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We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp 23: How Raj Parekh Blazed a New Path at UCIIn 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.2022-01-0431 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp 22: UCI Alumna Traci Lee on Telling Stories and Building ConfidenceIn 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.2021-11-0322 min
Creep: A Life, A Theory, An ApologyEpisode 8You have been listening to Creep: The Podcast, based on the original book, Creep: A Life, A Theory, An Apology, published by Punctum Books. To learn more about the series, visit: www.thecreeptrilogy.comNarrated and written by: Jonathan AlexanderDirected and produced by: Hai Truong2021-06-2123 minCreep: A Life, A Theory, An ApologyEpisode 7You have been listening to Creep: The Podcast, based on the original book, Creep: A Life, A Theory, An Apology, published by Punctum Books. To learn more about the series, visit: www.thecreeptrilogy.comNarrated and written by: Jonathan AlexanderDirected and produced by: Hai Truong2021-06-2121 minCreep: A Life, A Theory, An ApologyEpisode 6You have been listening to Creep: The Podcast, based on the original book, Creep: A Life, A Theory, An Apology, published by Punctum Books. To learn more about the series, visit: www.thecreeptrilogy.comNarrated and written by: Jonathan AlexanderDirected and produced by: Hai Truong2021-06-2121 minCreep: A Life, A Theory, An ApologyEpisode 5You have been listening to Creep: The Podcast, based on the original book, Creep: A Life, A Theory, An Apology, published by Punctum Books. To learn more about the series, visit: www.thecreeptrilogy.comNarrated and written by: Jonathan AlexanderDirected and produced by: Hai Truong2021-06-2126 minCreep: A Life, A Theory, An ApologyEpisode 4You have been listening to Creep: The Podcast, based on the original book, Creep: A Life, A Theory, An Apology, published by Punctum Books. To learn more about the series, visit: www.thecreeptrilogy.comNarrated and written by: Jonathan AlexanderDirected and produced by: Hai Truong2021-06-2124 minCreep: A Life, A Theory, An ApologyEpisode 3You have been listening to Creep: The Podcast, based on the original book, Creep: A Life, A Theory, An Apology, published by Punctum Books. To learn more about the series, visit: www.thecreeptrilogy.comNarrated and written by: Jonathan AlexanderDirected and produced by: Hai Truong2021-06-2124 minCreep: A Life, A Theory, An ApologyEpisode 2You have been listening to Creep: The Podcast, based on the original book, Creep: A Life, A Theory, An Apology, published by Punctum Books. To learn more about the series, visit: www.thecreeptrilogy.comNarrated and written by: Jonathan AlexanderDirected and produced by: Hai Truong2021-06-2121 minCreep: A Life, A Theory, An ApologyEpisode 1You have been listening to Creep: The Podcast, based on the original book, Creep: A Life, A Theory, An Apology, published by Punctum Books. To learn more about the series, visit: www.thecreeptrilogy.comNarrated and written by: Jonathan AlexanderDirected and produced by: Hai Truong2021-06-2122 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp 21 - Patience during the Pandemic with the Patience ProjectIn 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.2021-06-0227 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp 20 - Finding a Home through LUCIDIn 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. 2021-05-1430 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp 19: Building Communities with Ethan ChhanIn 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.2021-04-2035 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp 18 - Creating a Platform for Minorities with Sydney Charles & Tatum LarsonIn 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.php2021-04-0529 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp 17- Balancing Productivity and Life with Student Lisa Deng In 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.2021-03-3029 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp 16 - Finding Your Fit with Nancy DuongIn 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.2021-03-0932 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp 15 - Promoting Financial Wellness and Measuring Success with Student Grace TillIn 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.2021-03-0334 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp 14 - Being Ok With Not Having Everything Figured Out with Student Marcelo CubillosIn 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. 2021-02-2332 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp - 13: Figuring Out Your Path with Research with Student Audrey Alexis GarciaIn 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. 2021-02-0231 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp 12 - Exploring Sustainability and Entrepreneurship with Student Aryan GhanadanIn 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. 2021-01-2531 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp - 11: Civil engineering and civic engagement with student Matthew ThomasIn 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. 2021-01-0826 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp 10 - Season One Recap: Lessons Learned from Conversations with UC Irvine StudentsIn 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. 2021-01-0525 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp 9 - Redefining success and college goals with student Amy LiaoIn 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. 2020-11-1933 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp 8 - A returning student's perspective with student Juergen RiedelsheimerJonathan 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. 2020-11-1938 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp 7 - Exploring ROTC and Medicine with Student Steven PongIn 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. 2020-11-1930 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp 6 - Building an Esports Startup with Adharsh Subramanian & Manav ManivannanIn 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. 2020-10-2930 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp 5 - Exploring Undergraduate Research with Karyssa CoureyIn 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. 2020-10-2933 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEp 4 - Navigating the Undergraduate Journey w/ Jenelle KingIn 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. 2020-10-2829 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastEpisode 3: Exploring Your Interests with UCI Grad Student Joseph SpazianoThis 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.2020-10-1135 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastFinding Your Confidence with UCI Student Britanny DuongIn 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.2020-10-1037 min
We Are UCI: Student Success PodcastFollowing Your Passions with UCI Alum Owen YangCo-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.2020-10-1032 minWe Are UCI: Student Success PodcastWe Are UCI: Introducing A Podcast About Redefining Student SuccessThe 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 “WE ARE UCI: Student Success Podcast” will be launching later this Fall. “We will provide a platform where the students...2020-09-0201 min