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Internationalization
Updates and developments regarding campus internationalization.
International Student Orientation Program Starts Mon., March 23
March 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Just a reminder that the International Student Orientation Program (ISOP) starts Mon., March 23 so our new International students and their families will be out and about around campus. So please say hello to any new students you see and make them feel welcome! Thanks!
International Transfer Fair – Wear your school spirit!
January 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Join us at the International Student Transfer Fair on Wednesday, January 28, from 2-4 in the PUB.
There will be 19 Washington schools and more than 70 out-of-state Colleges and Universities present.
Please show your support of the event by dusting off and wearing something from YOUR Alma Mater! It’s a great way to create interest in your school and start a conversation!
The International Transfer Fairs are part of a consortium of 10 Seattle Area Community Colleges.
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Asia trip strengthens relationships, partnerships
January 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Shoreline Community College Executive Director of International Education Diana Sampson, President Cheryl Roberts and official from Qingdao University (from left) meet at Qingdao University, Qingdao, China, in December, 2014. Photo gallery
While leadership may have changed this past summer at Shoreline Community College, the commitment to international education is as strong as ever.
In December, college President Cheryl Roberts, International Education Executive Director Diana Sampson and Associate Director of Outreach Bo Fu visited China, Cambodia and Indonesia.
“We fully accomplished our mission to strengthen Shoreline’s relationships and cooperation with international partners and laid a foundation for future global engagement and exchange,” Sampson said. “The trip was very successful.”
Shoreline is ranked in the top 20 of colleges and universities across the U.S. welcoming students from around the globe. Shoreline now has more than 1,000 students from 34 countries attending the college. Bringing international students to the campus is part of the college’s overall efforts to help all students be successful in an increasingly globalized world.
Washington is one of the most trade-dependent states in the country with more than two-thirds of all jobs impacted by international trade, Roberts noted.
“This was a terrific trip,” said Roberts, who came to Shoreline in August, 2014 after seven years as president at Chemeketa Community College, in Salem, Ore. She has previously held positions at South Seattle College, the University of Washington and other colleges. “I was able to see and participate in this important global outreach effort. International education is important to all our students and the communities we serve.”
Some of the December trip highlights include:
ISOP underway for international students
December 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
International students get participate in the first day of International Student Orientation Program (ISOP), on Dec. 29. 2014. Photo gallery
International students, along with their family and friends, came to Shoreline Community College on Dec. 29, 2014 to get ready for the start of winter quarter classes.
The International Student Orientation Program (ISOP) is an important opportunity for international students to get to know Shoreline and more about the academic and life experience in the U.S., according to International Education Executive Director Diana Sampson.
To make sure they have the best chance for success, all international student are required to attend ISOP. Many students arrive in the U.S. several days ahead of time to get acclimated and some rest before embarking on their U.S. academic experience.
At Shoreline, the ISOP experience is spread out over multiple days and includes:
- Math and English placement tests
- A campus tour given by American students
- Academic advising and registration for classes
- Meetings with International Education staff
- Seminars about life and study in the USA
- A tour of Seattle
While most international students start in fall quarter, Shoreline staff members conduct ISOP before every quarter to make sure each new student is as prepared as possible.
Shoreline offers educational opportunities to students from around the world, with nearly 40 nationalities represented on campus. The international experience available on campus is also a benefit to domestic students and fulfills one of the college’s goals to prepare all students to be successful in an increasingly globalized world.
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