Podcast
Looking for a fun way to connect with ISO and stay informed? Listen to our podcasts every other Friday at 2pm. We will discuss relevant topics and resources for you, feature amazing guests each week, and share interesting stories from our international students all around the world. If you would like to be featured in our podcasts, please email us at [email protected]. Send us an interesting story, something you are grateful for, an accomplishment you are proud of, helpful tips for fellow international students, and many more!
Episode #4: An International Student's Guide to COVID-19: Career and Professional Development
On this episode, we discuss how to achieve your career and professional goals in the midst of covid-19! Listen to the podcast to hear about how to effectively tackle your job and internship search, ace virtual interviews and networking, and explore other professional development opportunities available to you during this time.
Host: Padmini Kucherlapaty (International Student Community Ambassador)
Guests: Avia Zhang (International Student from China), Elizabeth Boesen (Career Coach, The Center for Career Services)
Referenced Resources: GW Career Connect | LinkedIn Learning | Handshake | Additional Virtual Resources & Guidance
Episode #3: An International Student's Guide to COVID-19: Academic Success
On this episode, we discuss how to ace finals and finish the semester strong! Listen to the podcast to hear about how GW students are tackling finals week in the midst of covid-19 and learn about academic resources and peer tutoring available to you during this time.
Host: Saumya Rajamohan (International Student Community Ambassador)
Guests: Chanchel Zorblewu (International Student from Ghana), Chante Clarkson (Director of Academic Success & Retention Programs, in The Office for Student Success), & Kevin Knudsen (Director of Academic Commons)
Referenced Resources: Virtual Academic Tutoring | Remote Library Services & Resources | The Writing Center
Episode #2: An International Student's Guide to COVID-19: Health and Wellness
On this episode, we discuss how to maintain your physical and mental health during the covid-19 pandemic. Listen to the podcast to hear a GW student who has covid-19 share her experience and learn effective ways to protect yourself from covid-19 and take care of your mental health.
Host: Peace Obisesan (Program Associate, ISO)
Guests: Nopi Suraminitkul (International Student from Thailand & ISCA), Camille Hippolyte (Nurse, Colonial Health Center), & Stephanie Prymas (Counselor, Counseling & Psychological Services)
Referenced Resources: Mindfulness Apps (Calm, Aura, Insight Timer) | Free Virtual Meditation Sessions | Free Zoom Yoga Sessions | Counseling & Psychological Services
Episode #1: An International Student's Guide to COVID-19: Introduction to the Podcast Series
On this episode, we discuss international students' experiences with covid-19, resources available to help you during this time, fun activities to do at home, and answers to your immigration questions.
Host: Jonathan Benjamin (Applications Administrator, ISO) & Saumya Rajamohan (ISCA)
Guests: Joshua Kai (Assistant Director, ISO)
Referenced Resources: ISO Advising | Peer Advising with the ISCAs | News & Updates | Resources