iScholar Dive with Hoang and Eshani Hoang Nguyen and Eshani Hettiarachchi

In this episode, Sandra Vargas Tinoco, the assistant director of the International Faculty and Scholar Services, and Gabriela Hoffmann, the Assistant Director of International Experience and Engagement from the International Services and Engagement Office at UC San Diego, bring their wealth of knowledge to the table. They will answer pressing questions and shed light on the often complex visa landscape for scholars studying or working at UC San Diego.



For more information, check out ISEO website at https://iseo.ucsd.edu/ and resourse management and planning website at https://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/200-16.html

In this episode, Anand, a chemistry PhD candidate, shares his experience with networking, job hunting, and securing fellowships and internships.

In this episode, Dr. Munir Moacdieh shares his experience as an international medical graduate and discusses how he prepares himself to enter a residency program in the U.S.

In this episode, we embark on a journey through the financial experiences of Linh, a tax expert in the U.S., spanning various life stages – from her undergraduate years to graduate studies, and now as a working professional. We are eager to hear her insights and tips on a wide range of financial topics, including budgeting, saving, investing, debt management, and taxes.



Additionally, Linh is also part of Fund for Dreams non-profit organization: https://www.fundfordreams.org/

In this episode, we delve into Dr. Shahriare Hossain’s journey as an international graduate researcher, tracing his experiences from the initial stages to navigating the graduate school program. Join us as we invite Dr. Hossain to share his insights on celebrating success and navigating the inevitable hardships and failures that are all too common in the challenging landscape of grad school. Your participation is encouraged, and we look forward to exploring the diverse aspects of the graduate research experience.

This episode will focus on Dr. Eshani Hettiarachchi's experience preparing for Christmas and New Year in the US, and how she celebrated the first holiday season.