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    • Oct 8, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Thriving as a Grad Student

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 14:49


    José Giovanni Leite de Brito, a PhD student in Chemistry, talks about returning to university after gaining a decade of work experience. He shares tips for developing a network as a graduate student and shares some of the resources that have helped him thrive.

    Getting An Internship By Trying New Things And Networking

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 19:53


    Aarchi Shah and Donghyun Kim, students in Physics, talk about how connecting with other students, their instructors, and people at their jobs have helped them try new things, develop skills, and network for internships.

    Making Connections Through Work Experience and Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 19:02


    Vipushan Raveenthiranathan, a student in Health Sciences, talks about how he has made connections with others through his work study at the Yellow House and going on exchange to Singapore. He shares what he has learned from his experience as a first-generation university student.

    Going From Being an International Student to Supporting International Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 16:31


    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.

    Finding Your Strengths Through Courses and Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 20:47


    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.

    Exploring Career Paths Through Courses and Work Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 12:13


    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.

    The Impact of an Internship

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 21:29


    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.

    Difficult events

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023


    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.

    Food Access

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023


    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.

    Accessibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023


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

    Belonging and Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023


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

    Procrastination

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023


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

    Fun on a Budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023


    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

    Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023


    How can you build community in a new place? Navjit Gaurav shares tips about overcaming loneliness by building a community at Queen's. Guest: Navjit Gaurav

    Homesickness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023


    How has homesickness affected your wellbeing? Krissy Liu talks about how homesickness impacted her and shares the strategies she uses to overcome her longing for family, friends, and home.  

    Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 13:11


    How has an exchange experience impacted you? Guest: Ashley Luo Queen’s Resources: International Programs Office – https://www.queensu.ca/ipo/

    Using multiple languages to support learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 14:58


    How can the knowledge and use of multiple languages help us be better learners? Guest: Yiyi He Queen’s Resources: SASS 1:1 appointments: https://sass.queensu.ca/appointments

    Thesis Supervisory Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 19:23


    How can we navigate the ups and downs of intercultural thesis supervisor relationship? Guest: Ellie Queen’s Resources: SGSPA resources: https://www.queensu.ca/sgs/current-students/graduate-supervision 

    Returning to University after Time Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 9:01


    What is it like to return to university as an older student? Guest: Samad Shabestari  Queen’s Resources: Ban Righ Centre – https://www.queensu.ca/ban-righ-centre/   SASS academic skills appointments – https://sass.queensu.ca/appointments

    Online Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 12:17


    How can we overcome the challenges of online learning while appreciating its benefits? Guest: Simran Dhaliwal Queen’s Resources: SASS Academics 101 – https://sass.queensu.ca/sites/sasswww/files/courses/academics-101/#/

    Academic Integrity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 15:52


    What does academic integrity mean to you, and why is it important? Guest: Paula Larrondo Queen’s Resources: SASS Academic Integrity online tutorial – https://sass.queensu.ca/sites/sasswww/files/courses/academic-integrity/#/ Academic Connections Certificate – https://sass.queensu.ca/resources/academic-english-skills

    Group work

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 22:07


    How can we overcome the challenges of group work at university and in the workplace?   Guests: Joshua O. Awolusi & Ian Garner QUIC Intercultural Awareness Certificate – https://quic.queensu.ca/get-involved/intercultural-training/    SASS Group Work Resource – https://sass.queensu.ca/resources/online/group-work

    Miscommunication

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 17:10


    How can we navigate communication differences and learn from misunderstandings?  Guest: Lynn Chen Queen’s Resources Speak Up – https://sass.queensu.ca/resources/academic-english-skills  Career Services – https://careers.queensu.ca/students/resources-student-groups-identities/international-students  

    Accented English

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 15:22


    We all speak with an accent, but how does your unique accent affect your identity and how others perceive you? On this week's episode, hear stories from the Queen's community about accented English, and learn about resources available to support you. Guests Emina Arase & Janki Patel Speak Up: Academic Speaking Skills Lab – https://sass.queensu.ca/eal/#SPEAK […]

    Diversity is a Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 23:58


    What does diversity mean to you? On this week's episode, hear stories about racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion, from the Queen's community. Also, learn about resources and support available to you if you experience discrimination at Queen's. Guests Mingyuan Li Ning Feng Resources Human Rights and Equity Office – https://www.queensu.ca/hreo/home

    Housing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 13:41


    Navigating your first housing rental in Canada? On this week's episode, hear stories from the Queen's community about challenges and lessons learned in the Canadian rental market, and learn about a housing resource available to Queen's student. Guest Amir Hashemi Resource Queen's Students Community Relations – https://www.queensu.ca/studentcommunityrelations/home

    Finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 17:16


    Managing your finances as a student is challenging, especially in a new context. Listen to this week's podcast to hear stories from the Queen's community and learn about resources to help you manage your finances as a student. Guest Kamyar Goudarzi Resources Career Services – https://careers.queensu.ca/

    Authorial Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 23:05


    What is authorial voice in academic writing? Listen to this week's podcast to hear stories from the Queen's community and learn about resources to help you develop your unique authorial voice. Guests Yunyi Chen Anderson de Oliveira Resource Write Nights – https://sass.queensu.ca/eal/#WN

    Academic Culture Shock

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 15:04


    Many students experience academic culture shock. What are the underlying assumptions and expectations in a particular institution, program, or classroom, and how do we navigate them? On this week's podcast, hear stories from the Queen's community and learn about resources for overcoming academic culture shock. Guest Shaza Kaoud Abdelaziz Resources Academic Connections Certificate – https://sass.queensu.ca/eal/#ACC Student […]

    Launching Now! International Voices at Queen’s!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 3:37


    International Voices at Queen's is an inquisitive and supportive listening space for members of the Queen's University community, especially those with intercultural realities, those engaging in language learning, and those seeking to increase intercultural awareness. Launching August 31st 2021, join us weekly for new episodes covering all manner of interesting topics!

    Culture Shock

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 25:22


    Have you experienced culture shock before? On this week's International Voices at Queen's podcast premiere, hear stories from the Queen's community and learn about resources for overcoming culture shock.

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