U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Robert Blake Visits Shoreline During International Student Orientation

March 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
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From left to right: Student Body President, Ashley Cowan; Executive Director of International Education, Diana Sampson; Shoreline Community College President, Cheryl Roberts; SCC Board of Trustees Vice Chair, Catherine D’Ambrosio; U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, Robert Blake; SCC Board of Trustees Chair, Tom Lux; and Director of International Admissions and Student Services, Samira Pardanani.

The U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, Robert Blake, paid Shoreline students, staff and members of the Board of Trustees a visit Mon., March 23 as part of an outreach tour of the Seattle area.

Ambassador Blake visited with President Cheryl Roberts and Executive Director of International Education, Diana Sampson, before doing a meet and greet with several Indonesian students and their families.

During the visit, Ambassador Blake praised Shoreline’s reputation within the Indonesian community and said he firmly believes in the value of community colleges, as his own wife went to community college in New York before transferring to Brown University.

As part of the event, Shoreline students from Indonesia sang the Indonesian national anthem, “Indonesia Raya.”

To read the full article about Ambassador Blake’s visit, click here.

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International Peer Mentors Present Global Showcase, March 6

March 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment

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Shoreline Community College’s International Peer Mentors proudly present Global Showcase 2015 this Friday, March 6 from 12–3 p.m. in the PUB Main Dining Room. Tell your students to check it out and feel free to swing by yourself!

This is an exhibition of Shoreline Community College’s cultural diversity. At this event, students will be showcasing their cultures to the community through interactive booths and performances. Dr. Earnest Johnson will speak about multiculturalism and globalization at 12:30. Over 20 cultures will be represented, including Indonesia, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Tanzania, China, Russia and more. Students will also have opportunities to win prizes. Come hang out with us and explore the great diversity of Shoreline Community College! You might even encounter a culture you never have before!

Global Showcase 2015
March 6, 2015 – 12-3 p.m.
PUB Main Dining Room
FREE!

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ISOP underway for international students

December 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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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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