Graduate International Connection

Join Jyotsana and Sofia as they discuss their experiences with on campus housing.

Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WjOHD7vNaKHG_rPZ53-UFq7tD1WAV1Sy_xC4rInpAZQ/edit?usp=sharing

Join Aimee and Sarvenaz as they discuss how to get assistance from on campus or off campus maintenance offices and what generally is able to be supported by these offices.

Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zvbnSBuqkCBdYyzK2Phi3II43LYyqBzSpY64O1gj9v0/edit?usp=sharing

Join Aimee, Mak* and Lucas* as they discuss buying new and used bikes in Orange County.

Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N8_2GW-ZZVK2yp8nSU0Ej5o72vyqaKvzxPmzncjdz24/edit?usp=sharing

*This podcast was created for the 2023 cohort of GIC and has been edited from our Buying New and Used Cars and Bikes podcast to be shortened and specific for the bike purchasing process.

Aimee and Vidya discuss pros and cons of purchasing used cars and what research they do before purchasing a car.

Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nr6TYsAWXxhiigyzjSLWGe8mIuhz3bvT5bMO6mQ6Ams/edit?usp=sharing

Aimee and Francis discuss the pros and cons of purchasing a new car. They review the steps they take when looking into purchasing a car and some of the requirements in order to take one home.

Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lrQFU2DcbpUpSjdHAIrcw2R97j5vp_ZMSpSrlcSzMwE/edit?usp=sharing

Aimee & Tanvi* review how to get your license and access the DMV in California.

*This podcast was created for the 2023 cohort and is being reposted for the 2024 cohort

Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kXLD0Z21uOLpKZ5-Vo3vMvwQuzrbzVne/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112465988625426767156&rtpof=true&sd=true

Aimee and Jyotsana* discuss getting around campus and nearby without a car. They review options such as walking, biking, and using an electric scooter.

*This podcast was created for the 2023 cohort and is being published again for the 2024 cohort.

Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lABhLOuv8Vl8jX79WvJCEJtV5yrAGUsotz35gV_fLM0/edit?usp=sharing

Join Aimee and Nezahat* as they discuss what it is like to use public transportation in the U.S., specifically buses and trains.

*This podcast was recorded for the 2023 cohort and reposted for the 2024 cohort

Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UJx7ANAIVTAb8fwm3ScfrrPTYcEaGSU24ma9pyJuK_M/edit?usp=sharing

Aimee and Maryam discuss renting a car and utilizing student discounts for ZipCar.

*This podcast was recorded for the 2023 cohort and is being reposted for the 2024 cohort.

Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k5s915fJOsu70quN24ixgTAndwUEcl8D9uGqGwIjJ2s/edit?usp=sharing

Aimee and Arieyshma discuss common text, phone call, and email scams to look out for in the U.S. and how to protect yourself from the most common scams.

Transcripts available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sot7CR9pMQx5TKnc-ZcKjQ-5FQ8Inc94ItlgtjlWWlk/edit?usp=sharing