Graduate International Connection

Join Aimee and Bingya, previous GIC Mentor* as they discuss some of the best study spaces on campus.

*This podcast was recorded for the GIC 2023 program but made available again for the GIC 2024 program.

Transcripts available here: docs.google.com/document/d/1anSP7…tpof=true&sd=true

Join Aimee, Manager of International Student Recruitment and Retention and Arieyshma, 2024 GIC Mentor as they discuss Arieyshma's experience submitting her transcripts as a recent graduate.

Aimee and Arieyshma are not experts in admissions. Reach out to UC Irvine's Graduate Division Admissions Department for information and individualized support.

Transcripts available here: docs.google.com/document/d/13MsNZ…/edit?usp=sharing

Join Jyotsana, GIC's Podcast Coordinator and Abigail, 2024 GIC Mentor as they discuss TOEP and Abigail's experience taking the test in order to prepare to be a TA. The information in this podcast is based on their experiences, please reach out to the experts for any questions regarding the test.

Transcripts are available here: docs.google.com/document/d/11Ys3S…/edit?usp=sharing

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

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

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

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

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 cohort.

For transcripts please visit: docs.google.com/document/d/1Kuthf…/edit?usp=sharing

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

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/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112465988625426767156&rtpof=true&sd=true