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.

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!

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/

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

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/

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

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

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/