Culture Shocked!

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 to follow the show!

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 forget to follow the show!

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 the show!

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!

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 the show!

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!

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 don't forget to follow the show!

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!

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!

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 forget to follow the show!

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 the way. Thank you for tuning in and don't forget to follow the show!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 the show!

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 adjust to a new country and culture when studying abroad.

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 experience are highlighted, providing insights into his educational journey from New Delhi to North America. The conversation covers the challenges and rewards of being an international student in the United States, the distinctive aspects of U.S. classrooms, the roles of professors, and tips for student success. Professor Agarwal also shares advice on building peer and professor relationships in this comprehensive and engaging episode.

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 student in the United States. Dennis shares his personal background and experiences, shedding light on the initial hurdles he faced when trying to connect with others in a foreign land. The conversation explores the unique difficulties that international students encounter while striving to build meaningful relationships.

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 living on-campus, and then finally off-campus.

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.

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, Josh and Fiona discuss their own experiences as international students and share some of the insights they've gained along the way. They also talk about the name of the podcast and why they chose it. If you're an international student thinking of studying in the US or studying abroad in another country, or just curious about other cultures, be sure to tune in to Culture Shocked! Here are some of the topics that will be covered in future episodes: How to adjust to a new culture How to make friends in a new country How to deal with culture shock How to succeed in school as an international student How to find a job after graduation And much more! Culture Shocked! is a production of International Student Services at the University of Arizona. You can find the podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review!