Graduate International Connection

Join Advitha Thotapalli Arun, GIC's new Podcast Coordinator and Ruth Ortega-Gonzalez, Manager of Graduate International Recruitment and Retention as they introduce the new season of the GIC podcast. Many new exciting episodes to come!   Host: Advitha Thotapalli Arun, GIC Podcast Coordinator Guest: Ruth Ortega-Gonzalez, Manager of Graduate International Recruitment and Retention Music: Intergal...

Join Catherine, GIC Podcast Coordinator and Anna Fitzpatrick, Account Manager at Sprintax as she goes over tax forms, filings and common mistakes international students should be aware of. Please note that anything discussed on this episode is for general informational purposes. This is not official tax advice as any decisions you decide to make regarding your taxes, including any services you may...

Join Catherine and Ruth, Manager of Graduate International Recruitment and Retention as Ruth shares some of the urban legends of the UC Irvine campus. Please note that these urban legends are passed down student to student and details may have changed throughout the years. These ghostly stories have not been confirmed or denied and stories as to how these started are also speculation.   Host: Yeon...

Join Fran and Anushka, current GIC Peer Mentors as Anushka shares how she has been able to make Irvine her home away from home. Host: Fran Beresford, GIC Peer Mentor Guest: Anushka Dwivedi, GIC Peer Mentor Edited by Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Music: Travel The World [Original Mix] by Aftertune is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transcript Avai...

Join Catherine, GIC Podcast Coordinator and Sara, Founder and COO of Adro as they discuss how to build financial literacy and navigate U.S. financial services with confidence. Please note that anything discussed on this episode is for general informational purposes. This is not official financial advice as any decisions you make regarding your financial plans are up to you and only you.   Host: Ye...

Join Catherine, GIC Podcast Coordinator and Vicka, Co-Founder & COO @ Imera as they discuss the importance of knowing the various options or pathways international students may have to obtaining different types of visas that go beyond the student visa. Please note that anything discussed on this episode should not be taken as official legal advise - you should consult with your own attorney be...

Join Jeferson, GIC Peer Mentor, and Anais, GIC Peer Mentor, as she shares how she has made Irvine her home away from home. Host: Jeferson Martins Guest: Anais Elena Fernandez Calzavara Edited by Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Music: Travel The World [Original Mix] by Aftertune is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Transcript Available Here: https:/...

Join Catherine, GIC Podcast Coordinator and Jennifer, Associate Director of Development, Industry Partnerships at UC Irvine Graduate Division as she discusses how to build community and the importance of preparing yourself for the professional world. Host: Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Guest: Jennifer Ellinger, Associate Director of Development, Industry Partnerships at UC Irvine Graduate Division Edi...

Join Catherine, GIC Podcast Coordinator, and Ishita, GIC Peer Mentor, as she shares how she has made Irvine her home away from home. Host: Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Guest: Ishita Singhal Edited by Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Music: Travel The World [Original Mix] by Aftertune is licensedunder a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   TranscriptAvailable Here: https:/...

The Graduate International Connection is a program that supports incoming international graduate students in there transition to the UC Irvine campus. We touch on many topics from how to buy a car to how to navigate Grad life. For transcript please visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G2jGLYkiKOBTYOPSxNo6MUQQ69BZBY4W4hfSWZOIWXk/edit?usp=sharing

Join Catherine, GIC Podcast Coordinator, as she kicks off Season 2 of the GIC Podcast with the former Manager of Graduate International Recruitment and Retention, Aimee Marie Jiang who talks about her history with GIC, UCI and her recommendations for vegan/vegetarian restaurants near campus! Host: Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Guest: Aimee Marie Jiang Edited by Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Music: Travel...

Join Aimee and Yang as they discuss exploring the California and National Parks within California. *This podcast was recorded for the GIC 2023 Cohort and is being reshared for the GIC 2024 Cohort. Transcript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F0mK0d4SaTLLPPDXPulWqVLP6TX08hYJcVmKEZUMObg/edit?usp=sharing

Join Aimee, Hugo, and Maryam as they talk about their favorite amusement parks in southern California. They discuss prices, rides, and which parks are more family friendly. *This podcast was recorded for the 2023 GIC Cohort and has been reshared for the 2024 GIC Cohort. Transcript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t3BeXO97kA_LjK9Iz7PXf2S0uH3Qc_xlZ_pEH2uXztU/edit?usp=sharing

Join previous GIC mentor Nitish Nagesh and Aimee Jiang as they discuss the benefits of utilizing the GPSRC and what offerings are available there. *This podcast was recorded for the 2023 GIC Cohort and has been reshared for the 2024 GIC Cohort. Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iGVY27Yiw3TDtsPVVgdv69DsvxQjNd5NiJ_yImraB7o/edit?usp=sharing

Join Melisa and Josh as they discuss ways to exercise and activities that are popular to do outdoors in Southern California. *This podcast was recorded for the 2023 GIC cohort and is being reshared for the GIC 2024 cohort. Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c0nRlBS436OaMLzr4t9Q3bpvFw6yESHrrqaUhp5b4do/edit?usp=sharing

Join Aimee and Balam as they discuss their favorite places for hiking and favorite things to do in Orange County. *This podcast was recorded for the 2023 GIC cohort and is being reshared for the 2024 GIC cohort. Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mG7mm5l_V0z0-YHvsySReGB_tNbxgfxScacdv7WX8OM/edit?usp=sharing

Join Melisa and Elsie as they discuss utilizing student discounts and best places to get discounts in the local area as a student. *This podcast was created for the 2023 cohort and is being reshared for the 2024 cohort. Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/106-PpQ5ymimmPquygB6DxuqPnt2mr2oWnPXIQeo1ces/edit?usp=sharing

Join Aimee and Hemangi as they discuss applying for grants and fellowships throughout your academic journey. Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X9D0-ibw9N_Dm8YUdqtxrslhJd0JxdLYJpMsReNGKqw/edit?usp=sharing

Join Aimee and Vidya as they discuss concerts and events in Southern California as well as how to find events happening in the area. *This podcast was recorded for the 2023 cohort and has been shared for the 2024 cohort. Aimee and Vidya discuss a podcast on museums that has gone missing. However you can access the transcript of the podcast here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14EN9e_P0ofDZs-Uy...

Join Aimee and Sukriti as they discuss travel deals and how to save money when exploring the U.S., attending conferences, or visiting family and friends. *This podcast was created for the 2023 cohort and is being shared for the 2024 cohort. Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NympdEs6xBXALCfGAnUwcIqERrP4aQmYYv5G1uzhfv0/edit?usp=sharing

Aimee and Sukriti once again discuss traveling and stick to places near Irvine that you can visit for short quick trips. Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1imAJK4g-vIMVIZ6z89oT59Ws6zZGWohEr6PCoK5TB0g/edit?usp=sharing

Join Aimee and Vidya as they discuss Vidya's experience progressing through her PhD program and the different stages of progress. Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16r7UMegGtfjRvJojp_PCcyB3XwMgz74VVbAEAEYpLiI/edit?usp=sharing

Join Aimee and Roman as they discuss his experience recently passing his advancement and how he prepared for this important milestone in this academic journey. Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v4MheZvqSw5pFz_YQ4oqj4_cfn8zaE2Dm7-ltuswUtA/edit?usp=sharing

Join Aimee (Manager of International Student Recruitment and Retention, Amelle (Outreach and Retention Coordinator) and Phong (Director of Wellness and Inclusion) as they discuss what imposter syndrome is and how it can impact your graduate academic journey. *This podcast was recorded for the 2023 GIC cohort and has been reshared for the 2024 cohort. Since the recording of this podcast Amelle has...

Join Jyotsana and Jose as they discuss the Dream and Latinx Resource Centers, how to engage with these two centers, and what are the benefits of getting involved. Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jsM3XpuBDpwhVQsNSgo2Rv6Fi46-BlxksAjsHCBsRfs/edit?usp=sharing