Welcome to UC Irvine! As you make your transition to our university, the Graduate International Connection site will be a helpful tool. Curated, produced, and written by fellow graduate students, the podcasts and blogs will give you an insider’s perspective on life at UCI and around Irvine. 

The Graduate International Connection Program supports the successful transition of international graduate students and scholars. This program helps ease the transition to UCI and offers opportunities to network with others, practice English, and learn about American life and culture.

If you have any questions about the Graduate International Connection Program, please contact the International Student Support Officer. You may also visit our website for more details about the program.

Read the latest posts from peer mentors…

• Interview with Aimee Jiang, podcast #1 Transcript
  In Attendance: Aimee Jiang (she/her), Melisa Perut (she/they) Melisa: Hi everyone! Welcome! Today we are with Aimee, the International Student… Read more: Interview with Aimee Jiang, podcast #1 Transcript
• GPSRC – the crown jewel of professional development at UCI hidden in plain sight 
  Post By: Nitish Nagesh, GIC Peer Mentor 2022 What is GPSRC? GPSRC?! Just like you, I was bewildered by the… Read more: GPSRC – the crown jewel of professional development at UCI hidden in plain sight 
• Visiting Long Beach
  Post By: Gina Hakim, Peer Mentor 2022 Long Beach is a coastal city approximately 24 miles northwest of Irvine and… Read more: Visiting Long Beach
• What to do in San Diego
  Post By: Trini Nguyen, Peer Mentor 2022 San Diego visitors have a wide array of choices to make. The historic… Read more: What to do in San Diego
• What is there to do in Los Angeles?
  By Post: Angelina Majeno, Peer Mentor 2022 Honestly, the better question would be “what isn’t there to do in Los… Read more: What is there to do in Los Angeles?
• The ultimate Corona del Mar fire pit guide
  Post By: Jose Santamaria, Assistant Coordinator 2022 One of my personal favorite plans for the weekend is to enjoy a… Read more: The ultimate Corona del Mar fire pit guide