Culture Shocked! An Insider's Guide for International Students

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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Episodes

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 Unit...

Sep 25, 2023•29 min

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 explo...

Sep 11, 2023•17 min

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.

Aug 28, 2023•15 min

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.

Aug 07, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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 yo...

May 30, 2023•7 min

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