International Voices at Queen’s

Communication and Linguistic Diversity

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:00:08 +0000

Alyssa Foerstner, Student Academic Success Services (SASS) staff and PhD student, discusses the impact of engaging in cultural and linguistic opportunities. Alyssa shares about developing an awareness of your own culture, the asset of multilingualism, and the critical role of asking questions

Inclusive Communication

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:00:06 +0000

Aileen Editha, PhD student in Law, discusses creating inclusive experiences. Aileen shares about weathering transitions, knowledge translation, and interpersonal skills.

Supporting and Empowering Connections

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:00:05 +0000

Graziella Bedenik, a PhD student in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, discusses supporting and empowering each other through connections. Graziella talks about communication and finding her way to Queen’s, supporting women in STEM, mentoring others, and having fun with your research.

The Importance of Connections and Relationships

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:53 +0000

Simarjeet Singh, an undergraduate student in Sociology, discusses learning through challenges by building on his strengths. Simarjeet shares about cultural assumptions and expectations in communication, being vulnerable, and leadership skills.

Being Curious and Open

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:05 +0000

Shima Hassanpour, a PhD student in Neuroscience, discusses how curiosity and openness has helped her discover interests and appreciate differences. Shima also talks about how to effectively engage with science topics from podcasts to journal articles.

Growth through Communication Skills

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:00:08 +0000

Daniel Reddy, a PhD student in Chemistry, discusses the importance of developing communication skills for academic success. Daniel talks about communicating science well, growing through communication fears, and making connections and developing skills through student-led groups.

Learning through Communication

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00:28 +0000

Raz Abbasi, a PhD Student in Chemical Engineering, discusses how each communication experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. Raz shares about the importance of establishing a network of support and connection, how communication skills are essential for success, and the impact of having a growth mindset.

Thriving as a Grad Student

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:00:34 +0000

José Giovanni Leite de Brito, a PhD student in Chemistry, talks about returning to university after gaining a decade of work experience. He shares tips for developing a network as a graduate student and shares some of the resources that have helped him thrive.

Getting An Internship By Trying New Things And Networking

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:00:34 +0000

Aarchi Shah and Donghyun Kim, students in Physics, talk about how connecting with other students, their instructors, and people at their jobs have helped them try new things, develop skills, and network for internships.

Making Connections Through Work Experience and Exchange

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:00:58 +0000

Vipushan Raveenthiranathan, a student in Health Sciences, talks about how he has made connections with others through his work study at the Yellow House and going on exchange to Singapore. He shares what he has learned from his experience as a first-generation university student.

Going From Being an International Student to Supporting International Students

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:00:56 +0000

Sultan Almajil, director of the Queen’s International Centre (QUIC), shares how he went from being an international student to supporting international students. He also discusses the qualities he looks for in student employees and offers advice to international students.

Finding Your Strengths Through Courses and Community

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:42 +0000

Kaan Sümer, a student in Computing and Linguistics, shares about finding belonging and connections through courses and faculty societies. Kaan also talks about how community and involvement can help you discover your strengths and clarify your career goals.

Exploring Career Paths Through Courses and Work Experience

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:00:19 +0000

Michelle Yue, a Commerce student, shares how courses and work experiences can help you think about your career. Michelle names some of the skills you can gain in courses and work studies, and how these skills can increase your confidence in the workplace.

The Impact of an Internship

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:00:19 +0000

Jheeven Salvarajah, a recent Queen’s grad from Civil Engineering, discusses the impacts of integrating practical experiences with your academics. He talks about how courses, participation in student clubs, and internships helped him land a job after graduation.

Difficult events

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 08:10:46 +0000

How do you cope when difficult events happen, and you are far away from your home community? Nathalia Santos Ocasio talks about facing the feeling that her heart is in one part of the world while her body is in another.

Food Access

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 08:46:46 +0000

Have you ever struggled to access food? Mina Boules and Edwin Kiarie talk about their experiences with food insecurity and some of the resources that have helped them.

Accessibility

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 08:43:05 +0000

How have you navigated Queen’s as a student with a disability? Getachew Gebeyaw Tadese shares his experience with inclusion and accessibility.

Belonging and Burnout

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:13:54 +0000

What do belonging and burnout mean to you? Isabella Aung shares her experiences of belonging and burnout are connected.

Procrastination

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:11:43 +0000

How do you procrastinate? Ozge Girgin talks about the ways she procrastinates and strategies for staying focused as a student.

Fun on a Budget

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:18:40 +0000

How can you have fun on a tight budget? Johanna Amos shares tips about how to connect with your community but not spend too much money.

Guest: Johanna Amos

Community

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:16:43 +0000

How can you build community in a new place? Navjit Gaurav shares tips about overcaming loneliness by building a community at Queen’s.

Guest: Navjit Gaurav

Homesickness

CFRC Podcast Network — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:08:04 +0000

How has homesickness affected your wellbeing? Krissy Liu talks about how homesickness impacted her and shares the strategies she uses to overcome her longing for family, friends, and home.

Exchange

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:34:05 +0000

How has an exchange experience impacted you?

Guest: Ashley Luo

Queen’s Resources: International Programs Office – https://www.queensu.ca/ipo/

Using multiple languages to support learning

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:04:49 +0000

How can the knowledge and use of multiple languages help us be better learners?

Guest: Yiyi He

Queen’s Resources: SASS 1:1 appointments: https://sass.queensu.ca/appointments

Thesis Supervisory Relationships

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:00:15 +0000

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 

Returning to University after Time Away

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:00:44 +0000

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

Online Learning

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:00:23 +0000

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/#/

Academic Integrity

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:00:09 +0000

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

Group work

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:00:59 +0000

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

Miscommunication

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:00:42 +0000

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

Accented English

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:09:02 +0000

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 Conversation Program – https://quic.queensu.ca/get-involved/english-conversation-program/

Diversity is a Strength

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 03:31:12 +0000

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

Housing

CFRC Podcast Network — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:53:18 +0000

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

Finances

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:37:09 +0000

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/

Authorial Voice

CFRC Podcast Network — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 22:43:11 +0000

What is authorial voice in academic writing? Listen to this week’s podcast to hear stories from the Queen’s community and learn about resources to help you develop your unique authorial voice.

Guests Yunyi Chen Anderson de Oliveira Resource

Write Nights – https://sass.queensu.ca/eal/#WN

Academic Culture Shock

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 01:05:56 +0000

Many students experience academic culture shock. What are the underlying assumptions and expectations in a particular institution, program, or classroom, and how do we navigate them? On this week’s podcast, hear stories from the Queen’s community and learn about resources for overcoming academic culture shock.

Guest

Shaza Kaoud Abdelaziz

Resources

Academic Connections Certificate – https://sass.queensu.ca/eal/#ACC

Student Academic Success Services – https://sass.queensu.ca/

Launching Now! International Voices at Queen’s!

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 20:20:24 +0000

International Voices at Queen’s is an inquisitive and supportive listening space for members of the Queen’s University community, especially those with intercultural realities, those engaging in language learning, and those seeking to increase intercultural awareness. Launching August 31st 2021, join us weekly for new episodes covering all manner of interesting topics!

Culture Shock

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 18:28:55 +0000

Have you experienced culture shock before? On this week’s International Voices at Queen’s podcast premiere, hear stories from the Queen’s community and learn about resources for overcoming culture shock.