Let's Talk About: being an international student in the UK
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Matthew Maclachlan - Life Leadership Guest Sessions
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Good communication is an essential skill, not just for leadership, but for life generally. This skill is often taken for granted and our assumptions a...
Liz Watson - Life Leadership Guest Sessions
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s fast-paced and complex workplace, everyone—not just leaders and managers—can benefit from adopting coaching skills to foster innovati...
Rachel Slough - Life Leadership Guest Sessions
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are offering three sessions with guest speakers for international students at Surrey to develop their leadership skills. We believe this will be a ...
Iris from Taiwan
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jasmin and Iris talk about Iris' experience of studying in the UK and her returning home. Friends International Guildford Links: Facebook | ...
Sustainability and Student Projects
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jasmine chats with Forum, Sheeba and Cemsu, current University of Surrey students, about sustainability and their projects. Learn more about sustainab...
Foram from India
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jasmine chats with Foram, a current University of Surrey student. Get to know some of her story, her tips for being an international student in the UK...
Welcome to Season 4!
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back! Join Friends International Guildford as we discuss the international student experience. This episode, Jasmine gives a brief description ...
Returning Home
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lilli and Jasmine talk about their experiences returning home, top tips for reverse culture shock, resources to help and more! Links: Facebook | Insta...
What is Chaplaincy?
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friends International Guildford staff are part of the multi-faith chaplaincy at University of Surrey, but what is Chaplaincy? What do chaplains do? Ph...
Christmas Traditions and Events
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lilli and Phil discuss what Christmas is, the traditions often surrounding the season, and events and activities you can enjoy through the next month....
Tips for Winter
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lilli, Phil and Jasmine discuss tips for navigating the winter season. Links: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Website | App | Donate
Cross-Cultural Conversation
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jasmine, Pam and Julian get together to discuss our Cross-Cultural Conversation (CCC) group, meeting a mix of in-person and online throughout the mont...
Living in University Accommodations - ResLife
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jasmine chats with Roxana, a member of the ResLife team here at the University of Surrey and previous international student, about top tips ...
Let's Talk Culture Shock
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Culture shock is a normal part of moving to a new country. Join Lilli, Phil and Jasmine as they discuss what culture shock and their own experiences o...
Welcome to the University of Surrey 2023
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jasmine, Lilli, and Phil talk about who Friends International Guildford is, how to get involved, our role with the university, top tips and more! List...
Surrey Student Money Advice
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Lilli and Phil as they talk with Oli, one of the three student money advisors, about their services and how they can help international students ...
Pancake Day and Lent
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Lilli, Phil and Jasmine as they discuss Pancake Day and Lent. Links: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Website | App | Donate
Life Leadership 2023
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season Two of Let's Talk About! This week Phil and Jasmine discuss the Life Leadership, an accredited six-week course, beginning 21st Febru...
Let's Talk Christmas!
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the staff team talks about Christmas! From how we celebrate with our families to ways to celebrate here in Guildford, we get into some of ou...
Harsh from India
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Phil chats with Harsh, a current University of Surrey student. Get to know some of his story and his tips for being an international student in the UK...
Joachim from Tanzania
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Phil chats with Joachim, a previous University of Surrey student. Get to know some of his story and his tips for being an international student in the...
Surrey Peer Support
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jasmine interviews Jade from Surrey Peer Support! November can be a particularly difficult month for students. Learn more about this great s...
Kintsugi Hope Wellbeing Group
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
UPDATE: We are now beginning 17th November. Jasmine introduces us to Kintsugi Hope and their Wellbeing Groups, which we plan to starting THIS Thursday...
Autumn Festivals in the UK
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Lilli, Phil, and Jasmine as they discuss two Autumn festivals celebrated in the UK: Halloween and Bonfire Night. For more information on celebrat...
Philip Project 2022-23
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
UPDATE on 31/10/2022: We have changed the way we are running this course. Please email [email protected] if you would like to be inv...
Who is Friends International Guildford?
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we introduce who we are as an organisation, sharing some of the events and opportunities we have for you! Links: Facebook | Instagram | YouT...
Meet the Team
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the UK! The Friends International Guildford team (Lilli, Phil & Jasmine) share their stories of moving to the UK and some of their expe...
Introducing Let's Talk About
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to Let’s Talk About, Friends International Guildford’s podcast on being an international student. Friends International is a Chr...