Topic: Semester at Sea

Guest: Gage Jennings, Semester Abroad Alumnus, Business Administration major and Psychology minor

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Links:

Semester at Sea Brochure (including overall, academic, and financial aid information)

Global Gateway (to review all programs and courses)

Synopsis: Gage discusses what Semester at Sea is really and what it was like living on a ship for four months. He also goes into his inspiration for choosing such an unorthodox program, and the benefits Semester at Sea can offer participants.

Music: https://www.bensound.com

Topic: Hong Kong

Guest: Aaron Chen, ISEP - Chinese University of Hong Kong Alumnus, Television Writing and Production major and Visual Journalism Minor

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Links:

ISEP - The Chinese University of Hong Kong Brochure (including overall, academic, and financial aid information)

Aaron's ISEP Student Blogger Profile (including 3 blogs related to Hong Kong, budgeting, and self-care abroad)

Synopsis: Aaron goes over a variety of topics including the climate in Hong Kong, what orientation was like, the importance of researching courses, and what he would have done differently in this episode. In his own whimsical way with plenty of comic relief, Aaron also dives into the ups and downs of his experience abroad and shares advice for future applicants to Hong Kong.

Music: https://www.bensound.com

Topic: A Whole Semester? Leaving Chapman to Travel the World

Guest: Caroline DeStefano, Semester at Sea Alumnus, Psychology major and Masters in Leadership Development

Links:

Caroline's Blog "A Whole Semester?"

CGE Blogs (blogs from students from various backgrounds who participated in various programs)

Synopsis: Going on a full semester abroad can seem like your taking too much time away from Chapman. Caroline discusses this doubt she had and how it played out in the end.

Music: https://www.bensound.com

Topic: International Internships

Guest: Andrew Beran, International Internship Alumnus, Communication Studies major & Entrepreneurship minor

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Links:

CGE Newsletter Subscription (to stay up to date on deadlines, events, and other Chapman study abroad info) 

CGE International Internships Webpage (more info on international internships)

Global Gateway (application and program search portal)

Synopsis: Andrew Beran interned in the Czech Republic. In our episode, Andrew discusses his job and responsibilities abroad, his inspiration for applying, and the value he sees international internships. He also discusses some of his fondest memories, and the support he received from his coworkers, including free passes to a festival.

Music: https://www.bensound.com

Topic: International Internships

Guest: McKenna Hughes, Global Education Advisor for Attallah and Wilkinson in the Chapman Center for Global Education

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Links:

McKenna Hughes Contact (to reach out to with further questions)

CGE Newsletter Subscription (to stay up to date on deadlines, events, and other Chapman study abroad info)

CGE International Internships Webpage (more info on international internships)

Global Gateway (application and program search portal)

Synopsis: This brief episode, featuring Global Education Advisor, McKenna Hughes, goes over what an International Internship entails and how to apply. We discuss the types of internships that students can go on as well as due dates and application requirements.*

*Update: The CGE updated the international internship application process in fall 2020. McKenna and I re-recorded a segment of this episode in which we discuss the application process to articulate the current process. So, the audio may sound different around the 8-minute mark, but rest assured that you are listening to the up-to-date process.

Topic: Multiple Identities in Hong Kong

Guest: Aaron Chen, ISEP - Chinese University of Hong Kong Alumnus,  Television Writing and Production major and Visual Journalism Minor

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Links:

@running.aaronns (Aaron's IG profile)

ISEP - The Chinese University of Hong Kong Brochure (including overall, academic, and financial aid information)

Aaron's ISEP Student Blogger Profile (including 3 blogs related to Hong Kong, budgeting, and self-care abroad)

Synopsis: In his second episode on the podcast, Aaron discusses his experience in Hong Kong from a different light. This time around, we dive deep into how his multiple identities influenced his experience abroad.

Music: https://www.bensound.com

Topic: National Health Insurance Abroad: How A Toothache in Japan Inspired My Career Path

Guest: Noel McGuire, Semester Abroad Alumnus, SCC major and Health and Strategic Communication MS

Links:

Noel's Blog "National Health Insurance Abroad"

CGE Blogs (blogs from students from various backgrounds who participated in various programs)

Synopsis: How an unexpected trip to the dentist while studying abroad inspired Noel's career trajectory.

Music: https://www.bensound.com

Topic: Black Students Abroad

Guest: Maia Coffey, Semester Abroad Alumnus, Public Relations and Advertising major and Production Design for Film minor

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Links:

Maia's Blog "Bringing Diversity to Prague" (in which Maia goes more in-depth about her experience)

CGE Blogs (blogs from students from various backgrounds who participated in various programs)

CGE Diversity, Access, and Identity Abroad Resources (resources for students of all backgrounds)

Diversity Abroad (more resources for students from all backgrounds)

Synopsis: Maia discusses how her Black identity influenced her global education experience. Maia covers everything from the concerns she had and how she prepared to how her trip went and the value she sees in studying abroad for other Black students.

Music: https://www.bensound.com