Sultan Almajil, director of the Queen’s International Centre (QUIC), shares how he went from being an international student to supporting international students. He also discusses the qualities he looks for in student employees and offers advice to international students.

Kaan Sümer, a student in Computing and Linguistics, shares about finding belonging and connections through courses and faculty societies. Kaan also talks about how community and involvement can help you discover your strengths and clarify your career goals.

Michelle Yue, a Commerce student, shares how courses and work experiences can help you think about your career. Michelle names some of the skills you can gain in courses and work studies, and how these skills can increase your confidence in the workplace.

Jheeven Salvarajah, a recent Queen’s grad from Civil Engineering, discusses the impacts of integrating practical experiences with your academics. He talks about how courses, participation in student clubs, and internships helped him land a job after graduation.

How do you cope when difficult events happen, and you are far away from your home community? Nathalia Santos Ocasio talks about facing the feeling that her heart is in one part of the world while her body is in another.

Have you ever struggled to access food? Mina Boules and Edwin Kiarie talk about their experiences with food insecurity and some of the resources that have helped them.

How have you navigated Queen’s as a student with a disability? Getachew Gebeyaw Tadese shares his experience with inclusion and accessibility.

What do belonging and burnout mean to you? Isabella Aung shares her experiences of belonging and burnout are connected.

How do you procrastinate? Ozge Girgin talks about the ways she procrastinates and strategies for staying focused as a student.

How can you have fun on a tight budget? Johanna Amos shares tips about how to connect with your community but not spend too much money.

Guest: Johanna Amos