Veronika with a K

Veronika Kolosova

Experience life as an international student all around the world with Veronika and her friends! In a series of interviews, we talk about applying to leading global universities and programs, cultural differences, adaptation to new countries, academics, learning languages, and life abroad as a whole.

Veronika is a sophomore at Washington and Lee University in the United States from Moscow, Russia. With friends all over the world and personal experience of living abroad at a young age, she dedicated this podcast to making global education more accessible and raising cultural awareness.

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7 years of studying in the United States with Jessie Zhang

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10/18/23 • 46 min

Jessie Zhang is a sophomore at W&L who plans to double major in Anthropology and Religion and potentially minor in Education studies. She's experienced American middle and high school and now college. Join Jessie and Veronika in a discussion about 7 years of studying in the States, applying to colleges as an international student, learning English and living abroad as a teenager.

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From India to Scotland | Harnoor Singh

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03/30/23 • 46 min

Harnoor Singh is a second-year Psychology student at the University of St Andrews from India. Hear Harnoor's fascinating story of attending the Vasant Valley School, a top-3 school in India, and coming to St Andrews. She shares what prepared her most for university, advice for prospective students, and a personal story of becoming an international student and adapting to life in Scotland with all the ups and downs!

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Studying abroad during senior year and applying for Master's at the University of St Andrews with V.A. Gaines | From South Carolina to Scotland

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03/15/23 • 46 min

Breaking stereotypes that studying abroad is only for second and third-year students with V.A. Gaines! A psychology student at Erskine College in the U.S., V.A. decided to spend his last semester here at the University of St Andrews, where he plans to get a Master's degree. Why did V.A. choose St Andrews over Oxford? How do psychology programs differ in the U.S. and Scotland? How to mentally prepare for studying abroad? Get all the answers, learn about the application process for the Master's program at St Andrews, and more in the new episode of 'Veronika with a K'!

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Around the world with Kenny Huang: studying in Scotland and dining worldwide

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03/08/23 • 46 min

Kenny Huang deserves the Mr. Worldwide title (side eye at Pitbull)! Get ready to take notes about the best travel destinations as Kenny shares his experiences from all over the world. In this episode, we talk about traditional dishes from different countries, social life when you're abroad, studying in Scotland, traveling, and more! A second-year student at the University of St Andrews, Kenny is a busy bee who studies International Relations and Modern History, plays tennis, and participates in the multicultural magazine, New Global Normal. Learn about his experience and start planning your next trip, because this story will inspire you to see the world!

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Traveling to 42 countries and all 50 states with Janae Darby

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10/04/23 • 38 min

Janae Darby is a junior at Washington and Lee University who traveled to 42 countries and all 50 states. She's majoring in Economics with minors in Middle East and South Asia Studies and Poverty and Human Capabilities Studies. In this episode, join Janae and Veronika to discuss the impact travel has on personal, professional, and academic development. Janae also shares many fascinating stories and tips from her travels as well as her process of getting the Critical Language Scholarship for Arabic and her experience of living in Germany and Japan and studying in Morocco.

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From Australia to Scotland: Ashleigh Holloway's story of studying abroad

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02/22/23 • 50 min

Over 15,000 km away from home, Ashleigh Holloway sits down with Veronika to talk about her experience studying at the leading universities of Australia and the United Kingdom. Ashleigh is a third-year exchange student studying Literature and Creative writing with a passion for Drama. In this episode, we talk about education in Australia, the main differences between the University of Melbourne and the University of St Andrews, Ashleigh's personal experience of living so far away from home, European trips, and much more!

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Study Abroad in Scotland and Ireland | Kelsey Portwood

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02/08/23 • 44 min

Kelsey Portwood is a sophomore at Washington and Lee University, currently studying abroad at the University of St Andrews in Scotland and previously studied in Ireland. Kelsey is a part of the horse riding team and a Chi Omega sorority. How's life at St Andrews different from the experience at American colleges? What are some highlights of her time in Scotland? Join Kelsey and Veronika in a great discussion of differences in culture, academics, social scene, and people in general between the U.S., Scotland, and Ireland.

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Career in International Education: Jillian Murphy on studying abroad, applying to programs and trends in international higher education

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09/28/23 • 41 min

Welcome to season 2 of "Veronika with a K", a show about international students and their stories – now with features from international education professionals. Jillian Murphy, the Assistant Director of International Education and Study Abroad Coordinator at Washington and Lee University, kicks off this season. Join her and Veronika in discussion of career in international education, studying in Mexico, short-term study abroad, international internship programs, and getting yourself mentally ready for a global experience! Jillian also shares the behind the scenes work on W&L's signature Spring Term abroad and how to be a successful applicant.

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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying Abroad

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05/13/23 • 44 min

To wrap up the first season of Veronika with a K, I changed up the format and shared 10 things I wish I knew before studying abroad. Join me on this wild ride of reflecting on studying in the US and Scotland as an international student. Along with personal stories, I share 10 valuable lessons that all international students should hear!

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Joint Degree Programme: St Andrews and William & Mary | Ava Echard

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02/16/23 • 48 min

Learn about a unique partnership between William and Mary in the U.S. and the University of St Andrews in Scotland that allows students to study in both countries for 2 years while getting their Bachelor's degree. In this episode, Ava Echard shares her experience as a second-year International Relations student in this joint degree programme. After a year at William & Mary, she's now wrapping up her first year at St Andrews and is willing to share her story. Join Ava and Veronika in a discussion of this program’s ins and outs, demanding academics, and the social life when you have to live in two countries during her undergrad.

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How many episodes does Veronika with a K have?

Veronika with a K currently has 13 episodes available.

What topics does Veronika with a K cover?

The podcast is about Culture, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Podcasts, Education and Travel.

What is the most popular episode on Veronika with a K?

The episode title '7 years of studying in the United States with Jessie Zhang' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Veronika with a K?

The average episode length on Veronika with a K is 43 minutes.

How often are episodes of Veronika with a K released?

Episodes of Veronika with a K are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Veronika with a K?

The first episode of Veronika with a K was released on Nov 12, 2022.

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Veronika Kolosova

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