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“DIALOGUE”
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT PROGRAMS
NEWSLETTER
DE ANZA COLLEGE
Dialogue
V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E I I F A L L 2 0 0 8
Dear Students,
Welcome to Fall 2008! We hope all of you had an enjoyable summer
Who We Are and are ready to meet the challenges of a new academic year. ISP just
concluded probably the largest New International Student Orientation
& Program ever at De Anza. We are expecting more than 400 new stu-
dents for the Fall Quarter.
How To Contact Us: De Anza has a reputation as a very dynamic and innovative institution.
We are well known for our academic success and transfer rates. De
Anza is always one of top three community colleges in the State of
Main Office Number: (408) 864-8826
E-mail: dainternational@fhda.edu California with the highest transfer rate to the University of
California and California State University systems. Among our interna-
Marilyn Cheung - Director tional students, in 2007-08, 139 transferred to the UC’s, 126 to the CSU’s, 62 to private institutions in
Phone: (408) 864-8420
E-mail: cheungmarilyn@fhda.edu
California, and 62 to out-of-state institutions. Congratulations to our students and an applause to the
staff at ISP for providing quality services and programs to our international students. We encourage
Susanne Chan - Counselor students to meet with an International Student Counselor/Advisor on a frequent basis, attend ISP work-
Phone: (408) 864-5813 shops, be involved on campus, and read the many communications that ISP sends to students via e-mails
E-mail: chansusanne@fhda.edu
and newsletters.
Barbara Dahlke - Counselor We wish you a successful academic year, and we invite you to visit ISP often and partake in our pro-
Phone: (408) 864-5417
grams, workshops and services.
E-mail: dahlkebarbara@fhda.edu
Janny Thai - Program Coordinator
Marilyn Cheung
Director
Phone: (408) 864-8767
E-mail: thaijanny@fhda.edu
Joseph Ng - Immigration Advisor
Phone: (408) 864-5830
Newest Addition to the ISP Office
Please join us in welcoming College, Tram is continuing
E-mail: ngjoseph@fhda.edu
the new secretary at ISP, her education in “Behavioral
Cleve Freeman - Academic Advisor Tram Nguyen. Science” at San Jose State
Phone: (408) 864-8207 University.
E-mail: freemancleve@fhda.edu Tram was born in Vietnam
and has been living in the “As a De Anza student my-
Angelica Strongone - Office Coordinator Bay Area since 1992. self, I look forward to share
Phone: (408) 864-8889 my experiences at this Col-
E-mail: strongoneangelica@fhda.edu After obtaining an Associate lege with international stu-
Quan Peng - A & R Assistant of Arts degree from De Anza dents.”
Phone: (408) 864-5868
Academic Resources & more...
E-mail: pengquan@fhda.edu
Tram Nguyen - Sr. Secretary
Phone: (408) 864-8826
E-mail: nguyentram@fhda.edu ♦ Have difficulty with your math or science ♦ Do you have high aspirations and a strong
classes or need help on writing essays? commitment to learning? The De Anza
Ginny Kramasz - A & R Assistant
Or do you want to become a tutor yourself? Honors Program may be just what you need:
Phone: (408) 864-5693
The De Anza Tutorial Center can help: faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/honors/
E-mail: kramaszginny@fhda.edu
www.deanza.edu/tutorial/
♦ Want to get some $$$ for school? Scholar-
ships are a great way to get some financial
♦ Want to improve your English and make
help. www.deanza.edu/financialaid/
friends at the same time? Check out the
Cross Cultural Partners (CCP) program: ♦ How about joining a club? There are over 40
www.deanza.edu/ccpartners/ to choose from or start your very own:
www.deanza.fhda.edu/clubs/
PAGE 2
Focus on UC Applications
November
Want to apply to a UC?
Here are some useful tips...from Susanne Chan
1st - 30th
1. Download & print the appli- etc. on the hard copy applica- The total maximum word
Official Open cation from: http:// tion. Be accurate. count is 1000 words for both
Filing Period www.universityofcalifornia.ed
4. Draft your personal statement
prompts; be clear, organized
for u/admissions/ and articulate.
using the two prompts as a
UC applications! undergrad_adm/apply/ Word document. Use all of 6. Beginning on November 1,
download.html the tips on writing you have create a log-in name/
2. Get copies of transcripts of learned and brainstorm, write, password for the online appli-
all schools you have attended, edit, and review your docu- cation and transcribe the
including high school and De ment. Go to the WRC (writing- information from the written
Anza College (you will be reading center) for assistance. application to the online one.
ASSIST.ORG asked to submit official tran- Have someone who knows you Remember to check for spell-
UPDATES scripts later) well assist you to read your ing and typo errors and save
personal statement. Also, your work periodically.
3. With transcripts in hand,
complete self report of en- attend workshops offered by 7. Aim to complete your appli-
⇒ Always check for the Transfer Center.
major preparation rolled and planned courses, cation by mid November and
articulation agree- extracurricular activities, 5. Remember the personal state- if everything is perfect, send it
ment updates from work experience, awards, ment is personal & authentic. in. Then, you can truly enjoy
the ASSIST.ORG your Thanksgiving holiday!
website when devel-
Workshops
oping your education
plan.
⇒ The CSU’s & UC’s Fall 08 Dates
regularly review and
update their curricu-
lum for major prepa- ISP offers workshops on a vari- OCTOBER 2008 NOVEMBER 2008
ration courses; for ety of topics to help you with • F1 Employment/Social Secu- • Nursing Major
instance, UC Berke- rity/Coop Education November 6: 11am-12noon
your academics, immigration
ley’s HAAS School of October 3: 2pm-3pm
Business has re-
issues, employment, career Room: Admin 106
choices, personal development
• F1 Employment/Social Secu-
vamped their major rity/Coop Education
preparation course and more. • UC Application
November 7 : 2pm-3pm
list for students October 16: 3pm-4pm
applying in Fall 2009 For a complete description of
and beyond. the workshops, please log onto: • Immigration Updates • UC Application
http://www.deanza.edu/ October 24: 2pm-3pm November 12: 1pm-2pm
Room: Admin 109
international/workshops.html
• Private University Application • Immigration Procedure for
All workshops are held in Transfer Students
October 29: 1pm-2pm November 21: 2pm-3pm
the ISP office: OTI-3, unless
otherwise noted. • How to Get the Best Recom-
Tuesday, mendation Letter
October 28 October 30: 11am-12noon
Immigration Corner
De Anza
College
Transfer Day!
Reminders from Joseph Ng, units will be counted towards the
International Student Advisor: 12-unit full-time load each quarter.
This means you still need to regis-
It is required by the U.S. Immigration ter in at least 9 units of regular
that international students on the F-1 courses. Incompletes do not count
visa status must be enrolled in AND towards the 12-unit full-time load.
complete a minimum of 12 units each If you have any questions on this
quarter. If you are planning to take a topic or any other immigration
distance learning/on-line course, only regulations, e-mail me at:
one course and a maximum of 3 ngjoseph@fhda.edu
DIALOGUE
VOLUME 1, ISSUE II PAGE 3
From the Counselors Desks
“The Best College for You” When touring any campus, ask yourself
key questions: 1.) How comfortable am I
One of the most common questions asked in these surroundings and does it feel
of counselors is, “which is the best transfer right? 2.) Is my intended major really of-
University?” With a smile, I always respond fered? 3.) How many tenured professors
with, “the one that is best for you.” Stu- will be teaching my courses? 4.) How
dents are never satisfied with my answer and often will faculty advisors meet with stu-
pummel me with statements such as, “the dents? 5.) What is the availability of major
rankings always say____ is #1.” I come back advisors and counselors? 6.) How large is
with, “why do you want to attend ____? A the international student population and
popular response is, “my parents (relatives what are the services of the international
or friends) say it is the best and I will be able student program? 7.) What do enrolled
to get a job after I graduate from ____.” students tell me about their experiences on studying abroad and in the U.S. is the op-
this campus? portunity to see and experience different
I firmly believe the #1 University that is best parts of the country. A former De Anza
for you should be defined by your major and ISP student, Qing Zun Wu is currently
The University of California is considered
whether the campus offers the major as well attending the University of Maryland (U
world class as an institution of research and
as other concentrations, the size and popula- MD) majoring in Business. He will also
higher education. But is the only one
tion of the campus, services offered to stu- have a second major in International Busi-
Northern California campus the right one
dents, the environment and geographical ness. Since transferring, Zun reports that
for you aside from being high in the rank-
location of the campus such as proximity to he has found the academic program to be
ings? The Berkeley campus, commonly re-
public transportation and major airports, great and challenging but he has had time
ferred to as UCB, is about 50 miles from
places of cultural interests and businesses to travel and explore different cities up
DeAnza College and it is definitely well
(grocery stores, banks, post offices, housing, and down the East Coast. He absolutely
worth the time and effort to visit the cam-
etc.) which provide for everyday needs. As loves it! Due to his rave reviews, his
pus. UCB and all other Colleges and Uni-
many college graduates will report, obtaining brother, Qing Tan will also be joining him
versities have visitor information services
a degree from a University, however prestig- this coming fall at U MD as well as another
and tours which are often led by enrolled
ious, does not automatically guarantee suc- friend.
students who can really provide an insider’s
cess with jobs or the future.
viewpoint.
So, go and explore different transfer op-
Students who see me are encouraged to tions. Schedule an appointment and meet
Since De Anza College is located in Califor-
actually visit the campus of choice as being with a Counselor to discuss and plan for
nia and the West Coast, how about consid-
on a specific campus will provide information the best transfer that is best for you!
ering a transfer University located in the
that catalogs and websites may not reveal.
East Coast? One of the great benefits of
Photo: Susanne Chan & Cathrine Schermann,
International Student from Germany.
Welcome to Fall 2008!
“Dream Bigger
Live Harder
Love Deeper
...then, study your socks off!” - Michelle G.
“Apply for Scholarships! I won the International Student
Scholarship for Rochester Institute of
Technology, N.Y.
It’s always worth to try it!” - Sabine L.
“Getting good grades is important, but make sure you
balance it by enjoying yourself. Joining a DA Club may do
just that! I’m the president of the DA Table Tennis Club”
- Vasco Y.
Back row: Robeena (Nepal), Sabine (Germany),
Vasco (Bulgaria)
Michelle (Korea), Cathy (Hong Kong)
Dana (France)
Front row: Michelle (China), Lauren (China),
Dorothy (Hong Kong)
.
San Francisco State University “Dialogue”
International Student Programs
Newsletter
A representative from SFSU visits our De Anza College
office on a regular basis throughout
the quarters to meet specifically with
De Anza international students and
answer admission related questions.
To schedule an appointment call
(408) 864-8826 Address
Students interested in meeting with
the representative can either schedule If you are unable to meet the SFSU 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd
an appointment or drop in on the rep. on these dates, Building OTI-3
following dates: contact her directly: Cupertino, CA 95014
Tel: (408) 864-8826
Donna Farran Fax: (408) 864-5638
Thursday, October 23
International Student Advisor E-mail: dainternational@deanza.edu
Tuesday, November 18 Phone: (415) 405-4254
Thursday, December 4 Web: www.deanza.edu/international
E-mail: dfarran@sfsu.edu
Hours are 9am-12noon
Location: ISP office OTI-3
Office Hours
Medical Insurance Monday: 8:30am - 12noon & 1pm - 6pm
The booklet describing the 2008-09 medical insurance plan for Tuesday: 8:30am - 12noon & 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 12noon & 1pm - 3pm
international students is now available at ISP. Please pick up a
Thursday: 8:30am - 12noon & 1pm - 5pm
copy. Your medical ID card will be mailed to you soon after Fall
Friday: 8:30am - 12noon & 1pm - 4:30pm
quarter begins. Please contact Ms. Angelica Strongone at ISP if
you have any questions about insurance and visit the Student Note: ISP is closed everyday from 12-1pm
Health Services when you need medical advice and Wednesdays @3pm.
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
I started working in the ISP office last students and the tutors are very help-
Spring Quarter and I like my job a lot. ful, plus I have made many more
The environment in this office makes friends by visiting the center.
me feel like home all the time, every- I have found that being organized is a
one here is nice and friendly. key thing to succeed in this College, so
In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and I recommend you use, organizers,
baking cookies and my career goal is to planners or whatever it takes for you
transfer to San Diego State University to know when assignments are due.
to obtain my BS degree in Nursing. And lastly stay healthy by eating right
As an international student myself, I’m and exercise: there are plenty of P.E. &
eager to help other international stu- sports classes to choose from at De
My name is Lauren and I come dents by sharing my own experiences Anza!
from China. I have been a De Anza with them. I wish you all a happy Fall Quarter!
student since Fall 2007. My major is
It’s been very beneficial for me to use
nursing; thus, I’m taking a lot of Lauren
the De Anza Tutorial & Writing Cen-
classes in Biology and Chemistry.
ter because one, is a free service to
Newsletter Editors: Angelica Strongone & Sabine Loebner
Questions or comments about this newsletter can be e-mailed to: strongoneangelica@fhda.edu
A virtual copy of this newsletter can be found at: www.deanza.edu/international
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