Graduate International Connection

Campus Compass: Join Will Chang and Dr. Nicole Chow, Senior Staff Psychologist at the UC Irvine Counseling Center as they go over UC Irvine's Counseling Center services, including individual counseling, group support, crisis resources, and mental health support available to help graduate students navigate stress, homesickness, cultural adjustment, and overall well-being.Host:  Will (Chih-Chao) Chang, GIC MentorGuest: Nicole Chow, Psy.D., Senior Staff Psychologist at the UCIrvine Counseling CenterMusic: Intergalactic by Alex Jones/Xander JonesTranscript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KSip4ABhENqTu2Cuy_Rt_9YBdl3NXF0O/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117589225904358100836&rtpof=true&sd=true

Career Corner: Join Sarvenaz Fatapour, Sahitya Madipalli, and Zhaobin Li, GIC Mentors, as they share strategies for finding internships and jobs, building professional networks, strengthening your resume, preparing for interviews, and making the most of the UC Irvine career resources as a graduate student.Host:  Sarvenaz Fatapour, GIC MentorGuest: Sahitya Madipalli and Zhaobin Li, GIC MentorsMusic: Intergalactic by Alex Jones/Xander Jones Transcript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14QeKwk5Yllmf2gAhaK_xrOZjyN-KmHVb/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117589225904358100836&rtpof=true&sd=true

Culture & Community: Join Stella Choi and Jina Chun, GIC Mentors, as they discussed the transportation options in Irvine, including walking, biking, public transit, and car ownership, with practical advice to help you decide whether getting a car fits your budget, lifestyle, and graduate student experience.Host: Stella (Yeryeng) Choi, GIC MentorGuest: Jina Chun, GIC MentorMusic: Intergalactic by Alex Jones/Xander Jones Transcript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nPVil7oLcckMl_SpwteRf-UzPnVo3Sr0K4jqOy_gHbs/edit?usp=sharing

Campus Compass: Join Jina Chun and Seungjun (Josh) Kim, GIC Mentors, as they discuss essential UC Irvine resources for graduate students, including academic support, career services, health and wellness programs, basic needs assistance, and community-building opportunities to help you succeed on and off campus. Host: Jina Chun, GIC MentorGuest: Seungjun (Josh)Kim, GIC MentorMusic: Intergalactic by Alex Jones/Xander Jones Transcript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wmRlqpqF0p-lOe8o_TAVsnln4JBDItSW/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117589225904358100836&rtpof=true&sd=true

Culture and Community: Join Medi Zakizadeh, Taryn Mary Williams, Seungjun (Josh) Kim, GIC Mentors, to learn the various ways you could build connections and find a sense of belonging at UC Irvine and beyond, through student groups, campus events, hobbies, local activities, and meaningful community experiences in Irvine.Host: Medi Zakizadeh, GIC MentorGuest: Taryn Mary Williams and Seungjun (Josh) Kim, GIC MentorsMusic: Intergalactic by Alex Jones/Xander JonesTranscript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QrShYU_S0roVOItNxoaDW0qkDs074Thj/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117589225904358100836&rtpof=true&sd=true

Career Corner: Join Taryn Mary Williams, Christian AndradeHerrera and Pranav Upadhyay, GIC Mentors, to learn about academic and non-academic on-campus job opportunities at UC Irvine, including where to find them, eligibility requirements for international students, and how these roles can help build professional skills, connections, and experience.  Note: This episode addresses matters regarding employment, social security, ITINs and taxes in the U.S. based on student experiences and is not official advise on these matters. For official guidance, please contact the UC Irvine International Center.   Host: Taryn Mary Williams, GIC MentorGuests: Christian Andrade Herrera and Pranav Upadhyay, GIC MentorsMusic: Intergalactic by Alex Jones/Xander JonesTranscript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1poO1NXo9ctZm8N-x3at-t14sXSPhXYgS/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117589225904358100836&rtpof=true&sd=true

Countdown to California: Join Nidhi Pandey and Zhaobin Li, GIC Mentors, as they share practical tips for navigating your first days at UC Irvine, from airport arrival and housing setup to banking, phone service, campus essentials, and settling into life in Irvine as an international graduate student.Host: Nidhi Pandey, GIC MentorGuest: Zhaobin Li, GIC MentorMusic: Intergalactic by Alex Jones/Xander Jones Transcript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18VU0S2Uyjzsk2xrqBpscszkjlMxXHWBaBRA_oAZzCB0/edit?usp=sharing

Campus Compass: Join Frances Li, GIC Mentor and MeganPetersen, International Student Advisor from the UC Irvine International Center as they talk about arrival essentials, maintaining your visa status, employment, and finding community at UC Irvine. This episode provides general visa information for incoming international students and does not reflect recent immigration policy changes. For the most current guidance, please refer to the UCI International Center website. Host: Frances Li, GIC MentorGuest: Megan Petersen,International Student Advisor at the UC Irvine International CenterMusic: Intergalactic by Alex Jones/Xander JonesTranscript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SrD-k8_WrFgkFjn4tSpfNDXFyko0cbeI/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117589225904358100836&rtpof=true&sd=true

Countdown to California Series: Join Aayushi Sadani and Nidhi Gyan Pandey, GIC Mentors as they discuss how to pack smart for Irvine, including what to bring, what to skip, and what you can buy once you arrive.    Host: Aayushi Sadani, GIC MentorGuest: Nidhi Gyan Pandey, GIC MentorMusic: Intergalactic by Alex Jones/Xander Jones Transcript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AHRGOsc3V6mYuymhO9pS6W6ouwCf_-1l/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117589225904358100836&rtpof=true&sd=true

Countdown to California Series: Join Will (Chih-Chao) Chang, Aayushi Sadani, and Frances Li, GIC Mentors as they discuss housing options at UC Irvine from on-campus, off-campus and everything in between.   Host: Will (Chih-Chao) Chang, GIC MentorGuest: Aayushi Sadani and Frances Li, GIC MentorsMusic: Intergalactic by Alex Jones/Xander JonesTranscript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ch0X-AlvHWHX1SinzqkrgeGa4C4yykPp/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117589225904358100836&rtpof=true&sd=true