International Conversations

In this episode, hear about the amazing study abroad program to Belize from Egbert Higinio and a student named Linda who joined the program as well. Also, a Merritt College student who went to Ghana and an International student who is studying in the U.S. from Ecuador. The crew discusses International Valentine’s Day traditions as well, hosted by Drew Gephart, PCCD International Services Manager.

In this first episode of 2020, the new Chancellor of the Peralta Community College District, Dr. Regina Stanback Stroud, joins the show to discuss her vision for the new year, passion for traveling, and the goal of making our journey through life as interesting and rewarding as possible. Special guests include the Director of International Education, Thomas Torres-Gil, and new Study Abroad Staff Assistant, Jordon Matthews. Hosted by Drew Gephart, PCCD International Services Manager.

In this final episode of 2019, Drew Gephart is joined by Dr. Siri Brown, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, along with co-host Dr. Andrea Lee, Study Abroad Faculty Lead/Dance Study Abroad as they discuss their most memorable international trips, spending New Years in other countries and Fulbright Awards. Also, Edwina from Panama is the International Student Spotlight for this show.

Join host, Drew Gephart, as he speaks to Petra Maria and Louis Goltz, the leaders of Laney College’s Cosmetology in London Study Abroad program which has been running since 2017. Hear about the students who went on the program and the lives that have been touched. Also, this show’s International Student Spotlight is with Lydia who is an international Student from London currently studying at the Peralta Colleges. And a special visit from International Program Manager, Michael Goldberg, sharing about International Education Week activities taking place on campus to spread the appreciation of other cultures and international students.

Gaye Walton-Price (Arabic Faculty, Berkeley City College) and Barbara Alothaimmeen (Study Abroad Student) share their experiences studying abroad in Egypt. Thomas Torres-Gil (Director of International Education, Peralta Colleges) discusses his vision for the international program and his experience studying abroad in Chile. Featuring: International Student Spotlight with Shashwat Bajaj from Sri Lanka and Interview with Sheila Bostic who also studied abroad in Egypt and Jamaica. Hosted by Drew Gephart (International Services Manager, Peralta Colleges)