We Are UCI: Student Success Podcast
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome to WE ARE UCI: Student Success Podcast! Join us for candid conversations with UCI students about the challenges, achievements, and unique experiences that shape their individual pursuit of success.
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Episodes
Ep 23: How Raj Parekh Blazed a New Path at UCI
January 04, 2022 20:07 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBIn 2019, Raj Parekh graduated from UCI with an impressive triple major in quantitative economics, data science, and mathematics and a minor in innovation and entrepreneurship. The kicker? He did it all in four years while also making time to lead five clubs and build lasting connections. So how did he do it? Raj sits down and shares his story to inspire current students to make the most of their time at UCI.
Ep 22: UCI Alumna Traci Lee on Telling Stories and Building Confidence
November 03, 2021 20:37 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this interview, Traci Lee, Growth & Insights Editor at Sony Pictures’ Creative Center and graduate of UCI’s class of 2011, reminisces about her time at UCI and discusses how it set her up for future success.
Ep 21 - Patience during the Pandemic with the Patience Project
June 02, 2021 19:21 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode, Jonathan and Hai speak with students Karishma Muthukumar, Meena Chandrasekaran, and Caitlin Yee about the Patience Project, inspired by the hospital waiting room and changed by the pandemic.
Ep 20 - Finding a Home through LUCID
May 14, 2021 07:13 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBIn this episode, Jonathan and Hai speak with Scott Lerner and Mariel Calva Hernandez about LUCID, an undergraduate journal at UCI that gives often marginalized students a home to share their experiences and explore their identities.
Ep 19 - Building Communities with Ethan Chhan
April 19, 2021 23:31 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode, Jonathan and Hai speak with third-year Ethan Chhan about his path to discovering his identity. Through the experiences he’s gathered, he helps build and develop the multiple communities that represent him and the individuals he cares about.
Ep 18 - Creating a Platform for Minorities with Sydney Charles & Tatum Larson
April 05, 2021 21:10 - 29 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode, Jonathan and Hai speak with Sydney Charles & Tatum Larson about the journey that led them to create their podcast, “Black Fam 2.5, Redefining the Minority Experience.” https://linktr.ee/blackfam2.5 Black Fam website: https://www.theblackfam.org/ Welcome Table Videos: https://www.humanities.uci.edu/SOH/calendar/welcome_table.php
Ep 17- Balancing Productivity and Life with Student Lisa Deng
March 29, 2021 22:11 - 29 minutes - 41 MBIn this episode, Jonathan and Hai speak with third-year Lisa Deng about how to navigate the waters of being productive and organized while also not overloading yourself with too much.
Ep 16 - Finding Your Fit with Nancy Duong
March 09, 2021 20:02 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBIn this episode, Jonathan and Hai speak with fourth-year Nancy Duong about exploring different opportunities, discovering her passions, and eventually finding her fit as a business economics major.
Ep 15 - Promoting Financial Wellness and Measuring Success with Student Grace Till
March 03, 2021 20:13 - 34 minutes - 48 MBIn this episode, Jonathan and Hai speak with current undergraduate Grace Till about her choice to study business, her involvement on campus, and her ever-changing relationship with measuring success.
Being Ok With Not Having Everything Figured Out with Student Marcelo Cubillos
February 23, 2021 06:38 - 32 minutes - 45 MBIn this episode, Jonathan and Hai have a conversation with current undergraduate Marcelo Cubillos studying computer science at UCI. Exploring the multi-faceted interests of Marcelo and his perspective toward developing himself during his time in college, this discussion explores how he has navigated college in a remote university environment.
Ep 14 - Being Ok With Not Having Everything Figured Out with Student Marcelo Cubillos
February 23, 2021 06:38 - 32 minutes - 45 MBIn this episode, Jonathan and Hai have a conversation with current undergraduate Marcelo Cubillos studying computer science at UCI. Exploring the multi-faceted interests of Marcelo and his perspective toward developing himself during his time in college, this discussion explores how he has navigated college in a remote university environment.
Ep - 13: Figuring Out Your Path with Research with Student Audrey Alexis Garcia
February 02, 2021 00:09 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this episode, Jonathan and Hai sit down with current student Audrey Alexis Garcia who describes her experience trying out different pathways before finding a passion for research in the humanities.
Ep 12 - Exploring Sustainability and Entrepreneurship with Student Aryan Ghanadan
January 25, 2021 20:13 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this episode, Jonathan and Hai sit down with UCI student, Aryan Ghanadan to explore how his passion for sustainability and entrepreneurship has helped shape his journey at UCI.
Civil engineering and civic engagement with student Matthew Thomas
January 08, 2021 00:55 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode of We Are UCI, Jonathan, and Hai speak with current undergraduate Matthew Thomas about his journey exploring different career paths, his choice to study civil engineering and the multi-faceted interests he has in serving his local community.
Ep - 11: Civil engineering and civic engagement with student Matthew Thomas
January 08, 2021 00:55 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode of We Are UCI, Jonathan, and Hai speak with current undergraduate Matthew Thomas about his journey exploring different career paths, his choice to study civil engineering and the multi-faceted interests he has in serving his local community.
Season One Recap: Lessons Learned from Conversations with UC Irvine Students
January 05, 2021 03:02 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode of We Are UCI, Jonathan and Hai recap the season of conversations and lessons they've learned speaking to the diverse mix of students and alumni in the podcast's first season.
Ep 10 - Season One Recap: Lessons Learned from Conversations with UC Irvine Students
January 05, 2021 03:02 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode of We Are UCI, Jonathan and Hai recap the season of conversations and lessons they've learned speaking to the diverse mix of students and alumni in the podcast's first season.
Ep 9 - Redefining success and college goals with student Amy Liao
November 19, 2020 19:54 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBIn this episode, Jonathan and Hai speak with current UCI student Amy Liao about her journey through college and a different approach to defining what success means for her as she navigates her undergraduate journey during these uncertain times.
Ep 8 - A returning student's perspective with student Juergen Riedelsheimer
November 19, 2020 19:49 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBJonathan and Hai speak with UCI student Juergen Riedelsheimer about his eclectic career ranging from musician to entrepreneur and returning to college at UCI as a student now with a goal to merge his skillset toward a new career following graduation.
Ep 7 - Exploring ROTC and Medicine with Student Steven Pong
November 19, 2020 19:42 - 30 minutes - 42 MBIn this episode, Jonathan and Hai discuss the intersection of career exploration through Steven's service in ROTC and externships alongside his current pursuit of medicine as an undergraduate at UCI. Steven discusses a desire to serve and follow in family tradition while also exploring his own career path.
Ep 6 - Building an Esports Startup with Adharsh Subramanian & Manav Manivannan
October 28, 2020 23:11 - 30 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode, Jonathan and Hai discuss a student e-sports startup with co-founders Adharsh and Manav. The conversation also includes a discussion around how they balance their business pursuits alongside a full-time undergraduate schedule.
Ep 5 - Exploring Undergraduate Research with Karyssa Courey
October 28, 2020 23:02 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBIn this episode, Jonathan and Hai speak with UCI student Karyssa Courey about her experience exploring undergraduate research, defining a path, and changing expectations based on new opportunities. *Note: a study is referenced mentioning 11 and 6 point scales. To clarify, the researchers looked at 10 point and 6 point scales in this study.
Ep 4 - Navigating the Undergraduate Journey w/ Jenelle King
October 28, 2020 22:56 - 29 minutes - 42.1 MBIn this latest episode of the We Are UCI podcast, Jonathan and Hai speak with UCI student Jenelle King about finding different paths, which includes entrepreneurship and navigating new spaces.
Ep 3 - Exploring Your Interests with UCI Grad Student Joseph Spaziano
October 11, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBThis week, first-year graduate student Joseph Spaziano joins Hai and Jonathan to reflect on his educational journey. Together, they discuss the importance of exploring your academic and professional options and finding success along the way.
Ep: 3 - Exploring Your Interests with UCI Grad Student Joseph Spaziano
October 11, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBThis week, first-year graduate student Joseph Spaziano joins Hai and Jonathan to reflect on his educational journey. Together, they discuss the importance of exploring your academic and professional options and finding success along the way.
Ep: 2 - Finding Your Confidence with UCI Student Britanny Duong
October 10, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 52 MBIn this week’s episode, Hai and Jonathan host second-year UCI student Britanny Duong to talk about forming social connections online, learning to appreciate family-time, exploring new hobbies and battling Impostor Syndrome.
Ep: 1 - Following Your Passions with UCI Alum Owen Yang
October 09, 2020 23:37 - 32 minutes - 45 MBCo-hosts Hai and Jonathan meet with recent UCI alum Owen Yang. Together, they discuss their personal “passion projects,” how their ideas of success have changed throughout their lifetimes, and the challenge of staying true to yourself in the face of familial pressures.
We Are UCI: Introducing A Podcast About Redefining Student Success
September 02, 2020 21:49 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBThe Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning (OVPTL) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) is launching a new podcast to feature the struggles and triumphs of UCI’s diverse student body to redefine student success. Hosted by Hai Truong, UCI alum and marketing strategist for the Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning, and Jonathan Alexander, associate dean in the Division of Undergraduate Education and Chancellor's Professor of English and Informatics, the “W...