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Study at a U.S. Community College
Insert Institution Name, Your Name,
Title, Department
Why Study in the U.S.?
• Create Global Awareness
• Learn About Yourself
• Enhance Academic Learning
• Develop Leadership Skills
• Advance Your Career
• Experience Personal Growth
• Learn English
My Experience in the U.S.
Create several slides here to show your
time spent in the U.S. about where
you lived, daily life, culture, what you
did, and who you met. Insert your own
pictures.
My Experience in the U.S.
Create several slides here to show your
time spent in the U.S. about where
you lived, daily life, culture, what you
did, and who you met. Insert your own
pictures.
Top 10 Reasons to Study in the U.S.
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Studying abroad is a life-altering experience!
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A chance to learn about yourself and be
independent.
3.
Gain perspective on your own country and
culture.
4.
Learn English in a country where it is spoken.
5.
See the U.S. (or at least a part of it).
Top 10 Reasons (Continued)
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Programs can work with any major.
Looks great on a resume.
Unique academic structures.
Make connections that can last a lifetime.
Travel and study in the U.S. are fun and
exciting!
Advancing Tolerance and Understanding
“Clearly, we need to use education to
advance tolerance and understanding.
Perhaps more than ever, international
understanding is essential to world peace
- understanding between faiths, between
nations, between cultures. Today, we
know that just as no nation is immune to
conflict or suffering, no nation can defend
itself alone. We need each other - as
friends, as allies, as partners - in a
struggle for common values and common
needs.”
-Kofi Annan, Former U.N. Secretary-General
Global Competencies
• Individuals must acquire and demonstrate a number of skills
or competencies to be able to live and work successfully in a
global economy and a diverse society of people from
different backgrounds, cultures and countries.
• These skills are characterized as global competencies.
Impact on Personal Growth for
those Who have Studied Abroad
 98% feel that study abroad made them more
mature.
 96% feel that study abroad increased their self
confidence.
 89% feel they were better able to tolerate ambiguity.
http://www.yearofstudyabroad.org
Preparing For Your Future
“In the 21st Century, there will be only two kinds of
people: Those who think globally and those who
are looking for work.”
Peter F. Drucker,
Writer, Management Consultant and
Professor
Community College
Study Opportunities in the U.S.
They exist in the form of short-term summer, winter/spring
break, and semester-length courses that concentrate on
English instruction, as well as instruction in the
humanities, arts, social sciences, natural history, and
occupational fields. Most academic courses in the U.S.
are acceptable for graduation and transfer credit.
Study in the U.S. After Transfer
• Students coming from community colleges are able to
transfer in the U.S. to a 4-year institution
• Recent research on community college transfer
performance shows that transfer students typically are
academically well focused and high achievers while on
programs abroad (University of California EAP
program, www.eap.ucop.edu)
Transfer Students say….
“Add a testimonial here about what
other community college
students have said including their
picture…”
The Future of Community Colleges
and International Education
• Community colleges have made their mark on
"traditional" international education, and that
impact has been deep in recent years.
• Community colleges represent a growth area
in international education, and there is a huge
potential for growth in the future. The role
which community colleges will play in shaping
international education and trends in U.S.
higher education will be an exciting one.
From The Impact of Community Colleges on International Education,
Institute for International Education (IIE) Open Doors Report 2003
Why I Studied In the U.S.
Now that students have heard various reasons to
study in the U.S., you can help to inspire them and
personalize your presentation by telling them what
motivated you to study in the U.S. You may offer a
unique perspective, or what ultimately made you
study abroad might be what a student needs to hear
to decide to study in the U.S. themselves.
Room and Board
• Living arrangements vary from one location to
another. Possibilities include university residence
halls, staying with a host family in a private home,
sharing an apartment, and boarding houses.
• In some cases you will have a meal plan similar to
those at your home institution. In other cases, you
or your host family will be responsible for providing
meals.
Coursework
• Degree programs in the United States
offer a wide variety of courses at top
quality institutions.
• Depending on the program chosen, it is
likely that there will be courses available in
any major or minor, or courses which
apply toward completion of elective or
General Education requirements.
Changing Perspectives
“It boils down to changing your perspective in
hopes of expanding your mind. Luckily for me, I
was used to changing my perspective like I
changed schools. In this sense transfer students
are well suited to study in other countries.”
Danielle Foster, UC San Diego
University of Bristol, 1997-98
Transfer student, Grossmont Community College
UC Education Abroad website, www.eap.ucop.edu
Where Can You Go?
Destinations for Study in the U.S.
Over three thousand square miles, the vast size of the
United States offers international students many
different options for locations to study in the U.S.
The United States has both urban destinations in major
cities, such as New York City or Los Angeles, but
also rural country side for a less fast paced life, such
as the Mid West and Southern states.
North East
South
Mid West
West Coast
There is a big world
in the United States
Who do I know of who is from the
USA?
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Musicians
Kanye West:
Rapper-Songwriter-Producer
who was born in Atlanta but
raised in south side Chicago.
He was named in 2005
Time’s ‘One Hundred Most
Influential People in the
World.’
John Mayer:
Musician and Songwriter who
was born in Connecticut and
attended Berklee School of
Music in Boston, MA. John
won the Grammy in 2007 for
Best Pop Vocal Album.
Athletes
LeBron James is a 24-year-old
basketball player for the Cleveland
Cavaliers. In 2003 he won NBARookie of the Year award and later
played on the United State’s national
men’s basketball team for the 2008
Olympics, winning a Gold Medal.
Venus Williams is a three time
Olympic Gold Medal winner and
ranked 6th in the world for her tennis
abilities. Born in California, Venus
and her little sister, Serena practiced
tennis and later both became world
famous athletes.
Actors
Angelina Jolie, born in
Los Angeles, is famous
actress and a Goodwill
Ambassador for the UN
Refugee Agency.
George Clooney, actor,
producer, and director, is
famous for his blockbuster
roles and activism for
humanitarian aid in Darfur.
Getting Started
Start planning now! Applications for
programs are generally due well in
advance. Start by researching the options
available by researching different schools
on the internet and speaking with academic
program advisors.
I Studied In…
There is a big world of community college
possibilities in the U.S. However, certain
locations come to mind more than others. Tell
students about your experience in the U.S.,
and explain your motivation for going there to
help them better choose a location to study
abroad.
International Student Programs at
Add Your Institution
Here you can add information about the
International Student opportunities offered
by your community college. Be creative!
Add pictures taken by students on the
programs, student testimonials, and any
special information that would be helpful to
share with students in order to encourage
them to participate.
How I Found My Community
College in the U.S.
Students will be interested to hear what
techniques worked for you when you were in
the preliminary stages of studying abroad. By
offering your experience on this matter,
students may be more likely to use your tools
for finding a program.
To find out how you can study in the U.S., please
contact:
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Name of Your Institution
Office of Study Abroad
Location
Contact Information
Tools for Finding a Program
• Home Campus Resource Center: The best place
to look for a school/study abroad program is your
home campus study abroad office (where
available). The staff can help you through the
process of finding a program, applying,
participating, and returning home.
• Websites: List some websites here about how to
find community colleges in the U.S. such as
http://www.utexas.edu/world/comcol/state/
Leading Community Colleges by
Number of International Students
1. Houston Community College System, TX with
4,241 international students
2. Santa Monica Community College, CA with 3,124
international students
3. De Anza College, CA with 2,394
4. Montgomery College, MD with 1,994 international
students
5. North Harris Montgomery College, TX with 1,884
international students
Leading Community College by
Number of International Students
6. CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community
College, NY with 1,602 international students
7. North Virginia Community College, VA with
1,500 international students
8. Miami-Dade College, FL with 1,227
international students
9. Diablo Valley College, CA with 1,207
international student
10. Nassau Community College, NY with 1,171
international students
Funding Your U.S. Study
• Financial Aid
• At many institutions, financial aid
transfers to Study Abroad Programs
• Scholarships
Search for and list scholarships available for international students
• Advance Planning and Budgeting
Funding Your U.S. Study
• The cost of living in the U.S. is less than in
the some countries.
• Not all schools cost the same - shop
around.
• Depending on the duration of your studies,
the flight there can be a significant portion
of the expenses. Student tickets purchased
well in advance tend to be cheaper.
Reasons For Students From Diverse
Backgrounds to Study Abroad
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See the world and broaden your experience
Gain a new perspective on your own country
Explore your heritage
Gain new insights and outlooks through new
relationships
Reasons For Students From Diverse
Backgrounds to Study Abroad (cont’d)
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Fight stereotypes by educating others
Dispel your own stereotypes
Take control of your future
See what influenced great leaders
Questions???
Offer to answer any questions the audience
might have on what studying and daily life is
like in the U.S., or how if feels to be a
foreigner during college, or how if feels to
return home to your native country etc. You
will want to come prepared to answer
questions so consider these issues in
advance and how you may want to respond
to these concerns.