Saahas Sit-Down
By Saahas Youth
A group of South Asian teens from the nonprofit organization Saahas for Cause come together to discuss different issues that affect their lives as immigrants and the barriers they have to face along their journeys.
Saahas Sit-DownMar 28, 2023
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Holiday Memories
In this episode, Ria, Vihaan, and Mehr discuss their favorite memories associated with South Asian holidays.
Mar 28, 202310:07
South Asian Stories
In this episode, Ria, Sid, Elina, and Tanishka discuss South Asian stories that they feel are important yet not taught in schools.
Feb 08, 202314:07
Nikhil to Nick
In this episode Ria, Elina, Sana, and Arushi discuss the struggles of assimilating to American culture.
Nov 03, 202212:21
Visiting India as an Indian American
In this episode Ria, Elina, Sana, and Sanchi discuss the challenges they face while visiting India and interacting with family there. They touch on tiktok trends, bathroom horror stories, and much more!
Jul 08, 202217:47
Educating our Friends
In this episode Elina, Sanya, and Shivali talk about how they can educate their friends on the diversity within South Asia!
May 01, 202209:33
South Asian Storytimes: Defining Cultural Moments
In this episode Ria, Sanchi, and Keya discuss cultural moments that have defined their connection to being South Asians!
Apr 07, 202213:45
Modern Bollywood vs. The Classics
In this episode Ria, Sana, Keya and Arushi talk about their personal opinions on the shift between the Bollywood movies they grew up watching and the ones being released today.
Feb 17, 202210:25
L.E.D (Lawyer, Engineer, Doctor)
Ria, Elina, Sanchi and Sana share their viewpoints on the pressure they face from society and parents to go into certain career pathways as South Asian Teens!
Feb 03, 202210:50
Saahas Sit-Down Season 2 Trailer
We’re back! Listen to our trailer to learn more about what we hope to share with you all this season!!
Feb 03, 202201:32
What is Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation?
In this episode Prisha and Sanchi sit down to talk about their experiences with cultural appropriation and how they believe people can start appreciating cultures instead of appropriating them.
May 30, 202108:12
Bollywood: The good and the bad
In this episode Kaira, Rhea, Roshni, and Sanchi discuss their views on bollywood and their personal experiences with it.
May 06, 202112:46
The POC Experience
In this episode Elina and Arushi sit-down with Estelle to breakdown her journey of moving from Ghana to the U.S. She also discusses the different challenges she has faced as a Person of Color.
Apr 22, 202111:29
The Immigrant Experience
In this episode Sanya and Prisha interview Ronak Desai on her personal experience moving from India to the U.S. She discusses the barriers she had to overcome and how different her life was in India compared to the U.S.
Apr 08, 202109:19
Day in the life of a South Asian vs. American Student
In this episode Arushi, Anisha, and Guest host Kiran go through the typical school days in their lives and compare the cultural differences between school in India and the U.S..
Mar 25, 202112:34
Big Fat Indian Wedding
In this episode Kaira, Keya, Rhea, and Roshni discuss the cultural differences between American and South Asian weddings as well as the differences between arranged and love marriage.
Mar 11, 202112:09
Our Experiences in India
In this episode Arushi, Sanya, and Prisha discuss the different experiences they have had while visiting India and how it compares to life back home.
Feb 25, 202111:16
Regional Differences in India
In this episode Keya, Anisha, and Rhea discuss the differences between the different regions they are from back in India.
Feb 11, 202110:23
Stereotypes
In this episode Prisha, Elina, and Roshni discuss common stereotypes that they have faced firsthand as South Asians living in America.
Jan 28, 202111:04
Staying Connected - Part 2
Arushi, Elina, Kaira, Keya, and Sanchi come together to continue the discussion on how they’ve stayed connected to their south asian sides while living in America. They discuss how throughout their lives different aspects have shaped their identities and changed their perception of being South Asian!
Jan 10, 202115:56
Staying Connected - Part 1
In this episode Roshni, Rhea, Anisha, Sanya, and Prisha discuss how they have stayed connected to their South Asian heritage while living in America.
Dec 24, 202009:17
Life as a South Asian Immigrant
In this episode Keya Gupta, Anisha Chitta, and Arushi Gupta discuss the differences in lifestyles of a immigrant in America vs. a first generation immigrant in America.
Dec 10, 202018:15