Dating is complicated. Add being an international student to the mix, and you’re playing on expert mode. But what’s it actually like to navigate American dating culture, swipe through endless apps, and figure out what the heck “situationships” even mean?

In this episode, Timo and Ploy are serving up ALL the piping hot tea on dating in the U.S. — the good, the bad, the weird, and the absolutely unforgettable! From gay dating adventures to straight girl problems, we’re covering EVERYTHING about American romance culture and honestly? Some of this stuff is WILD.

🎯 Here’s what we’re dishing about:

• What the actual heck does “casual dating” mean and why is everyone so obsessed with it?

• Dating app nightmares that will make you want to throw your phone in the trash

• The culture shock of American hookup expectations vs. what we thought dating would be

• Memorable dates that were either amazing or absolutely tragic (no in-between!)

• How being gay vs. straight changes the entire dating game in America

• The spicy drama and messy situations we’ve witnessed (and maybe experienced 👀)

• All the unspoken dating “rules” that nobody actually explains to international students

This conversation gets into ALL the juicy details of what it’s really like trying to find love, lust, or literally anything in between as international students. We’re keeping it 100% real about the hilarious disasters, unexpected wins, and everything that made us question American dating logic.

Warning: Contains excessive giggling, probably TMI moments, and guaranteed “wait, WHAT?!” reactions!

Grab your favorite snacks because this one’s MESSY! 🍿☕️

Law school is intense. Add being an international student to the mix, and you're playing on expert mode. But what's it actually like to navigate legal English, build professional networks from scratch, and figure out your career path in a completely different legal system?

In this episode, we sit down with Peem, a Thai post-grad law student who just finished her program in Chicago. From her first week culture shocks to landing internships, Peem breaks down the real journey of studying law as an international student — the good, the challenging, and everything in between.

🎯 Here's what we cover:

• Why she chose to study law in the U.S. and how she picked her program
• The reality of legal English and mastering a whole new academic style
• Building friendships and professional connections when you're starting from zero
• How her Thai identity shaped her law school experience
• The internship hunt and what's next after graduation
• Personal growth moments and the advice she'd give to future international law students
• Her favorite U.S. legal drama (because we had to ask!)

This conversation gets into the nitty-gritty of what it's really like to pursue law abroad — from the academic challenges to the social dynamics, the career planning to the personal transformation. Peem shares the unfiltered truth about both the struggles and the wins of this journey.

➡️ Whether you're thinking about law school, curious about international student experiences, or just want to hear an honest conversation about navigating education and career paths in a new country, this episode has insights for you.

What happens when the traditional path of "study → OPT → work visa → green card" feels impossible? You create your own path.

In this episode, Timo and Ploy dive into the world of entrepreneurship for international students — because sometimes starting a company is easier than getting hired by one. We explore the legal hurdles, visa complications, and surprisingly exciting opportunities that come with building something from scratch in the U.S.

🎯 Here's what we unpack:

• Why forming a company as an international student is both terrifying and liberating
• The visa pathways nobody talks about (hint: it's not just H-1B or nothing)
• How networking went from "awkward small talk" to our secret weapon
• The mindset shift from "please hire me" to "let me solve your problem"
• Real talk about funding, co-founders, and the startup ecosystem as outsiders
• Why entrepreneurship might be the ultimate hack for international students

We're not saying everyone should drop out and build the next unicorn — but we are saying the options are bigger than what your career center told you. From F-1 to founder, this episode is about reimagining what's possible when the traditional path doesn't work.

➡️ Whether you're stuck in the visa lottery, tired of rejection emails, or just curious about entrepreneurship, this conversation will shift how you think about your future in the U.S.

In this episode, Timo and Ploy get real about a fear that lives in the back of every international student’s mind: what happens when you get fired in the U.S.?

We break down the harsh reality of at-will employment — where your job can end without notice, and your visa might go down with it. From filling out endless onboarding forms to being let go in under an hour, we talk about how fragile work can feel when your entire life is tied to your employment.

🎯 Here’s what we dive into:

• What at-will employment really means (and why it’s terrifying)

• How fast the firing process can happen — no warnings, just gone

• Why international students have fewer options and tighter timelines

• The emotional and legal pressure behind every job

• Contract work vs. full-time: what’s actually safer?

We’re not here to scare you — we’re here to tell the truth. Whether you’re on OPT, a work visa, or just curious what it’s like to work in the U.S. as a non-citizen, this one’s for you.

➡️ Share this with your friends, your boss, your HR team — let’s make these stories heard.

In our very first episode we, Timo and Ploy — two international students from Thailand, are opening up about the emotional rollercoaster of being laid off on the same day. From OPT visa confusion to workplace bias and the mental toll of job hunting in a broken system. This is what it really feels like to chase the American Dream in 2025.

We're not here to sell you a success story. We're here to show you the truth behind it all! Whether you’re a current international student, considering studying in the U.S., or just curious about the reality behind the LinkedIn smiles, this one’s for you :)