Ekta: Learning Differently, Together

Victoria Surtees

English Education How To Self-Improvement

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Episodes 17

Avg. Duration 31m

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Since Aug 2022

Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

Welcome to the Ekta podcast, where we hear from students about how to foster unity and solidarity – or 'Ekta' – on Canadian postsecondary campuses. We take time out to listen to university students as they share their stories about what has made them feel powerful and powerless in their education journeys. We also hear their thoughts on practical steps we can take to create more inclusive, anti-racist spaces. COMPANION GUIDES AVAILABLE HERE: https://ufv.ca/teaching-and-learning/inclusive-teaching/internationalization/multilingual-learners/student-perspectives/ Interested in discussing the topics addressed in this podcast? Contact the host, Victoria Surtees: [email protected] Are you a UFV student? Are you struggling? Get help here: https://www.ufv.ca/studentservices/student-support-centre/supportive-services-at-ufv/ The Ekta podcast is hosted by Victoria Surtees, Specialist in Internationalization at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), which is located in British Columbia on the territories of the Sto:lo people. It is produced by UFV's Teaching and Learning Centre and Sponsored by UFV International. The music is used with permission from a local artist, Saint Soldier.

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Recent Episodes

S3E2 Collaborative Online Intercultural Learning (COIL)

Feb 11, 2026 33m Transcript

COIL is an innovative teaching method where students from classes in two different countries work together virtually to complete a project. In this episode, we explore the power and impact of COIL…

S3E1 Empowering pedagogies: Image-theatre, meal-sharing, and care.

Jun 23, 2025 30m Transcript

This season, we are focusing on pedagogies that empower. We are asking students to share specific educational experiences that are inclusive and inspiring and how other instructors could incorporate…

S2E9 Rydel

Jul 19, 2024 32m Transcript

Rydel Cawile, a General Studies student from the Philippines, tells us what it was like to come to UFV as an older student with a wife and two young children. He likens being an international student…

S2E8 Lovesangeet

Apr 03, 2024 16m Transcript

In this special episode recorded in Chandigarh, India, we catch up with Lovesangeet Singh Aulakh. After graduating from UFV and Fraser Valley India with a Bachelor in Business Administration,…

S2E7 Mohammed

Nov 15, 2023 35m Transcript

Mohammed Bearingwala, an analyst in UFV's IT Services and a UFV graduate, talks about the differences between his experiences in College in Mumbai, India and at the University of the Fraser Valley.…

S2E6 Claudia and Nikiel

Oct 03, 2023 40m Transcript

Claudia Daboin and Nikiel Lal, Kinesiology students and former executives in the Student Union Society (SUS), talk about what it means to advocate for students and the importance of mental health.…

S2E5 Dawn

Aug 21, 2023 24m Transcript

Dawn Nansumba, a varsity soccer player and nursing student, shares how she learned to use her voice as a student of colour. She reflects on how powerful it was for her when instructors acknowledge…

S2E4 Shanga

Jun 05, 2023 34m Transcript

Shanga Karim, a creative writing student and journalist from Kurdistan (Northern Iraq), dispels myths about Kurdistan and shares what surprised her about her university experience... everything from…

S2E3 Mehmet

May 15, 2023 36m Transcript

Mehmet Ercan is a political science and media communications student from Istanbul. He shares how the earthquake in Turkiye impacted him and his engagement with school, encouraging us to think about…

S2E2 Mehak

Mar 27, 2023 28m Transcript

Mehak Narang, a Computer Science student from Karnal, India, tells us about her work as a Supported Learning Group Facilitator - one of the first international students to be hired for the job at the…

S2E1 Mauli

Feb 10, 2023 27m Transcript

Mauli Bajaj tells us about different learning styles in India, including "mugging" or cramming. She also raises important questions about how international students are treated in the community and…

S1E6 Anna

Dec 12, 2022 29m Transcript

In this episode, we hear from Anna Tsoy, a biology student from Kazakhstan, about what it's like to be from a country that people know little about. She shares insights into why international…

S1E5 Angela

Nov 21, 2022 26m Transcript

We chat with Angela Chubak, a Japanese student taking a gap year from her English literature studies to experience Canadian education at UFV. She shares how expectations around her English level can…

S1E4 Rajinder

Oct 24, 2022 24m Transcript

We hear from Rajinder Singh, a 4th year student in Computer Information Systems that transferred to UFV from Fraser Valley India, located in Chandigarh, He shares what was new for him when he arrived…

S1E3 Natasha & Leanne Part 2

Sep 26, 2022 33m Transcript

We continue our chat with Natasha Rainkie and Leanne Joe about their experiences as Indigenous students at UFV. In part 2, Leanne shares stories about confronting instructors when Indigenous…

S1E2 Natasha & Leanne Part 1

Sep 26, 2022 37m Transcript

We chat with Natasha Rainkie and Leanne Joe about their experiences as Indigenous students at UFV. In part one, they share their impressions of UFV’s Indigenization efforts and teach us about the…

S1E1 Bradley & Billie

Aug 23, 2022 28m Transcript

Access the Companion guide: https://ufv.ca/teaching-and-learning/inclusive-teaching/internationalization/multilingual-learners/student-perspectives/In this episode, we hear from Bradley Nguyen, an…

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