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Culture Shocked!

by International Student Services

Adjusting to a new culture can be challenging, but it can also be an incredibly rewarding experience. Culture Shocked! is an insider's guide for international students, providing you with the tools and resources you need to make the most of your time in the United States. We'll cover everything from adjusting to a new language to finding your place in a new community. So whether you're just starting your journey or you've been here for a while, join us for Culture Shocked! and learn from the experts.

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Episodes

  1. David & Jonathan - Employment Topics

    In this episode we sit down with our guests David and Jonathan, they are Directors at McCandlish Holton. They give us insight on different options and pathways for employment. Tune in to the 12th episode of Season 2. Thank you for listening and please don't forget to follow the show!

  2. Lucia - Mental Health

    In this episode we sit down with our guest Lucia, she is a University student and former Global Ambassador. She takes us on her mental health journey and details what has helped her along the way while studying. Tune in to the 11th episode of Season 2. Thank you for listening and please don't...

  3. Soltane - Transferring

    In this episode we sit down with our guest Soltane, he is a University student and former Global Ambassador. He explains the process of transferring to a University and the challenges he faced along the way. Tune in to the 10th episode of Season 2. Thank you for listening and please don't forget…

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  4. Tala & Aisha - Time Management

    In this episode we sit down with our guests Tala & Aisha, they are University students and former Global Ambassadors. They explain how the adjustment is to college life and the importance of managing their time. Tune in to this 9th episode of Season 2. Thank you for listening and please don't...

  5. Amy & Jen - Leadership

    In this episode we sit down with our guests Amy & Jen, they are University students and former Global Ambassadors. They explain their roles in leadership, leaders who inspire them, and much more. Tune in to this 8th episode of Season 2. Thank you for listening and please don't forget to follow…

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  6. Diana - College Sports

    In this episode we sit down with our guest Diana, a University of Arizona student. She details her experience with academics and being a student athlete. Tune in to this 7th episode of Season 2. Thank you for listening and please don't forget to follow the show!

  7. Steve - Campus Safety

    In this episode we sit down with our guest Steve Patterson, the University of Arizona Chief Safety Officer. He explains his experience keeping the campus safe and creating resources for students. Tune in to this 6th episode of Season 2. Thank you for listening and please don't forget to follow…

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  8. Raj - Getting Involved on Campus

    In this episode we sit down with our guest Raj, a University of Arizona student and former Global Ambassador. He explains his experience joining clubs and staying involved on campus. Tune in to this 5th episode of Season 2. Thank you for listening and please don't forget to follow the show!

  9. Ali - International Engagement

    In this episode we sit down with our guest Ali, a University of Arizona student and former Global Ambassador. She walks us through her experience with the Global Ambassador program and helping international students. Tune in to this 4th episode of Season 2. Thank you for listening and please…

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  10. Aunita - Changing Your Major

    In this episode we sit down with a returning guest Aunita, a University of Arizona Bioinformatics student. She walks us through her experience with changing her major while studying. Tune in to this 3rd episode of Season 2. Thank you for listening and please don't forget to follow the show!

  11. Elham - Belonging

    We sit down with Elham, a University of Arizona student. She explains her journey with belonging and finding her support system at the University. Tune in to this 2nd episode of Season 2. Thank you for listening and please don't forget to follow the show!

  12. International Friends

    We sit down with the co-chairs and one student board member from the International Friends program. They walk us through what this program is and how it benefits international students that are new to the U.S. Tune in to this 1st episode of Season 2. Thank you for listening and please don't…

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  13. Ola - Culture Shock

    On this episode of Culture Shocked!, our guest will be Ola, a recent University of Arizona graduate. She possesses degrees in Neurological and Cognitive Science, and Molecular and Cellular Biology. Tune in and listen to the discussion about culture shock, along with some tips to help you along…

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  14. Osamah - Bridging Cultural Gaps

    On this episode of Culture Shocked!, our guest will be Osamah, a University of Arizona Mechanical Engineering student. Tune in and listen to the discussion about bridging cultural gaps, along with some tips to help you along the way. Thank you for tuning in and don't forget to follow the show!

  15. Aunita - Learning English

    On this episode of Culture Shocked!, our guest will be Aunita, a University of Arizona Bioinformatics student. Tune in and listen to the discussion about learning english, along with some tips to help you along the way. Thank you for tuning in and don't forget to follow the show!

  16. Hina - Undergraduate Research

    On this episode of Culture Shocked!, our guest will be Hina, a University of Arizona Physics and Astronomy student. Tune in and listen to the discussion about undergraduate research, along with some tips to help you along the way. Thank you for tuning in and don't forget to follow the show!

  17. Zain - Bridging Cultural Gaps

    On this episode of Culture Shocked!, our guest will be Zain, a University of Arizona Molecular and Cellular Biology student. Tune in and listen to the discussion about bridging cultural gaps, along with some tips to help you along the way. Thank you for tuning in and don't forget to follow the show!

  18. Tala - Making Friends

    On this episode of Culture Shocked!, our guest will be Tala, a University of Arizona Aerospace Engineering student. Tune in and listen to the discussion about making friends, along with some tips to help you along the way. Thank you for tuning in and don't forget to follow the show!

  19. Eugenie - Studying Remotely During The Pandemic

    On this episode of Culture Shocked!, our guest will be Eugenie, a University of Arizona Nursing student. Tune in and listen to the discussion about studying remotely, along with some tips to help you along the way. Thank you for tuning in and don't forget to follow the show!

  20. Amy - Learning English

    On this episode of Culture Shocked!, our guest will be Amy, a University of Arizona Neuroscience student. Tune in and listen to the discussion about learning English, along with some tips to help you along the way. Thank you for tuning in and don't forget to follow the show!

  21. Shifat - Office Hours & Academic Advising

    On this episode of Culture Shocked!, our guest will be Shifat, a former University of Arizona chemistry student. Tune in and listen to the discussion about how to take advantage and make full use of academic advising and instructor office hours. Thank you for tuning in and don't forget to follow...

  22. Nguyen - Initial Arrival & Culture Shock

    In this episode of "Culture Shocked!," hosts Fiona and Josh engage with Nguyen, an undergraduate student studying Food Safety with a minor in Microbiology. He is also from Vietnam and a Global Ambassador at the University of Arizona. He'll be sharing his insights on culture shock and how to…

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  23. Professor Anil Agarwal - Classroom Culture

    In this episode of "Culture Shocked," hosts Fiona and Josh engage Professor Anil Agarwal, an experienced educator at the University of Arizona Eller College of Management, in a discussion about classroom success strategies. Professor Agarwal's diverse academic background and extensive teaching...

  24. Dennis - Making Friends

    In this episode of "Culture Shocked!", your hosts Fiona Grugan and Josh Little sit down with Dennis Zhuang, an international student from China studying Film and Television at the University of Arizona. Together, we delve into the challenges and rewards of making friends as an international…

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  25. Souhyala - On & off-campus housing

    In this episode of Culture Shocked, we talk to Souhayla, an international student from Egypt who is studying Architecture at the University of Arizona. Souhayla shares her experiences around finding and navigating housing, and she has done it all - from living with her parents as a freshman, to...

  26. Nitika - Culture Shock

    In this episode of Culture Shocked, we talk to Nitika, an international student from India who is studying Educational Psychology at the University of Arizona. Nitika shares her experiences with culture shock, how she overcame the challenges, and what advice she has for other international students.

  27. Culture Shocked! Season 1 Introduction

    Culture Shocked! is a podcast about and for international students. Hosted by Josh Little and Fiona Grugan, the podcast will address topics that are relevant to the international student experience, everything from adjusting to a new culture to preparing for the future. In this teaser episode…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Adjusting to a new culture can be challenging, but it can also be an incredibly rewarding experience. Culture Shocked! is an insider's guide for international students, providing you with the tools and resources you need to make the most of your time in the United States. We'll cover everything from adjusting to a new language to finding your place in a new community. So whether you're just starting your journey or you've been here for a while, join us for Culture Shocked! and learn from the experts.

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Adjusting to a new culture can be challenging, but it can also be an incredibly rewarding experience. Culture Shocked! is an insider's guide for international students, providing you with the tools and resources you need to make the most of your time in the United States. We'll cover everything...

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