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This podcast will explore what it means to study abroad with the Centre for International Programs at the University of Guelph. You will have the chance to hear from past participants, students who have come to Guelph on exchange, and learn about the different options available and the academic, personal, and professional benefits of studying abroad.

Episodes

  1. 2025-11-28

    S6E4 - Academics in Scandinavia vs. Asia

    In this episode, UofG study abroad alumni discuss their experiences with differing academic systems during semester exchanges in Sweden and Singapore, as well as a Swedish summer program. Topics include course structure, cultural ideas around studying, and much more!

    16 min

  2. 2025-11-10

    S6E3 - Semester in Japan

    In this episode, we interview a student who participated in the bilateral exchange at Kwansei Gakuin University in Japan. The discussion includes adjusting to Japanese culture, making friends while abroad, travelling within Japan, and much more!

    47 min

  3. 2025-11-10

    S6E2 - Studying Abroad in Barbados

    In this episode, we interview a student who participated in the West Indies Bilateral Exchange in Barbados. We discuss the benefits of studying abroad in a more remote country, overcoming challenges, and much more!

    18 min

  4. 2025-10-21

    S6E1 - Study Abroad FAQ

    CIP Peer helpers answer and discuss frequently asked questions about all things study abroad. Topics include the application process, accommodation, finances, study abroad options, and much more!

    29 min

  5. 2025-04-02

    S5E10 - Food Abroad

    In this episode, CIP peer helpers Jane and Daniel are joined by Guelph students Owen and Catherine, who went on exchange in Singapore, to talk about food! Topics discussed include the cultural role of food, cost of food, diet adjustments, and much more!

    33 min

  6. 2025-03-18

    S5E9 - You've been accepted! ... What now?

    In this episode, we speak to Juan, an education abroad advisor, about what steps to take once you've accepted your placement offer to study abroad! We cover topics such as accommodation, travel insurance, grants, and much more!

    18 min

  7. 2025-03-04

    S5E8 - Student on Exchange at Lund University

    In this episode, we speak to Jen, a UofG student who is currently studying abroad at Lund University in Sweden. We discuss her experience making friends, her expectations, the process of studying abroad, and much more!

    27 min

  8. 2025-02-11

    S5E7 - Academic Planning for Exchange: Discussion with a Program Counsellor

    In this episode, we speak to BAS program counsellor Sarah Bradley on her role in helping students academically plan for their time abroad. Topics include choosing courses, gaining core credits while abroad, EPCS forms, and much more!

    20 min

  9. 2025-01-30

    S5E6 - Arriving in your host country

    In this episode, we talk to CIP peer helpers about their experiences arriving in their host countries for their semesters abroad. We discuss what we did upon arrival, phone plans, initial challenges, and much more!

    20 min

  10. 2024-11-13

    S5E5 - Yani Global Exchange: La Trobe University

    In this episode, we interview a student from La Trobe University in Australia who is currently on exchange in Guelph through the Yani Global Exchange program. We discuss the program, its benefits, what to expect for Guelph students who choose to study at La Trobe, and much more!

    14 min

  11. 2024-11-06

    S5E4 - University of Leeds

    In this episode, we speak to a student from one of our partner schools: the University of Leeds, who is currently doing an exchange in Guelph. We discuss differences, what to look forward to if you're studying abroad in Leeds, give tips, and talk about everything you need to know about the University of Leeds!

    21 min

  12. 2024-10-23

    S5E2 - France Field School

    In this episode, we talk through everything you need to know about the France Field School with the course instructor and a student who attended last summer. We discuss what the field school is, the application process, what to expect, and much more!

    22 min
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This podcast will explore what it means to study abroad with the Centre for International Programs at the University of Guelph. You will have the chance to hear from past participants, students who have come to Guelph on exchange, and learn about the different options available and the academic, personal, and professional benefits of studying abroad.

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  • Creator
    thestudyabroadcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
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  • Show Website
    The STUDY ABROADcast's Podcast

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