In The Loop

Hello Huskies,This episode will focus on International Student Services (ISS) at the University of Washington.  Our special guest for this episode is Sharece Bunn, the assistant director of international student advising at ISS. Sharece goes over the importance of reading and understanding the visa requirements and laws and how the ISS office is available to support and help  the international students navigate through it. For more information, please visit https://iss.washington.edu/. Make sure to check out all the amazing activities CIRCLE has planned for students this quarter at https://www.washington.edu/circle/.Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hello DAWGS,On our podcast today, we will be learning more about Student Legal Services at the UW, the services they offer to the students, and how students can connect with them. Our special guest is Amanda Reynoso Palley, who is a staff attorney at Student Legal Services and she will discuss about some of the services that SLS provides to UW students. She will go over some of the most common issues that she helps with international students. Make sure to check the CIRCLE website to learn about all upcoming events at circle.uw.edu. You can also reach out to us through email at uwcircle@uw.edu.  Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hello Dawgs,This podcast is the second of two that will discuss internships for undergraduate international students. In the podcast today we will focus on “Tips for success in finding an internship”. To learn more about getting started with the process and what things to keep in mind as an international student. please check-out the first podcast of this series.Our guests, Keavy from the International Student Services Office (ISS) and Caitlin from the UW Information School are back to help us learn more about internships. It will be important to note that the podcasts assume the student and internship are physically located in the United States. If you have specific questions about internships while studying from your home country, please reach out to ISS directly.Make sure to check the CIRCLE website to learn about all upcoming events at circle.uw.edu. You can also reach out to us through email at uwcircle@uw.edu.  

Hello everyone, Beginning winter quarter 2021, CIRCLE set up a community on Discord to have a place where students can engage online with each other 24/7, as well as connect easier with CIRCLE staff. On our podcast today, we will be learning more about the CIRCLE Discord server and how you can join in on the fun!If you want to join, please fill out the google forms: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4q3Z5KPI2URLcqed2Ry3NBpHxOIxLPS5ouZtf2Em0Q7kXPg/viewform?gxids=7628Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hello Huskies, We are introducing two podcasts that will discuss internships for undergraduate international students. The first podcast will focus on getting started with the process of finding an internship and things to keep in mind as an international student and the second podcast will focus on tips for success.Our guests today are Keavy Gilbert from the UW International Student Services Office (ISS) and Caitlin Goldbaum from the UW Information School. Keavy and Caitlin, welcome to the podcast! Before we get started, it is important to note that both podcasts will assume the student and internship are physically located in the United States. If you have specific questions about internships while studying from your home country, please reach out to ISS directly.  Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Are you looking for a scholarship to apply? Are you international student? Then you will qualify for Mary Gates Scholarship at the University of Washington is for you!Mary Gates Endowment scholarships are open to international students and the deadlines are coming up! Check out the podcast to learn more and be sure to apply by these dates:Leadership scholarship deadline: January 26th, 2021 at 5pmResearch scholarship deadline: February 2nd, 2021 at 5pmIf you have questions about the application process, please contact Annabel Cholico at cholico@uw.eduBackground Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hello Huskies!What is success coaching or why do you need success coaching? Our episode will help you get to know better how success coaching can help your academic career at UW through different approaches! Academic Success Coaching focuses on building the basic academic skills such as time-management, motivation, and reaching you goals. Through a series of one-on-one appointments, you will work with your coach to get from where you are now academically to where you want to be, and create a secure foundation for success in college.Learn more about success coaching: http://academicsupport.uw.edu/academic-success-coach/

How was your Fall Quarter remote learning experience at UW? Was the remote learning challenging or successful? Did you pick up new quarantine hobbies? To wrap up the quarter in our podcast today , we have Chika, who is junior at UW studying Psychology. She is currently in Tokyo, Japan and here with us to share her experience with the Fall Quarter. As Chika has shared, she has implemented successful strategies and experiences with remote learning. She has also shared about new hobbies she enjoyed during quarantine such as coloring or walking around her neighborhood. I hope some of her experiences were relatable and others were new. I hope best of luck on final weeks of the Fall quarter! If you have any questions or interest in being on CIRCLE podcast, you can email at uwcircle@uw.edu or you can always check CIRCLE's website so you can In the Loop. Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, we go deeper into UW Student Activities and what are some opportunities to get connected remotely this quarter! There are a lot of exciting things going on within the student activities office and it is a great place to begin or continue the process to find organizations that will enrich and expand your college experience. If you have any questions about how to get started, you can do an internet search of the UW Student Activities office, email them at sao@uw.edu or follow their social media.Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Have you ever wondered who is your advisor? Or if you do not have one, how do you find one? Ever felt pressured to chose a major or know what you are majoring right away? Today we have Dan Feetham, director of undergraduate academic affairs advising, who will guide us through choosing our majors or reaching out to advisors. Feetham is a passionate advisor, who previously served as director of Advising and Student Engagement at the College of Engineering. In that role, he oversaw an award-winning advising staff that served more than 2,000 students annually. Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Our podcast today is the first of two that will focus on connecting to community through UW registered student organizations remotely and how they can be an amazing addition to your college experience. During this remote quarter most UW student clubs are still very active and are a great way for you to to connect, share your passion with others and make a difference in areas that are important to you. Today we will talk with one student and find out about their experience and the impact that participating in UW registered student organizations has made on their time here at UW.

How is UW Academic Support Program supporting the students remotely this quarter? CLUE is the UW's free multidisciplinary study center located in Mary Gates Hall, Commuter and Transfer Commons (CTC), and Othello Commons. For Autumn 2020, CLUE will be operating virtually but still available to all students.Want help with your time management skills, goal-setting, and study strategies? The ASP academic success coach is available to help you get where you want to be and overcome challenges that impede your success in college.To learn more about resources mentioned in the show, you can find it at academicsupport.uw.edu or reach out to us at uwcircle.edu. Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

How does you workspace look like this quarter? Research shows that having a dedicated workspace is an important part of successful online learning. We all need to work within the limitations of our own location and circumstances, but we encourage everyone to set up the best workspace possible for themselves that supports success.In our podcast today, we have two student guests who will be sharing what they learned about their workspace in spring and whether they are making any changes for the current quarter. After we hear from the students, we will share information on UW resources for renting equipment to use during the quarter & setting up your chair & desk ergonomically.Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hello and welcome to the In the Loop podcast presented by CIRCLE. Today we have Dr. Megan Callow, the Senior Lecturer and Director for Interdisciplinary Writing Program of the Department of Writing at the University of Washington. Some of the courses she taught recently include, ENGL 296 - Critical Literacy in natural science, ENGL 199 - Interdisciplinary Writing/ Natural Science. She is here today to share some of her tips connection with professors and succeeding remote learning. Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hello and welcome back In the Loop podcast presented by UW CIRCLE. This week we have a special guest joining us, Dr. Xiaosong Li, University of Washington professor of Chemistry. He is here to talk to us about connecting to professors and succeeding in the upcoming mostly online autumn quarter. Dr. Li has just recently been honored with the UW Distinguished Teaching award. Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Transitioning from High School to college is an exciting but also scary time for students like you. In college, you will be able to live on your own, while making new friends and joining a new community. Once on campus, there will be a lot of decisions to make such as what major to choose, what courses to take or what students organizations to join. To help you make these decisions, we have dedicated advisers, counselors, and many other professionals who are ready to support you. We hope this podcast gives you more insights that help the transition from High School to college more smooth. Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This past Spring quarter, with all UW classes being online, was a challenging time for most students, specially for international student. Taking classes from their home countries where they may have had to stay up late or get up early to attend classes and going to school remotely posed some additional challenges. In our podcast, we wanted give a voice to students who had experienced this to find out what it was like and how they are prepared for the incoming Autumn quarter. Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hello! For this week, in In the Loop, we wanted to change up the gears and introduce our CIRCLE staff. We wanted to show the personalities and experiences that our CIRCLE staff hold, while supporting our students!Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

For this week's podcast, we will be having Emma and Suchi from Unite UW here to discuss how Unite UW is navigating the virtual quarter. Unite UW is a quarterly on-campus cultural exchange program that builds bridges between domestic and international students at the University of Washington. Our goal is to create a mutually-enriching global experience in a local setting. The program aims to engage student participants in cultural exchanges to enhance cultural understanding, overcome barriers and boundaries, inspire lasting international relationships and unify our campus.To learn more about Unite UW: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniteUW/Website: http://unite.uw.edu/Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ziyan and Jaye are from Core Programs and they would like to talk about wellness and self compassion during COVID-19. Since they are from Core programs it focuses a bit on international graduate students. Feel free to listen to a few minutes of it to get a better sense of what it is about! Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It is week six of online quarter and we are here with another episode of In the Loop! We would like to introduce our topic on Core Programs with Ziyan and Jaye. In addition, three of our graduate international students are sharing their experiences. Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week our podcast features Dr.Gitika Talwar and Dr.Dari Magyar from Hall Health. They discuss building healthy habits during COVID-19, UW resources for mental health and wellbeing, and the importance of self-compassion during this difficult time. Here are links to the services mentioned in the podcast:https://wellbeing.uw.edu/topic/mental-health/https://hub.washington.edu/spring2020-events/https://thewholeu.uw.edu/Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

As the Stay-at-Home order has been extended in Washington, we would like to give some insight form our Student Life Vice President, Denzil Suite. Did you know that students are building the University of Washington on Minecraft and having virtual house parties? Or did you know UW Police Department encourages students to download SafeZone app, where it can help you when you feel unsafe walking alone at night. Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

As a response to Covid-19, the University of Washington has decided to switch into remote learning for the Spring Quarter. Therefore, our CIRCLE team would like to connect with our students and guide them to a successful virtual learning experience. We would like to address some of the changes and challenges the virtual learning experience might include, such as:Time management and being productive in at-home-learning settingReaching out to friends, colleagues, mentors, librarians, professors, and moreReducing distractionsWe have Morris and Erik, who are international students, providing such good tips and insights on this inaugural In The Loop podcast. In addition, we would like to thank our CIRCLE Student Success Couch, Mary Kay, for inputting insightful tips. Follow us on social media @uwcircle for more information on that. We hope that our efforts would ease and helps our students to adapt to new virtual learning changes that is different form our traditional learning. Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"In the Loop" Podcasts are created by Center for International Relation and Cultural Leadership Exchange, also known as CIRCLE at the University of Washington. As a response to Covid-19, the University of Washington has decided to switch to remote learning. In order to help our students, our CIRCLE team would like to stay connected with our students through series of podcasts, covering topics from "what are some tips staying focused during virtually learn," "what are social distancing mental health tips from UW Hall Health," and some comedy from our UW stand-up comedy folks. We hope these podcasts will help you adapt to a new learning scenarios we are faced for the Spring Quarter! Background Sound Credit:Wholesome by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/