Culture Shocked! An Insider's Guide for International Students

Fiona Grugan

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.

Episodes

  1. 09/25/2023

    Culture Shocked with 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 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.

    29 min

  2. 09/11/2023

    Culture Shocked with 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 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.

    17 min

  3. 08/28/2023

    Culture Shocked with Souhayla - Housing on & off-campus

    In this episode of Culture Shocked, we talk to Souhayla, an international student from Egyot 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.

    15 min

  4. 08/07/2023

    Culture Shocked with 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.

    30 min
  5. Culture Shocked: Join us August 2023 for Season 1

    Season 1 Trailer

    Culture Shocked: Join us August 2023 for Season 1

    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!

    7 min

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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 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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