tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75829840715785299752024-03-13T00:08:49.858-07:00Amandine from France @ MiraCosta CollegeYour French Connection at MiraCosta College International Student http://www.blogger.com/profile/10527467513043289108noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7582984071578529975.post-11720730507314895242018-02-09T11:50:00.001-08:002018-02-09T11:50:12.178-08:00We have moved!<div style="text-align: center;">
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International Student http://www.blogger.com/profile/10527467513043289108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7582984071578529975.post-15729039832161931532016-12-14T11:27:00.000-08:002016-12-14T11:31:48.069-08:00Taking an online class, good or nah? by Amandine<br />
Are you thinking about taking an online class next semester?<br />
Taking an online class at MiraCosta as an International Student is totally possible.<br />
The only limitation is that you can't take more than 3 units online class per semester.<br />
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International Student http://www.blogger.com/profile/10527467513043289108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7582984071578529975.post-5750838402187844092016-11-30T10:39:00.002-08:002016-11-30T10:45:54.435-08:00L.A. AutoShowI was at Los Angeles for the L.A. AutoShow. Look at this beautiful car!<br />
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<br />International Student http://www.blogger.com/profile/10527467513043289108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7582984071578529975.post-48324632897591522942016-11-30T10:19:00.000-08:002016-11-30T10:25:56.976-08:00How to become an International Student at MiraCosta College? by AmandineThis is a simple and detailed way to understand how you can go from your country to a MiraCosta classroom.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This event welcome student that are going to attend college for the very first time.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They did a tour of the campus and visited the different building and the different services that MiraCosta has. It was nice to see different faces.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, it is the first time I am going to attempt college.</span></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What did you learn the most from the tour and the visit of the campus?</span></b><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">People are really helpful here, it is a place where people can success and there are even facilities for kids. I liked the fact that there are a lot of informations and resources on the campus, you can see people are happy here.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Absolutely!</span></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What do you fear the most?</span></b><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I fear to fail!</span></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do you think that if you have a problem or a specific need you can find the right service or person to talk?</span></b><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, there will always be someone to help and I feel comfortable to ask.</span></i><br />
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It is located in Los Angeles and it is an <b>AMAZING</b> museum!</div>
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I went to the Getty Museum on summer 2015, and if you are in an art major, or interested by art or just a little bit curious, this place is for you! The Getty Museum has many galleries that you can see, so you can spend the whole day there if you want to see everything.<br />
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Once you arrive at the museum, you visit will start by a tram ride from the parking to the museum where you can admire the amazing view. It is so relaxing and beautiful!</div>
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At the museum, you will have many galleries with different exhibitions. You can check them out <a href="http://www.getty.edu/visit/exhibitions/">here</a> (look at Getty Center). You will also be able to enjoy the outdoor sculpture and impressive architecture.<br />
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At the museum, do not forget to grab a brochure (if you wish in your language) I swear it would make your life easier (exhibition room, plan of the museum, information)<br />
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International Student http://www.blogger.com/profile/10527467513043289108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7582984071578529975.post-65457063568182418822016-07-26T11:28:00.002-07:002016-07-26T11:32:32.062-07:00Get an international experience! by Amandine<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b>You've always dreamed about doing an internship in the U.S.A and have an international experience? </b><b>Well, your dream might become true!</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: black;">Depending on the field you are interested in, the opportunities are going to be different but unique. It is going to be an unforgettable learning experience. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">The opportunities include </span><span style="line-height: 19.5px;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">hands-on research, laboratory time, mentorship, industry-focused lectures, and site visits to companies and organizations relevant or influential to a specific field and a lot more!</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: black;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.5px;">Opportunities are full time, requiring 30-40 hours of work per week, and can range from six weeks to six months in duration</span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.5px;">. </span><span style="background-color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit;">
<span style="background-color: white;">Besides the research and the opportunities related to your field of study/interest, you and the other participants will go to museum exhibit, field trip to the U.S landmarks, recreational activities, theater, musical productions, national holiday events... </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: black; font-family: inherit;">How cool! You get to meet new people and to be immersed in the American culture!</span></span><br />
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Driving in the U.S can be very different from driving in your home country, and so the rules and laws can be very different. Also each states in the U.S have different laws, so I you plan to do a road trip in another state, make sure you read about the differences to not get a ticket!<br />
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<b>STEP 1.</b> <b>Make an appointment before going to the DMV office.</b><br />
<a href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/fo/offices/toc_fo">Click here</a> to find an office near you. Click on the location you want and then go on Make an appointment and choose <strong style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; color: #505050; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px; line-height: 14.976px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: -webkit-center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #13518f; font-family: "arial";"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(223, 225, 227), rgb(255, 255, 255)); background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid rgb(31, 98, 141); display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; height: 25px; line-height: 25px; padding: 5px 10px; width: 250px;">Office Visit Appointment</span></span></strong> Fill the form with you information.<br />
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<b>STEP 2. Study for the written test</b>. You can get a handbook <a href="http://dmv.ca.gov/web/eng_pdf/dl600.pdf">in English</a> or your language to study at the DMV or <a href="http://dmv.ca.gov/web/eng_pdf/dl600.pdf">online</a>. You have 36 questions and you can make up to 3 mistakes. Practice for the test <a href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/pubs/interactive/tdrive/exam">here</a>,<a href="http://driving-tests.org/california/california-permit-practice-test-2/"> here</a> and <a href="http://www.dmv-written-test.com/">here</a>.<br />
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<b>STEP 3.</b> <b>The day of the appointment</b>. COME EARLIER: it is always crowed so plan ahead mainly if you planned to do something else during your day. Come prepared with all your documents and money to pay fees.<b>You will need: your passport, I-20, I-94, $35 in cash or card.</b><br />
Once in the DMV, you will fill a form <a href="http://www.andrewsite.com/images/DL44a.jpg">(<strong style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20.363px;">Form DL 44</strong></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20.363px;">)</span> with your information, you will be given a number, you will pass a vision test, you will have your fingerprint and your photo taken. You can ask to pass the test in your own language if you wish.<br />
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<b>STEP 4.</b> <b>The test</b>. You will be called to pass the test on a screen. You will start your test and answer the question. Once you are done, you will know if you passed it or no. If you passed, you will be delivered a receipt which is valid for 1 year to pass to behind-the-wheel test.<br />
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<b>STEP 5. Schedule a driving test</b>. <a href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/fo/offices/toc_fo">Click here</a> to find an office near you. Click on the location you want and then go on "Make an appointment" and choose <strong style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; color: #505050; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px; line-height: 14.976px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: -webkit-center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #13518f; font-family: "arial";"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(223, 225, 227), rgb(255, 255, 255)); background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border-radius: 5px; border: 1px solid rgb(31, 98, 141); display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; height: 25px; line-height: 25px; padding: 5px 10px; width: 250px;">Behind-the-Wheel Drive Test</span></span></strong> Fill the form with you information and the receipt received from the DMV.<br />
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<b>STEP 6.</b> <b>The driving test.</b><br />
Once you arrive at the office, go to the right service (driving test). You will wait in a lane. Once it is your turn at the window, give all the document they are requiring INCLUDING the receipt from the written test. They will give you a document that you will put on the dashboard of your card.<br />
Then you will be called and you will have to go get your car on the parking and bring it where DMV examiners are.<br />
It takes 15-20 minutes. An examiner will come to you, and ask you do some basic stuff, like turn on your lights, your right signal...<br />
While you drive, the examiner will grade you, DON'T look at their sheet, it is not because they write something that you did something wrong and FOCUS on your driving. They also write what you did right.<br />
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<b><u>PS: if you rent a car, or borrow a car from someone to pass the driving test the car HAS TO BE insured.</u></b><br />
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<b>STEP 7.</b> <b>Got it!</b><br />
At the end of the drive, you examiner will tell you if you passed or not, what you did right or wrong.<br />
If you pass the test, you will be givenan interim license valid for 90days until you recive your new photo license in the mail.<br />
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If you want to see what at driving test looks like, click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZPrdG75jxA">here</a><br />
Maiko also blogged about U.S license driver, check out <a href="http://internationalmiracostajapan.blogspot.com/2016/05/how-to-get-driver-license.html">here</a>.International Student http://www.blogger.com/profile/10527467513043289108noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7582984071578529975.post-27655984258316641152016-06-21T11:46:00.000-07:002016-07-13T11:44:45.866-07:00Time to pick my class! by AmandineAt the end of each semester, we have to enroll for the next semester and pick our classes.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">What classes should I take?</span></b><br />
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It is not an obligation but it is recommended for every new and continuig student to see a counselor. The counselor will help you plan for your next semesters.<br />
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You can take any classes that you want. The best is to take the classes that you NEED to tranfer or graduate and once you know your <a href="http://internationalmiracostaeurope.blogspot.com/2016/04/how-do-i-choose-my-major-by-amandine.html"><b>major</b></a> and where you want to tranfer, it is so easy!<br />
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You pick your classes from <b><a href="https://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/counseling/downloads/2015-16%20Plan%20A%20Advisement%20Sheet_Proof1.pdf">Plan A</a></b> if you are not planning to transfer and only want to graduate from MiraCosta<br />
You pick your classes from <a href="http://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/articulation/downloads/2016-17PlanBAdvisementSheet_Final.pdf"><b>Plan B</b></a> if you want to transfer to a <b><a href="http://www.calstate.edu/search_find/campus.shtml">CSU</a></b>.<br />
<span style="text-align: center;">You pick your classes from </span><a href="https://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/articulation/downloads/2016-17PlanCAdvisementSheet_Final.pdf" style="text-align: center;"><b>Plan C</b></a><span style="text-align: center;"> if you are not sure either you want to transfer to a </span><a href="http://universityofcalifornia.edu/uc-system/parts-of-uc" style="text-align: center;"><b>UC</b></a><span style="text-align: center;"> or a </span><b style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.calstate.edu/search_find/campus.shtml">CSU</a></b><span style="text-align: center;">.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Now I know what classes to take, how do I enroll?</span></b><br />
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Use the <a href="https://surf.miracosta.edu/landing.html">online SURF catalog here</a> or the paper catalog that you can find on campus to know when and what time the class is starting and also the name of your teacher.<br />
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Step 1. Search your classes by subject, for example: art<br />
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Step 2. Click on select.<br />
Then you are enrolled!! Re-do the exact same thing to select your other class and make that there is no time conflict between your classes.<br />
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If you don't want to take the class you enrolled anymore or you want to take a different one, you can drop it.<br />
In SURF, click on My Academics > Drop > Select the class you want to drop > Finish.<br />
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<br />International Student http://www.blogger.com/profile/10527467513043289108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7582984071578529975.post-42115515083192633702016-05-30T20:51:00.000-07:002016-05-30T20:51:31.355-07:00I want a Bachelor Degree but what's that? by Amandine<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Certificate Degree, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree.. I am pretty sure you've already heard about it ... but <b>what's that</b> ?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The U.S education system is way different than the one in our country. Well, I have to admit that when I started to apply at MiraCosta I was still a little bit confused and lost about which degree I should get.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As you might know from my previous post, my major is Graphic Design. MiraCosta College is a Community College and provide the Associate Degree that is necessary for a Bachelor Degree that I can get at a University like San Diego State University.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So I will go 2 years at MiraCosta (it can take longer, but it's not a problem) + 2 years at a University to get a Bachelor Degree. It is also called <b>Transfer to a 4-Years Institution</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The cool thing with going to Community College instead of going four years of university is that <b>you save 2 years of university tuition</b> as Universities are way more expensive.</span><br />
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<span id="goog_321191696"></span>International Student http://www.blogger.com/profile/10527467513043289108noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7582984071578529975.post-4689289146840102522016-05-30T20:50:00.000-07:002016-05-30T20:50:56.328-07:00The Finals are coming soon! by Amandine The Spring semester is soon to be over!<br />
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I am exited about it but I still focus for my Finals.<br />
What's cool is that during the Finals period the MiraCosta<b> Library</b> and the <b>Writing Center</b> has extended hours so I can study longer (and get a good grade).<br />
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Here a list of my Finals assignments, so you get an idea of the amount of work. I already started working on them.<br />
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An <b>essay</b> to type for my Geology class<br />
An <b>letter</b> to type to a company for my English class<br />
A <b>last</b> project (a chandelier) for my Art class<br />
An <b>essay</b> type and a quiz for my History Class.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When I decided I wanted to study at MiraCosta, I knew I would be studying Graphic Design. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Since I was little, I always liked to draw, to go museums and art shows. Then one day I started drawing on my computer with Photoshop and it became a passion! I decided I wanted it to be my dream job.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A major is a discipline that you study as a focus area. It becomes the name on your college degree. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The United States has a lot of different majors! </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You can have a major like Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, Dance, Business, History, Art, or Recording Arts. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Check </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://catalog.miracosta.edu/degreecertificatetransferinfo/degreesandcertificates/">HERE</a></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://catalog.miracosta.edu/degreecertificatetransferinfo/degreesandcertificates/"> </a>all the major available at MiraCosta.</span><br />
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The book store at every college, including MiraCosta College, is going to charge MORE than most other places you can buy books from. So look online and use websites, such as Amazon.com or Chegg.com to buy your textbooks cheaper. This saves you a lot of money and after the semester is completed, you can resell your books for more money online than the book store would pay you. </div>
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MiraCosta has multiple student clubs from the Accounting and Business Club to the Yoga Club, you name it! Clubs allow you to share your interests with others that hold a curiosity in that subject. Besides, clubs improve your resume and you get to meet friends!</div>
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Over the summer of 2015 I took an internship class at MiraCosta.</div>
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The class allowed me to work for a start-up golf company and learn everything about making sales over the phone.</div>
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I worked 25 hours a week, but as international student you are allowed to work up to 40 hours a week when school is not in session (over the summer break). During the semester, international students at MiraCosta are allowed to work up
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I explored a career in sales and applied skills I've learned in the classroom. For example, my inside sales internship put my written and oral communication skills to work.<br />
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In today's competitive job market it is important to set yourself apart from others. Employers are seeking candidates with relevant work experience, such as applicants who have completed an internship. My internship experience shows that I've made an effort in exploring careers related to my major and gained skills in marketing a product.<br />
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The insights you gain through an internship help you pick a career. Don't like the company you're interning for? Or maybe the career is not the right fit? Well, it's much easier for you to make changes to your career plan if you make these experiences early on your career path through internships. I personally discovered that I would prefer not to work in inside sales.<br />
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Meet people that work in your field and gain insights on how they landed a job. Although my internship is over, I'm still in touch with the people I worked with. That's because I see them as resources - they might provide me with the right contacts later on and help me get a job. <br />
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">As you arrive at MiraCosta College for the first time and drop into the International Student Office, you </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">meet an</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> extremely welcoming staff of coordinators that are happy to introduce you to your new school. Sayaka is the (very friendly) secretary that can help resolve your request or direct you to where you can get help. Aubrey and Mia are international student coordinators that can help you with admission and most other requests that you might have after arrival in the US and throughout your studies at MiraCosta. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">- check in with Sayaka, Aubrey, and/or Mia in the International Office</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">- take a placement test</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Since I've lived in the United States before my arrival at MiraCosta, my English was quite advanced at the time I took a placement test at MiraCosta. Thus, I decided to take the English assessment. Now the </span></span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">ESL assessment can place students into all levels of English. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">It is important that you polish your English and Math skills before you take the test. You can <a href="https://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/testing/brushup.html">practice the exams</a> before you arrive to MiraCosta. After the test, if you feel you could have done better, you can always retake it. </span></span><br />
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