Exploration Local
Come journey with us as we explore and highlight the people and places that make the Blue Ridge and Southern Appalachian Mountains special and unique. We explore the towns, trails, rivers, scenic byways, businesses, and people that fuel the life & adventurous spirit in these mountains. Listen in on this relaxed conversational style podcast as host Mike Andress interviews Authors, Business Owners, Photographers, Athletes, Adventurers, Travelers and Friends who have a deep connection to the outdoors and directly influence the culture of the Blue Ridge. We’ll even explore the many ways nature & the outdoors can positivity influence our health and well being.
Exploration Local
09 - How The Outdoors Helped An Immigrant Student Live His Best Life with Yashdeep Kumar
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Mike Andress
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Season 1
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Episode 9
Yashdeep Kumar immigrated to the United States from India to attend the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and pursue his Biomedical Engineering Graduate Degree. Listen in as Yashdeep shares amazing stories and talks about how Outdoor Adventures and the outdoor community were the portals to acclimating to life in the USA, and in his own words, "gave him confidence and helped him live his best life." 25 years later, the experiences Yashdeep gained with the Outdoor Adventure Program continue to shape his life and his family's love for the outdoors even to this day.
Mike Andress
Host, Exploration Local
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