WELCOME BACK!!
The staff of the International Student Center takes this opportunity to
welcome all new and continuing students to the start of another exciting
semester. As you are
probably aware, many new developments occurred during the winter break
that impacts the financial budgets of all California schools, colleges
and universities. Because
of California’s current budget crisis, college officials have been
asked to slash their operating budgets, which in turn have a direct
affect on the number of classes offered and services provided.
However, our District is taking all
measures to lessen the severity of the cuts in classes, faculty and
personnel at our colleges. As
a student, you can become proactive in several ways.
1) Be prepared to register for classes on your priority
registration date. 2) If a class is cancelled, act immediately to enroll
in another class. If other
full semester classes are not available, consider mini-semester classes.
3) Work closely with the International Student Counselors on your
course selection and overall education plan.
4) Contact the International Program staff right away for any
additional assistance.
REFUNDS
There are still a number of Student Insurance Refund Checks on hold for
students enrolled with Student Insurance during the Spring 2002. Call or
come to the International Student Center to see whether your name is on
the list. Ask for Phuong.
SCHOLARSHIP
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Are you running low on funds after buying books, paying tuition and
other fees? Do you want to
get a head start on funding your next semester at SAC/SCC or at your
transfer university? The Santa Ana College Scholarship fund, supported
by donations from concerned individuals and college and community
groups, is the perfect source of financial aid.
In addition to the general scholarships, there are several
International Student Scholarships available for continuing and
transferring students. Application
deadline is March 6, 2003.
Scholarship Offices are conveniently located on each campus.
SAC
Scholarship Office: S-212
SCC
Scholarship Office: A-206-A
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
If you plan to travel outside the United States during the Spring Break
(March 31 to April 6) you should immediately contact Ms. Carmelita
Eustaquio in the International Student Center to begin processing your
immigration clearance and renewal of travel I-20.
Reminder: New Federal laws
and procedures are in place and additional time is required to clear you
for travel. All requests
for Travel I-20’s must be submitted no later than March 20, 2003.
PRACTICAL TRAINING
Are you planning to do Practical Training at the end of this
semester? New INS Regulation: Applications for Practical Training must
be submitted to the Immigration and Naturalization Service 60 DAYS
before the end of the semester. If
you miss this date, you will not be eligible for Practical Training.
You
must first register with Ms. Carmelita Eustaquio, by March 10th
in order to begin preparing your Practical Training Application.
INTERNATIONAL BOOK SALE
Proceeds from book sales can be collected at the Student Business Office
at SAC, Room U-218, on March 10th. You must bring your
ID card with you. You have
until Monday, March 3 to pick up any unsold books in the International
Student Center. If you do
not retrieve your books by March 3rd they will become part of a “Free
Book Give-Away” on March 4th.
WEEKLY TEATIME
Take a break between classes. Drop by the International Student Center for a Tea or Coffee
Break every Wednesday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. In addition to enjoying a refreshing “cuppa” with
friends, there are also tasty cakes, cookies and other snacks to give
your day a boost.
MEET YOU AT THE MOVIES
It’s an International Student Club event…A Friday afternoon movie
and pizza meal.
Date: Friday, March 14
Time: 12:00 pm
Where: AMC Theater at “The Block” in Orange
Cost:$2.00
Sign up
in the International Student Center.
Ask for Asli or Junko
Hurry! Only 20 places available.
