Let's Chew the Fat

Very, very soon (we're both not completely aware of how soon it is), we'll be going abroad for a semester: Lauren Australia and Kristýna to Belgium! So, in this episode we wanted to share why we decided to do a semester abroad, what our goals and expectations are, what we're a bit worried about and what we can't wait to experience. If you too are going abroad next semester, this might be the one for you! As always, we hope you enjoy this episode. With love, L&K Our Instagram: ⁠2strangers2friends⁠ TikTok account: ⁠letschewthefatpodcast Our YouTube Channel: ⁠L&K Abroad⁠ CREDITS: intro+outro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/nameLicense code: VE6BVGXIRX5LNF11 sectioning music: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/togetherLicense code: PP4FMUK3EXMNQTBO

You know the trend on social media where it says "when you remember you you're living the life you're younger you dreamed of"? Well, it probably wasn't phrased like this but for some reason I can't remember and there are probably also multiple versions. Listen, it's important to, every once in a while, stop and think about what you love about yourself. We tend to think more about the negative things and don't realise how proud we actually are of what we've accomplished, gone through and built for ourselves. With love, L&K Our Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2strangers2friends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok Account: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letschewthefatpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠L&K Abroad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠Let's Chew the Fat Podcast⁠⁠ CREDITS: intro+outro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/name, License code: OPCMJOMNU4KHJC38 sectioning music: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/together, License code: AA7MNWJ8KKNDS9WQ

As international students we travel a lot. Even just back and forth from our home countries to Madrid. Because of this, we've decided that we are qualified to give you travel advice. You didn't ask for it. Nobody asked for it. But here you go! From how to get cheap flights to contradicting packing advice. We've covered it all! We hope you enjoy this episode. With love, L&K Our Instagram: ⁠2strangers2friends⁠ TikTok account: ⁠letschewthefatpodcast Our YouTube Channel: ⁠L&K Abroad⁠ CREDITS: intro+outro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/nameLicense code: 76DY89RHJ68MSMIR sectioning music: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/togetherLicense code: LPRF4OXO7BERBPUX

It's Kristýna's turn to spill the tea. We did Lauren‘s interview a couple of weeks ago and so today, Lauren asked Kristýna some good questions. And she had some good answers. Tune in and let us know what you think!  Don't forget to give us a review, please, we'd really appreciate it! With love, L&K Our Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2strangers2friends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok Account: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letschewthefatpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠L&K Abroad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠Let's Chew the Fat Podcast⁠⁠ CREDITS: intro+outro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/name, License code: C9NDSJV57G5FJTAA sectioning music: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/together, License code: 7YPDZQKU4ZNAJYSJ

There's things we grew up with that seem normal to us, but when you tell a friend who grew up in a different country you realise it's actually not that normal at all... And for this episode, we collected a whole list of these things. Lauren for Switzerland and Kristýna for the Czech Republic. So, here are a couple of things you might not know about our countries: from mandatory schooling for dogs in Switzerland, all the way to the large consumption of beer in the Czech Republic. We hope you enjoy this episode and maybe learn something new! With love, L&K Our Instagram: ⁠2strangers2friends⁠ TikTok account: ⁠letschewthefatpodcast Our YouTube Channel: ⁠L&K Abroad⁠ CREDITS: intro+outro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/nameLicense code: WMD29UFJOKUKCFXH sectioning music: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/togetherLicense code: VKCWZRWFQ3WZBJVW

You've probably heard of FOMO aka Fear of missing out, right? And you've probably felt it at least once in your life... Well, don't worry, you're not alone. To be honest, this whole concept probably goes hand in hand with studying and living abroad. And we tackle the topic in this episode so tune in to learn how we deal with it! With love, L&K Our Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2strangers2friends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok Account: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letschewthefatpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠L&K Abroad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠Let's Chew the Fat Podcast⁠⁠ CREDITS: intro+outro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/name, License code: VBQRWHBBUFIN82TT sectioning music: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/together, License code: ASDGXJVKKLTXHMHF

This is a veryyy special episode!! We decided to ask our friends a list of questions with the goal of learning more about what life has taught them so far, what wisdom they have to share, and what they're struggling with at the moment. It's supposed to be a little pocket of comfort and inspiration. Growing up is difficult and navigating the early years of adulthood can be challenging. So, sometimes we need a reminder that we're all in this together, even while we're all facing our own challenges, learning are own lessons – you're never quite as alone as you feel. There's always someone out there dealing with the same thing you're dealing with. I loved hearing what everybody had to share: I felt so proud of them listening to their answers and I found a lot of comfort and motivation in what they had to say. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed making it. And I hope you too can take something from it. With love, Lauren Our Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2strangers2friends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok Account: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letschewthefatpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠L&K Abroad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠Let's Chew the Fat Podcast⁠⁠ CREDITS: intro+outro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/nameLicense code: DDXVASZOYNTHVVWG sectioning music: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/togetherLicense code: GUBDFRKSGNVU3HVV

Everybody loves unsolicited advice... Right? Well, we've decided to give you some anyways (haha). Have you thought about studying abroad? Are you in the process of moving abroad or are you already a couple of years in and still struggling? Don't worry, we got you!We covered the packing process, what to take and what to definitely leave at home, your first few weeks abroad and what you might need to know about the upcoming years.Have any advice for us or for our fellow international uni students abroad? Let us know! With love, L&K Our Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2strangers2friends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok Account: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letschewthefatpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠L&K Abroad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠Let's Chew the Fat Podcast⁠⁠ CREDITS: intro+outro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/name, License code: BDX5YTSFIRQXIMW6 sectioning music: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/together, License code: HZISAVABI4Q9HLOX

This is Lauren's interview! Throughout the past couple of months, Kristyna collected some questions: What do you think your life will look like in 15 years? How do you want your future family to look like? What does your dream home look like? What makes you excited to live life? And so much more... Check this episode out and get to know Lauren a little bit better! With love,L&K Our Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2strangers2friends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok Account: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letschewthefatpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠L&K Abroad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠Let's Chew the Fat Podcast⁠⁠ CREDITS: intro+outro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/name License code: RT9U3PZZWZ6ZVVVW sectioning music: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/together License code: JWYUEJOBBZVXQXNA

It's been a while since we said our first goodbyes. During this conversation we realised our view on them changed dramatically. The both of us have different strategies as to how to go through with the goodbyes and we're debating which one is better. Dramatizing it and doing a whole goodbye event every time we leave or pretending there is no going away and kind of ignoring it? You decide.. And with goodbyes come hellos too! We have to say, we kind of miss the emotional airport arrivals but at the same time it means we're stronger now and we also have new beautiful hellos in Madrid. So in our books, it's a win-win. And let's not talk about the last goodbye that will come a the end of our university experience... Enjoy this episode! With love, L&K Our Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2strangers2friends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok Account: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠letschewthefatpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠L&K Abroad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠Let's Chew the Fat Podcast⁠⁠ CREDITS: intro+outro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/name, License code: ZFVY9FR0E7K5A8JD sectioning music: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/together, License code: SGBVQUKIBG0JIULV