City College draws students from all across the globe. This semester SJCC is home to the largest population of international students in its history.
“About 120,” said SJCC President Byron Breland. “They (SJCC students) get to study with people from different countries which is certainly a value added.” Breland said.
International and out-of-state students pay more than five times per unit than the average student and international students are required to take a minimum of 12 units per semester, according to admissions and records.
This is the price international students pay for the opportunity to study, work hard, take part in college life, network and ultimately gain the skills and experience needed to find a job in the Silicon Valley; they arrive …show more content…
SJCC students also benefit from cultivating relationships with international students.
"It is important for us to create meaningful interpersonal relationships with our international students in order to learn about the world outside of the Bay Area, acquire new skills, and also to learn about diverse perspectives,” communication professor Shelley Giacalone said. The entire experience should be a win-win for everyone, however not all international students are finding it easy to establish these relationships.
Sevar Okulmus is a 26 year old international student from Turkey; she has been here two years.
“I was thinking that people would be friendly, but they are not friendly,” Okulmus said, “especially here in California, everyone is too competitive.”
Kemei Dong, a 19 year old accounting major from China, has been here one year. This time last year Dong knew others around her were planning for Halloween and Thanksgiving, but she did not get a chance to celebrate it with anyone.
“For these two festivals I didn’t see my friends, I didn’t know where I should go,” said Dong.
This year, she said it looks as if it may happen
“About 120,” said SJCC President Byron Breland. “They (SJCC students) get to study with people from different countries which is certainly a value added.” Breland said.
International and out-of-state students pay more than five times per unit than the average student and international students are required to take a minimum of 12 units per semester, according to admissions and records.
This is the price international students pay for the opportunity to study, work hard, take part in college life, network and ultimately gain the skills and experience needed to find a job in the Silicon Valley; they arrive …show more content…
SJCC students also benefit from cultivating relationships with international students.
"It is important for us to create meaningful interpersonal relationships with our international students in order to learn about the world outside of the Bay Area, acquire new skills, and also to learn about diverse perspectives,” communication professor Shelley Giacalone said. The entire experience should be a win-win for everyone, however not all international students are finding it easy to establish these relationships.
Sevar Okulmus is a 26 year old international student from Turkey; she has been here two years.
“I was thinking that people would be friendly, but they are not friendly,” Okulmus said, “especially here in California, everyone is too competitive.”
Kemei Dong, a 19 year old accounting major from China, has been here one year. This time last year Dong knew others around her were planning for Halloween and Thanksgiving, but she did not get a chance to celebrate it with anyone.
“For these two festivals I didn’t see my friends, I didn’t know where I should go,” said Dong.
This year, she said it looks as if it may happen