Category: International Voices at Queen’s

How can we navigate the ups and downs of intercultural thesis supervisor relationship? Guest: Ellie Queen’s Resources: SGSPA resources: https://www.queensu.ca/sgs/current-students/graduate-supervision 

What is it like to return to university as an older student? Guest: Samad Shabestari  Queen’s Resources: Ban Righ Centre – https://www.queensu.ca/ban-righ-centre/   SASS academic skills appointments – https://sass.queensu.ca/appointments

How can we overcome the challenges of online learning while appreciating its benefits? Guest: Simran Dhaliwal Queen’s Resources: SASS Academics 101 – https://sass.queensu.ca/sites/sasswww/files/courses/academics-101/#/

What does academic integrity mean to you, and why is it important? Guest: Paula Larrondo Queen’s Resources: SASS Academic Integrity online tutorial – https://sass.queensu.ca/sites/sasswww/files/courses/academic-integrity/#/ Academic Connections Certificate – https://sass.queensu.ca/resources/academic-english-skills

How can we overcome the challenges of group work at university and in the workplace?   Guests: Joshua O. Awolusi & Ian Garner QUIC Intercultural Awareness Certificate – https://quic.queensu.ca/get-involved/intercultural-training/    SASS Group Work Resource – https://sass.queensu.ca/resources/online/group-work

How can we navigate communication differences and learn from misunderstandings?  Guest: Lynn Chen Queen’s Resources Speak Up – https://sass.queensu.ca/resources/academic-english-skills  Career Services – https://careers.queensu.ca/students/resources-student-groups-identities/international-students  

We all speak with an accent, but how does your unique accent affect your identity and how others perceive you? On this week’s episode, hear stories from the Queen’s community about accented English, and learn about resources available to support you. Guests Emina Arase & Janki Patel Speak Up: Academic Speaking Skills Lab – https://sass.queensu.ca/eal/#SPEAK […]

What does diversity mean to you? On this week’s episode, hear stories about racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion, from the Queen’s community. Also, learn about resources and support available to you if you experience discrimination at Queen’s. Guests Mingyuan Li Ning Feng Resources Human Rights and Equity Office – https://www.queensu.ca/hreo/home

Navigating your first housing rental in Canada? On this week’s episode, hear stories from the Queen’s community about challenges and lessons learned in the Canadian rental market, and learn about a housing resource available to Queen’s student. Guest Amir Hashemi Resource Queen’s Students Community Relations – https://www.queensu.ca/studentcommunityrelations/home

Managing your finances as a student is challenging, especially in a new context. Listen to this week’s podcast to hear stories from the Queen’s community and learn about resources to help you manage your finances as a student. Guest Kamyar Goudarzi Resources Career Services – https://careers.queensu.ca/