Graduate International Connection

Graduate International Connect

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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.

12/03/2025

Portable Perspectives: Tax Talk

Join Catherine, GIC Podcast Coordinator and Anna Fitzpatrick, Account Manager at Sprintax as she goes over tax forms, filings and common mistakes international students should be aware of. Please note that anything discussed on this episode is for general informational purposes. This is not official tax advice as any decisions you decide to make regarding your taxes, including any services you may or may not use, are up to you and only you. Host: Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Guest: Anna Fitzpatrick, Business Development Manager, Sprintax Edited by Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Music: Travel The World [Original Mix] by Aftertune is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transcript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t4JGIcvzCpYYDpC-xFWkps2QR_LyejuKEtEb16yi_10/edit?usp=sharing

25 min
10/29/2025

Halloween Special: Anteater Apparitions

Join Catherine and Ruth, Manager of Graduate International Recruitment and Retention as Ruth shares some of the urban legends of the UC Irvine campus. Please note that these urban legends are passed down student to student and details may have changed throughout the years. These ghostly stories have not been confirmed or denied and stories as to how these started are also speculation. Host: Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Guest: Ruth Ortega-Gonzalez, Manager of Graduate International Recruitment and Retention Edited by Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Music: Travel The World [Original Mix] by Aftertune is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transcript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AG6gAZeu4LvmC4kMdJgjXvKNZ-lA6pbz-rgdxWt_Z70/edit?usp=sharing

22 min
10/11/2025

My Comfort Corner - Teacup Tales

Join Fran and Anushka, current GIC Peer Mentors as Anushka shares how she has been able to make Irvine her home away from home. Host: Fran Beresford, GIC Peer Mentor Guest: Anushka Dwivedi, GIC Peer Mentor Edited by Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Music: Travel The World [Original Mix] by Aftertune is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transcript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lAWIIOz_lh8CvB7m3Hyub3bZsb_ntW0PJyPo9VyuCzU/edit?usp=sharing

23 min
09/27/2025

Portable Perspectives - Money Matters

Join Catherine, GIC Podcast Coordinator and Sara, Founder and COO of Adro as they discuss how to build financial literacy and navigate U.S. financial services with confidence. Please note that anything discussed on this episode is for general informational purposes. This is not official financial advice as any decisions you make regarding your financial plans are up to you and only you. Host: Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Guest: Sara Schmitt, Founder and COO, Adro Edited by Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Music: Travel The World [Original Mix] by Aftertune is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

26 min
09/12/2025

Portable Perspectives - Immigration Insights

Join Catherine, GIC Podcast Coordinator and Vicka, Co-Founder & COO @ Imera as they discuss the importance of knowing the various options or pathways international students may have to obtaining different types of visas that go beyond the student visa. Please note that anything discussed on this episode should not be taken as official legal advise - you should consult with your own attorney before making any decisions regarding your non-immigrant or immigrant status. Host: Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Guest: Vicka Ter-Ovanesyan, Co-Founder & COO @ Imera Edited by Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Music: Travel The World [Original Mix] by Aftertune is licensedunder a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ TranscriptAvailable Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z_YxgRGkwZGkm0moXIWFyVyXkMyt3ESa4KucdR9GZiU/edit?usp=sharing

27 min
08/29/2025

My Comfort Corner: Kitchen Kinship

Join Jeferson, GIC Peer Mentor, and Anais, GIC Peer Mentor, as she shares how she has made Irvine her home away from home. Host: Jeferson Martins Guest: Anais Elena Fernandez Calzavara Edited by Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Music: Travel The World [Original Mix] by Aftertune is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transcript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eSiRMMfSXJ1fgKxpoPtRVTX8j1BYjzqP/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117589225904358100836&rtpof=true&sd=true

22 min
08/15/2025

Portable Perspectives: Campus Connections

Join Catherine, GIC Podcast Coordinator and Jennifer, Associate Director of Development, Industry Partnerships at UC Irvine Graduate Division as she discusses how to build community and the importance of preparing yourself for the professional world. Host: Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Guest: Jennifer Ellinger, Associate Director of Development, Industry Partnerships at UC Irvine Graduate Division Edited by Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Music: Travel The World [Original Mix] by Aftertune is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transcript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17OnuhwSs6H5QmFpTX41gKJUYzCYpnOzQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117589225904358100836&rtpof=true&sd=true

21 min
08/01/2025

My Comfort Corner: Diwali Diaspora

Join Catherine, GIC Podcast Coordinator, and Ishita, GIC Peer Mentor, as she shares how she has made Irvine her home away from home. Host: Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Guest: Ishita Singhal Edited by Yeonseong (Catherine) Seo Music: Travel The World [Original Mix] by Aftertune is licensedunder a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ TranscriptAvailable Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EeTcUiyX_tWEUxf4zWBNlMlO5-vRw6tF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117589225904358100836&rtpof=true&sd=true

21 min

TRAILER

GIC Introduction

The Graduate International Connection is a program that supports incoming international graduate students in there transition to the UC Irvine campus. We touch on many topics from how to buy a car to how to navigate Grad life. For transcript please visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G2jGLYkiKOBTYOPSxNo6MUQQ69BZBY4W4hfSWZOIWXk/edit?usp=sharing

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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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Graduate International Connect
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

82
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