The STUDY ABROADcast's Podcast

S5E10 - Food Abroad

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!
 
 

S5E9 - You've been accepted! ... What now?

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!

S5E8 - Student on Exchange at Lund University

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!

S5E7 - Academic Planning for Exchange: Discussion with a Program Counsellor

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!

S5E6 - Arriving in your host country

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! 

S5E5 - Yani Global Exchange: La Trobe University

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!

S5E4 - University of Leeds

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! 

S5E3 - Doing a PhD Abroad

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! 

S5E2 - France Field School

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! 

S5E1 - Making Friends While Abroad

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!