How to Adult

How to Adult

How to Adult is a podcast and video series from The National that delivers the life skills you were never formally taught, but absolutely need. Hosted by Hala Nasar, each episode explores one essential part of adulting, from budgeting and landing jobs, to taking care of your mental health. We feature candid conversations, practical advice, and relatable stories – all in one series. How to Adult is your go-to guide for figuring out life, whether you’re just out of university or navigating your 20s.

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June 30, 2025 28 mins

Budgeting is one of those words that can instantly trigger stress for young adults but it doesn’t have to be.

In this episode of How to Adult, host Hala Nasar explores how to take control of your spending, without giving up joy in the process. The episode opens with Hala reflecting on her own experience learning to manage money after getting her first paycheque.

She is also joined by Isaac Arroyo, data journalist at The National an...

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One of the most daunting tasks young people face after university is finding their first job.

In this debut episode of the How to Adult series, host Hala Nasar shares her post-university panic and talks to fellow graduates about job hunting in the UAE. Despite completing multiple internships, she shares the challenges, confusion and rejections that come with trying to enter the workforce.

To offer practical solutions, Hala sits dow...

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May 29, 2025 1 min
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