Campus Conversations is a podcast focusing on international students at the English Language Centre (ELC) in the Division of Continuing Studies at UVic. Through engaging interviews, we address various aspects of international student life, including academics, culture, wellness and more. Campus Conversations offers a unique platform for international students’ voices to be heard, and an inclusive space for them to share their experiences, challenges and successes.
Season 2
S2E1 – Personal Passions
May 23, 2025
We’re back for season 2! Your host Angie Reamer switches gears by interviewing Federica and Yuna, two international students studying English at the English Language Centre (ELC) at the University of Victoria. Although the interviewees come from very different backgrounds, they bond over sharing their personal passions, talking about their life experiences and even taking turns interviewing each other.
Season 1
S1E1 – Why the English Language Centre?
January 24, 2025
In this episode, your host Angie Reamer kicks off the Campus Conversations series by interviewing Shoma and Taiyo—two international students studying English with the ELC at the University of Victoria. They share their expectations of Canada and compare their experiences living, and studying, abroad.
S1E2 – Memorable moment
February 27, 2025
In this minisode, Shoma shares his "Memorable Moment" of studying in Victoria, including ferries, the SkyTrain and the kindness of strangers.
S1E3 – More memorable moments
March 21, 2025
In this minisode, Taiyo shares his "Memorable Moment" of studying in Victoria, including local eats and “free windows.”