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The Graduate International Connection program (GIC) supports the transition of international graduate students at UC Irvine. Our podcast shares the stories and experiences of our graduate students as they transition to Irvine, California, the U.S., and life as a graduate student.
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- Sep 11, 2026
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Finding Community in Irvine (opens the original)
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Culture and Community: Join Medi Zakizadeh, Taryn Mary Williams, Seungjun (Josh) Kim, GIC Mentors, to learn the various ways you could build connections and find a sense of belonging at UC Irvine and beyond, through student groups, campus events, hobbies, local activities, and meaningful community experiences in Irvine. Host: Medi Zakizadeh, GIC Mentor Guest: Taryn Mary Williams and Seungjun (Josh) Kim, GIC Mentors Music: Intergalactic by Alex Jones/Xander Jones Transcript Available Here: https:
A Guide to On-Campus Jobs (opens the original)
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Career Corner: Join Taryn Mary Williams, Christian AndradeHerrera and Pranav Upadhyay, GIC Mentors, to learn about academic and non-academic on-campus job opportunities at UC Irvine, including where to find them, eligibility requirements for international students, and how these roles can help build professional skills, connections, and experience. Note: This episode addresses matters regarding employment, social security, ITINs and taxes in the U.S. based on student experiences and is not offic
Your First 72 hours in the U.S. (opens the original)
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Countdown to California: Join Nidhi Pandey and Zhaobin Li, GIC Mentors, as they share practical tips for navigating your first days at UC Irvine, from airport arrival and housing setup to banking, phone service, campus essentials, and settling into life in Irvine as an international graduate student. Host: Nidhi Pandey, GIC Mentor Guest: Zhaobin Li, GIC Mentor Music: Intergalactic by Alex Jones/Xander Jones Transcript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18VU0S2Uyjzsk2xrqBpscszkjlM
Navigating UCI with help from the International Center (opens the original)
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Campus Compass: Join Frances Li, GIC Mentor and MeganPetersen, International Student Advisor from the UC Irvine International Center as they talk about arrival essentials, maintaining your visa status, employment, and finding community at UC Irvine. This episode provides general visa information for incoming international students and does not reflect recent immigration policy changes. For the most current guidance, please refer to the UCI International Center website. Host: Frances Li, GIC Ment
Packing for Irvine: Essentials and Extras (opens the original)
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Countdown to California Series: Join Aayushi Sadani and Nidhi Gyan Pandey, GIC Mentors as they discuss how to pack smart for Irvine, including what to bring, what to skip, and what you can buy once you arrive. Host: Aayushi Sadani, GIC Mentor Guest: Nidhi Gyan Pandey, GIC Mentor Music: Intergalactic by Alex Jones/Xander Jones Transcript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AHRGOsc3V6mYuymhO9pS6W6ouwCf_-1l/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117589225904358100836&rtpof=true&sd=true
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