wondrous life. However, we would love to open up our conversation to all of the many like young minds out there.
So come and bring a mug...2022-08-2816 min
Gen Z meets WorldExpectations vs RealityWe all know the drill. We have an expectation. We make plans for that expectation. We are so excited about the outlook of it.
Then reality hits.
The question is, are our expectations always the most ideal outcome or is the reality that we live in actually the best for us?
We talked about this and much more in our latest episode of Gen Z meets World podcast! Come and join the conversation and share with us your thoughts on expectations vs reality.
(ALSO, WE HAVE AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE...2022-05-2145 minGen Z meets WorldStage FrightStage fright hinders us from performing our best. What's worse is that it is one of the most difficult fears to overcome. In fact, despite the fact that we have been making a lot of public performances throughout our lives, we still get very anxious or nervous on stage.
So today, we'll be sharing our experiences with stage fright and dig a little bit into what it actually is and how you can try to manage it even if you couldn't overcome it altogether.
Here's the breakdown:
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01:25 - Definition of performance a...2022-03-1349 minGen Z meets WorldHomeschool..? How-to, pros and cons, comparison with formal schooling“Won’t homeschooling make you socially inept? How do you grade yourself without exams? How can you study without peers?”
Hello and welcome to Gen Z meets World podcast! Stated above are some of the questions we’ve often heard regarding homeschooling. In general, homeschooling has always seemed so unorthodox and questionable. The general idea is that if you are homeschooled, chances are you’ll turn out a little weird and incompetent.
Thus, being homeschooled most of our lives (Ahmad has never been to school and Aeshah only attended five years of formal schooling), we decided to...2022-02-121h 01Gen Z meets WorldCommunication problems in familiesIs it hard to talk with your parents and siblings? Do you often feel alone in your own home? Does it feel like your family is going against you?
Hello and welcome to Gen Z meets World podcast! In this episode, we sat down to discuss one of the most fundamental aspects of relationships; communication. Essentially, we covered a few issues we found to be most common in hindering good communication between family members. Particularly, we talked about limited quality time, the illusion of separation (or actual separation) between family members and more! Here's the breakdown (or...2022-01-1556 minGen Z meets WorldHow to: New Year's GoalsSo you've listed down your New Year's goals and resolutions. However, how do you plan to reach them? What do you plan to do to keep yourself motivated to reach them?
Happy new year and welcome to Gen Z meets World podcast! In this episode, we sat down to discuss how to build New Year's goals and resolutions and how to reach them!
We kicked off the conversation by sharing our own goals and resolutions. Following that, we talked about one of the biggest hindrances in reaching your goals; the change of constants. Situational changes can t...2022-01-0146 minGen Z meets WorldEnd of year reflectionWhy is it that the present year often feels worse than the year before? How do we look back at a bad year and still appreciate it? What is the use of reflecting on a year?
Hello and welcome to Gen Z meets World podcast! In this episode, we sat down to reflect on end of year reflections!
Starting off the conversation, we weighed in our experience of the year as well as listed down the things that we have managed to achieve this year. Then, we discussed the importance of reflecting on the year...2021-12-1857 minGen Z meets WorldOvercoming the loss of a loved oneLosing close family and friends have impacted us in many ways. But how do we learn to accept and overcome the loss? How do we move forward without losing the memory of our loved ones?
Hello and welcome to Gen Z meets World podcast! In this episode, we talked about facing the loss of our loved ones, its effects on us and how to accept them.
We began the conversation by talking about why it is hard for children to overcome the loss of someone close to them. To explore this thought, we talked about...2021-12-041h 18Gen Z meets WorldBuilding healthy hobbies and habitsAren't hobbies technically habits? How much do hobbies impact your quality of life? Is it vital for you to have healthy hobbies?
Hello and welcome to Gen Z meets World podcast! In this episode, we explore the concept of hobbies and habits!
To start off, we talked about our own hobbies and pondered on how we tend to have a 'default answer' when asked about our hobbies. We then realised that we have a lot of hobbies which tend to slip past our minds. And these hobbies tend to be built upon habits which,although...2021-11-2045 minGen Z meets WorldStamp collecting!Stamp collecting is dying out, but is there a need to preserve it? What are the advantages of stamp collecting?
Hello and welcome to Gen Z meets World podcast! In this episode, we talk about everything stamps and stamp collecting!
We started the conversation by sharing our history of stamp collecting and how our individual interests correlate with the stamps we collect. Then we discussed the benefits of stamp collecting such as how it can be a good investment as well as teach you about history and culture. (A single stamp can carry so many...2021-11-0645 minGen Z meets WorldFears & PhobiasWhat makes you afraid? What is the root cause of fear? Do we need to overcome fear?
Hello and welcome to Gen Z meets World podcast! In this episode, we discuss fears and phobias.
We began by defining phobias and distinguishing the difference between fear and phobia. Then as per usual, we shared our own fears and phobias, both present and old ones. Afterwards, we thought about what made us afraid of the things we were (and are still) afraid of, and reflected on how we overcame some of our fears and phobias. Lastly, we...2021-10-2346 minGen Z meets WorldPhysical v. Virtual CommunitiesIn this day and age, can't we replace physical communities with virtual communities? Are virtual communities all bad? Are physical communities still relevant?
Hello and welcome to Gen Z Meets World podcast! In this episode, we discuss communities, the sense of communities and the two types of communities (physical and virtual).
They say that a community is made up of a group of people who share a common characteristic or trait. However, we also believe that a community is built out of the sense of community harboured by its members. Thus, if either one of...2021-10-0937 minGen Z meets WorldBooks!Books... Doors to worlds unexplored and undiscovered. Pocket-sized capsules of decades-worth of experiences. (Aeshah's favourite food.)
Yet, there is such a sharp decline in appreciation towards books. Which begs the question; why? Is it because of inaccessibility and high prices? Or is it because of the environment that we grew up in?
Hello and welcome to Gen Z meets World podcast! In this episode, we'll be discussing all things books!
We began the conversation by sharing our stories of how we grew up with books—when did we start reading, how did we st...2021-09-2553 minGen Z meets WorldLearning languages!According to researchers from the University of Manchester, 90% of the world's languages will probably disappear by 2050. However, is this report a cause for any concern? Is there a need to learn the multitude of languages in the world when we can already communicate in one or two?
Hello and welcome to Gen Z meets World podcast! Being bilingual and in the process of learning even more languages, we thought that it would be interesting to explore the reasons behind why we speak many languages and the motivation behind learning them.
We began the conversation by...2021-09-1146 minGen Z meets WorldMerdeka…?Were we colonised? Were we not colonised? Why do we have a Merdeka Day if we were never colonised?
We've often heard that the Malay States gained independence from the British on the 31st day of August 1957. Yet, why are some saying that the Malay States were never colonised? How can we gain independence if we were never colonised in the first place?
Hello and welcome to Gen Z meets World podcast! Since the National Day of Malaysia is coming in a few days, we thought we would talk about the National Day, Merdeka and...2021-08-2854 minGen Z meets WorldRole models... Icons or Idols?Generally speaking, the more you look up to, admire or are comfortable with a person, the more you imitate them. That's why role models bring such huge impacts on us. But at what point does 'looking up to a person' turn into simple idolisation? And what are the dangers of idolising anyway?
Hello and welcome to Gen Z meets World podcast! In this episode, we'll discuss role models and the effects they bring to us, the ones looking up to them.
Starting the conversation, we shared our stories about our first few role models and...2021-08-1446 minGen Z meets WorldDreams & AmbitionsWe've all been asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" And whether or not you have the answer to the question, have you ever thought, "Do I need to know what I want to be when I grow up?
"Hello and welcome to Gen Z meets World podcast! In this episode, we'll discuss about our dreams and ambitions, and how they may benefit us. Starting off, we talked about how we were introduced to the concept of having ambitions and the many occupations we aspired to pursue when we were younger. Then, we...2021-08-0140 minGen Z meets WorldA little bit about us.Hello and welcome to Gen Z Meets World podcast! In this episode, we share with you guys a little bit about us and the reason why we decided to start this podcast.
Navigating through life, we often make new discoveries and observations from the many events taking place around us, and the situations we find ourselves in. These discoveries and observations are often fascinating. Thus, bouncing off these ideas with another is often an intriguing and very rewarding process, as it opens our eyes to different perspectives and concepts.
And this is what our podcast is...2021-07-2412 min