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7ejaya Podcast

7ejaya Podcast

Written by: aya benyoussef
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Real conversations about the things we usually keep to ourselves.

7ejayapodcast is a space for real conversations about the things we usually keep to ourselves.

From a Moroccan perspective, this podcast moves naturally between French, Darija, and English just like our real conversations do. Through personal stories and honest reflections, we talk about life, creativity, culture, relationships, and the experiences that shape us.

Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes sarcastic, always real. The kind of conversations we usually think… but rarely say out loud.

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Episodes
  • When Professors Become Your Bullies | The Dark Side of University – 7ejayapodcast | Ep 1
    Mar 14 2026

    The worst bullying I experienced in architecture school didn’t come from students… it came from my professors.


    In this first episode of the podcast, I share two real stories from my years as an architecture student: humiliating critiques, toxic professors, academic pressure, and the psychological impact that these experiences can leave years later.


    Academic bullying is something we rarely talk about. When we imagine bullying, we usually think about children or teenagers. But the truth is, bullying can also happen in universities, studios, and professional environments.


    In this episode I talk about:

    • humiliating moments during architecture render days

    • toxic power dynamics between professors and students

    • anxiety and self-doubt created by academic environments

    • what I learned years later about confidence, creativity, and resilience


    This episode is also for anyone who has ever felt alone in an academic environment.


    Sometimes the people who are supposed to teach you the most end up teaching you something completely different.


    Not about architecture.

    But about power, ego, and resilience.


    If you’ve ever experienced something similar, remember: you’re probably not as alone as you think.

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