Graduate International Connection

Join Aimee and Vignaya as they discuss their experiences transitioning between the quarter and the semester systems and resources and tips for managing the speed of the quarter system pace.

Transcripts of this podcast are available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_fm68xNPjF6Wc7qQQKxrRfaE4Xx4v9knGlWGyV5kgtQ/edit?usp=sharing

Join Melisa* and Catherine as they discuss utilizing the Student Health Center and the basics of student health insurance.

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/1XpTgiJltggAkgoIJEZWZqaH0BoBOKVAK0BkZcZQAZpY/edit?usp=sharing

Join Aimee and Ishita as they discuss their experiences utilizing urgent care in the U.S. and the differences from their understanding between urgent and emergency care. Note: Aimee and Ishita are not medical doctors. For detailed questions or in emergency situations, please call 911 or reach out to necessary medical doctors.

Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jN1eIaArPFnATxrpSez0kcF1Hcw_6HbhUQ2v7YNutsA/edit?usp=sharing

Join Aimee and Jialin as they discuss what it is like to use pharmacies in the U.S. and how to get your prescription and non-prescription medications. Note: Aimee and Jialin are not medical doctors. They share their experiences utilizing pharmacies and picking up medications. For specifics, we encourage you to discuss with doctors.

Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y6iqfoTrNwjbIYwHOazkk3-Y74PPoerxJJTHxPNEft4/edit?usp=sharing

Join Aimee and Will as they discuss accessing the Student Health Center and gettin referrals to specialty care. Note: Aimee and Will are not medical experts. In this podcast, they share their experiences accessing health care in the U.S.

Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vMHhb7G59XpSHR5dXzNp3zLVZeEbwhX9wOPQ4OUtxXI/edit?usp=sharing

Join Melisa and Joseph* as they discuss starting a bank account in the U.S.

*This podcast was created for the 2023 cohort and has been reshared for the 2024 cohort

Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DQmQKsFJzw9bZMzlfY74LAjFU2mR6hnL3v1qiqZu1Ys/edit?usp=sharing

Join Aimee and Safa as they discuss the benefits of meal prepping to save time and money as well as other ways to be effective with your food budget.

Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FFtUHU37vW1ZZh88CnFjJvEKKprFrczG7EIiwi84GDk/edit?usp=sharing

Join Aimee and Ishita as they discuss the importance of savings accounts and managing your finances during graduate school.

Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cFaw2J-NMBy0GcQzrKAr6_uTEsJpB_IETv1eR-fJTy4/edit?usp=sharing

Aimee and Ramses* speak about off campus housing, how to avoid housing scams, utilities, insurance, and more.

Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j5pHdxB9dcQ09TeZoltYVM-IzO4HJxvRwbNQ5y5Cs7s/edit?usp=sharing

*This podcast was recorded for the 2023 cohort and does not address newer issues and concerns around housing for the 2024 cohort. We also note that this podcast is an unusual length for our channel but there was a lot to cover and was difficult to split in post edits. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the length.

Join Aimee and Meet as they discuss living with roommates and finding roommates to live with.

Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xpt8h3BbqieFxfvGXBRhhCn12mEo8Bzh2om7zP9RGHY/edit?usp=sharing