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Hosted by International Student Services · education · EN-US
Adjusting to a new culture can be challenging, but it can also be an incredibly rewarding experience. Culture Shocked! is an insider's guide for international students, providing you with the tools and resources you need to make the most of your time in the United States. We'll cover everything from adjusting to a new language to finding your place in a new community. So whether you're just starting your journey or you've been here for a while, join us for Culture Shocked! and learn from the experts.
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Signup to Generate a PitchAdjusting to a new culture can be challenging, but it can also be an incredibly rewarding experience. Culture Shocked! is an insider's guide for international students, providing you with the tools and resources you need to make the most of your time in the United States.
Culture Shocked! is hosted by International Student Services. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "David & Jonathan - Employment Topics" (22 July 2026, 24 minutes), "Lucia - Mental Health" (22 July 2026, 58 minutes), and "Soltane - Transferring" (17 May 2025, 20 minutes).
Culture Shocked! publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 25 episodes.
Booking probability for Culture Shocked! is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Culture Shocked! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Culture Shocked!'s contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Culture Shocked! are Universities & Colleges. Culture Shocked! has an education audience.
International Student Services hosts Culture Shocked!, an education podcast with 25 episodes published.
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Episode #12
In this episode we sit down with our guests David and Jonathan, they are Directors at McCandlish Holton. They give us insight on different options and pathways for employment. Tune in to the 12th episode of Season 2...
Episode #11
In this episode we sit down with our guest Lucia, she is a University student and former Global Ambassador. She takes us on her mental health journey and details what has helped her along the way while studying. Tune in...
Episode #10
<p>In this episode we sit down with our guest Soltane, he is a University student and former Global Ambassador. He explains the process of transferring to a University and the challenges he faced along the way. Tune in...
Episode #9
<p>In this episode we sit down with our guests Tala & Aisha, they are University students and former Global Ambassadors. They explain how the adjustment is to college life and the importance of managing their time. Tune...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode we sit down with our guests Amy & Jen, they are University students and former Global Ambassadors. They explain their roles in leadership, leaders who inspire them, and much more. Tune in to this 8th...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode we sit down with our guest Diana, a University of Arizona student. She details her experience with academics and being a student athlete. Tune in to this 7th episode of Season 2. Thank you for...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode we sit down with our guest Steve Patterson, the University of Arizona Chief Safety Officer. He explains his experience keeping the campus safe and creating resources for students. Tune in to this 6th...
Episode #5
<p>In this episode we sit down with our guest Raj, a University of Arizona student and former Global Ambassador. He explains his experience joining clubs and staying involved on campus. Tune in to this 5th episode of...
Episode #4
<p>In this episode we sit down with our guest Ali, a University of Arizona student and former Global Ambassador. She walks us through her experience with the Global Ambassador program and helping international students...
Episode #3
<p>In this episode we sit down with a returning guest Aunita, a University of Arizona Bioinformatics student. She walks us through her experience with changing her major while studying. Tune in to this 3rd episode of...
Episode #2
<p>We sit down with Elham, a University of Arizona student. She explains her journey with belonging and finding her support system at the University. Tune in to this 2nd episode of Season 2. Thank you for listening and...
Episode #1
<p>We sit down with the co-chairs and one student board member from the International Friends program. They walk us through what this program is and how it benefits international students that are new to the U.S. Tune...
Episode #14
<p>On this episode of Culture Shocked!, our guest will be Ola, a recent University of Arizona graduate. She possesses degrees in Neurological and Cognitive Science, and Molecular and Cellular Biology. Tune in and listen...
Episode #13
<p>On this episode of Culture Shocked!, our guest will be Osamah, a University of Arizona Mechanical Engineering student. Tune in and listen to the discussion about bridging cultural gaps, along with some tips to help...
Episode #12
<p>On this episode of Culture Shocked!, our guest will be Aunita, a University of Arizona Bioinformatics student. Tune in and listen to the discussion about learning english, along with some tips to help you along the...
Episode #11
<p>On this episode of Culture Shocked!, our guest will be Hina, a University of Arizona Physics and Astronomy student. Tune in and listen to the discussion about undergraduate research, along with some tips to help you...
Episode #10
<p>On this episode of Culture Shocked!, our guest will be Zain, a University of Arizona Molecular and Cellular Biology student. Tune in and listen to the discussion about bridging cultural gaps, along with some tips to...
Episode #9
<p>On this episode of Culture Shocked!, our guest will be Tala, a University of Arizona Aerospace Engineering student. Tune in and listen to the discussion about making friends, along with some tips to help you along...
<p>On this episode of Culture Shocked!, our guest will be Eugenie, a University of Arizona Nursing student. Tune in and listen to the discussion about studying remotely, along with some tips to help you along the way...
Episode #7
<p>On this episode of Culture Shocked!, our guest will be Amy, a University of Arizona Neuroscience student. Tune in and listen to the discussion about learning English, along with some tips to help you along the way...
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