The STUDY ABROADcast's Podcast
This podcast will explore what it means to study abroad with the Centre for International Programs at the University of Guelph. You will have the chance to hear from past participants, students who have come to Guelph on exchange, and learn about the different options available and the academic, personal, and professional benefits of studying abroad.
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Episodes
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
In this episode, CIP peer helpers Jane and Daniel are joined by Guelph students Owen and Catherine, who went on exchange in Singapore, to talk about food! Topics discussed include the cultural role of food, cost of food, diet adjustments, and much more!
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
In this episode, we speak to Juan, an education abroad advisor, about what steps to take once you've accepted your placement offer to study abroad! We cover topics such as accommodation, travel insurance, grants, and much more!
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
In this episode, we speak to Jen, a UofG student who is currently studying abroad at Lund University in Sweden. We discuss her experience making friends, her expectations, the process of studying abroad, and much more!
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
In this episode, we speak to BAS program counsellor Sarah Bradley on her role in helping students academically plan for their time abroad. Topics include choosing courses, gaining core credits while abroad, EPCS forms, and much more!
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
In this episode, we talk to CIP peer helpers about their experiences arriving in their host countries for their semesters abroad. We discuss what we did upon arrival, phone plans, initial challenges, and much more!
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
In this episode, we interview a student from La Trobe University in Australia who is currently on exchange in Guelph through the Yani Global Exchange program. We discuss the program, its benefits, what to expect for Guelph students who choose to study at La Trobe, and much more!
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
In this episode, we speak to a student from one of our partner schools: the University of Leeds, who is currently doing an exchange in Guelph. We discuss differences, what to look forward to if you're studying abroad in Leeds, give tips, and talk about everything you need to know about the University of Leeds!
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
In this episode, we speak to a University of Guelph alumna who studied abroad in her undergrad and discuss how that experience impacted her decision to do her PhD abroad!
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
In this episode, we talk through everything you need to know about the France Field School with the course instructor and a student who attended last summer. We discuss what the field school is, the application process, what to expect, and much more!
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
In this episode, we speak to current peer helpers about their time making friends while abroad. We discuss how we made our first friends, tips for making friends, and much more!