Graduate International Connect

Graduate International Connection

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The Graduate International Connection program (GIC) supports the transition of international graduate students at UC Irvine. Our podcast shares the stories and experiences of our graduate students as they transition to Irvine, California, the U.S., and life as a graduate student.

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Making Friends Part #2 17.07.2024 26:55

Join Aimee and previous GIC Mentor Giovanna* as they discuss building friends as a graduate student and where to meet people outside of your academics. *This podcast was recorded for GIC 2023 and has be reshared for the GIC 2024 mentees. Transcripts can be found here: docs.google.com/document/d/1lUMgc…tpof=true&sd=true

Making Friends Part #1 17.07.2024 21:10

Join Aimee and previous GIC Mentor Yufan* as they discuss making friends and how to get connected to community at UC Irvine. *This podcast was recorded for GIC 2023 and has be reshared for the GIC 2024 mentees. Transcripts of this podcast can be found here: docs.google.com/document/d/1mVJzx…tpof=true&sd=true

Groceries 101 17.07.2024 25:07

Join previous GIC Podcast Coordinator Melisa* and GIC Mentor Balam as they discuss grocery shopping in Irvine and finding your favorite items in Orange County. *This podcast was recorded for GIC 2023 and has be reshared for the GIC 2024 mentees. For transcripts visit: docs.google.com/document/d/13HB4Z…tpof=true&sd=true

The International Center 17.07.2024 17:04

Megan and Jane from UC Irvine's International Center join us to share more about their programming and support services. For transcripts visit: docs.google.com/document/d/1b7ZIX…/edit?usp=sharing

GIC Podcast Introduction 17.07.2024 4:25

Graduate International Connection is a program to support incoming international graduate students at UC Irvine. Hear more about our program and this season of our GIC podcast. Join Aimee and Jyotsana as they share what you expect from this season of the GIC podcast. This season will include podcasts created for the Fall 2023 cohort of GIC as well as new information and podcasts from our Fall 2024...

Grocery Stores by Campus 16.07.2024 30:56

Join previous GIC Podcast Coordinator Melisa* and GIC Mentors Sukriti and Sharanya as they discuss the most common grocery stores by campus and their tips for grocery shopping in the U.S. *This podcast was recorded for GIC 2023 and has be reshared for the GIC 2024 mentees. Transcript is available here: docs.google.com/document/d/1NVVEj…tpof=true&sd=true

Food On and Near Campus 15.07.2024 20:27

Join Aimee, Elsie*, and Hugo* as they discuss their favorite places in UTC, Campus Plaza, and On Campus for food. Hear about cheaper options, vegan and vegetarian friendly options, and places to get coffee or sweets. *This podcast was recorded for GIC 2023 and has be reshared for the GIC 2024 mentees. Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MQUaDWSuHCx9P-lZiWhsRPOmfCVMqoje...

On-Campus Activities 15.07.2024 19:17

Join Aimee and Frances as they discuss ways to get connected to community on campus. *While Frances is a current 2024 GIC mentor, this podcast was recorded for GIC 2023 and has be reshared for the GIC 2024 mentees. Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b3MxfJ0wk5zB-ZBGWKi0918M8WDuUR4x-G8jAWw-GDQ/edit?usp=sharing