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.
Culture & Community: Join Stella Choi and Jina Chun, GIC Mentors, as they discussed the transportation options in Irvine, including walking, biking, public transit, and car ownership, with practical advice to help you decide whether getting a car fits your budget, lifestyle, and graduate student experience.
Host: Stella (Yeryeng) Choi, GIC Mentor
Guest: Jina Chun, GIC Mentor
Music: Intergalactic by Alex Jones/Xander Jones
Transcript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nPVil7oLcckMl_SpwteRf-UzPnVo3Sr0K4jqOy_gHbs/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nPVil7oLcckMl_SpwteRf-UzPnVo3Sr0K4jqOy_gHbs/edit?usp=sharing)
25 Sept 2026
Campus Resources Every Grad Student Should Know
Campus Compass: Join Jina Chun and Seungjun (Josh) Kim, GIC Mentors, as they discuss essential UC Irvine resources for graduate students, including academic support, career services, health and wellness programs, basic needs assistance, and community-building opportunities to help you succeed on and off campus.
Host: Jina Chun, GIC Mentor
Guest: Seungjun (Josh)Kim, GIC Mentor
Music: Intergalactic by Alex Jones/Xander Jones
Transcript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wmRlqpqF0p-lOe8o_TAVsnln4JBDItSW/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117589225904358100836&rtpof=true&sd=true (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wmRlqpqF0p-lOe8o_TAVsnln4JBDItSW/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117589225904358100836&rtpof=true&sd=true)
11 Sept 2026
Finding Community in Irvine
Culture and Community: Join Medi Zakizadeh, Taryn Mary Williams, Seungjun (Josh) Kim, GIC Mentors, to learn the various ways you could build connections and find a sense of belonging at UC Irvine and beyond, through student groups, campus events, hobbies, local activities, and meaningful community experiences in Irvine.
Host: Medi Zakizadeh, GIC Mentor
Guest: Taryn Mary Williams and Seungjun (Josh) Kim, GIC Mentors
Music: Intergalactic by Alex Jones/Xander Jones
Transcript Available Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QrShYU_S0roVOItNxoaDW0qkDs074Thj/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117589225904358100836&rtpof=true&sd=true (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QrShYU_S0roVOItNxoaDW0qkDs074Thj/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117589225904358100836&rtpof=true&sd=true)
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