Episode #9
In this episode, International Services Manager Drew Gephart speaks with International Program Manager, Matthew Jones, to discuss how international students are being served during this time. Other interviews includes Josh Green (International Student from Australia who played football at Laney College) and Mubarak Haruna (International Student from Nigeria who played soccer at Merritt College).
The Peralta Community College District offices and colleges are closed due to COVID-19 until June 30, 2020. Updates: PCCD Coronavirus Page & International Coronavirus Page.
Episode #8
Join us for a special COVID-19 show as we are recording from home. We also celebrate International Women’s Month from March: Special interviews with PCCD international students include Daisy from Brazil, Abravi from Togo, and Eunice from Canada.
Episode #7
In this episode, hear about the amazing study abroad program to Belize from Egbert Higinio and a student named Linda who joined the program as well. Also, a Merritt College student who went to Ghana and an International student who is studying in the U.S. from Ecuador. The crew discusses International Valentine’s Day traditions as well, hosted by Drew Gephart, PCCD International Services Manager.
Episode #6
In this first episode of 2020, the new Chancellor of the Peralta Community College District, Dr. Regina Stanback Stroud, joins the show to discuss her vision for the new year, passion for traveling, and the goal of making our journey through life as interesting and rewarding as possible. Special guests include the Director of International Education, Thomas Torres-Gil, and new Study Abroad Staff Assistant, Jordon Matthews. Hosted by Drew Gephart, PCCD International Services Manager.
Episode #5
In this final episode of 2019, Drew Gephart is joined by Dr. Siri Brown, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, along with co-host Dr. Andrea Lee, Study Abroad Faculty Lead/Dance Study Abroad as they discuss their most memorable international trips, spending New Years in other countries and Fulbright Awards. Also, Edwina from Panama is the International Student Spotlight for this show.
Episode #4
Join host, Drew Gephart, as he speaks to Petra Maria and Louis Goltz, the leaders of Laney College’s Cosmetology in London Study Abroad program which has been running since 2017. Hear about the students who went on the program and the lives that have been touched. Also, this show’s International Student Spotlight is with Lydia who is an international Student from London currently studying at the Peralta Colleges. And a special visit from International Program Manager, Michael Goldberg, sharing about International Education Week activities taking place on campus to spread the appreciation of other cultures and international students.
Episode #3
Gaye Walton-Price (Arabic Faculty, Berkeley City College) and Barbara Alothaimmeen (Study Abroad Student) share their experiences studying abroad in Egypt. Thomas Torres-Gil (Director of International Education, Peralta Colleges) discusses his vision for the international program and his experience studying abroad in Chile. Featuring: International Student Spotlight with Shashwat Bajaj from Sri Lanka and Interview with Sheila Bostic who also studied abroad in Egypt and Jamaica. Hosted by Drew Gephart (International Services Manager, Peralta Colleges)
Episode #2
Florentino Ubungen (International Outreach Advisor, SFSU), Simon Chan (Business Faculty, Merritt College) and Matthew Jones (International Program Manager, Peralta Colleges) share stories ranging from playing baseball in the Philippines, taking students abroad to Japan and China and supporting international students’ success through advising and activities. Hosted by Drew Gephart (International Services Manager, Peralta Colleges)
Episode #1
Aldane Walters (International Student from Jamaica/Host of Feel Alright) and Andrea V. Lee (Department Chair of Dance, Laney College) discuss life in Jamaica to the U.S., and an inspiring study abroad program to Ghana. Hosted by Drew Gephart (International Services Manager, Peralta Colleges)