This one was very nice too!
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
How to become an International Student at MiraCosta College? by Amandine
This is a simple and detailed way to understand how you can go from your country to a MiraCosta classroom.
STEP1: Mail the International Student Application and the support documents listed here.
Mail them at the following adress:
MiraCosta College
IIP, #12A1 Barnard DriveOceanside, CA 92056
United States
MiraCosta College
IIP, #12A1 Barnard DriveOceanside, CA 92056
United States
STEP2: MiraCosta receive your mail and process it. MiraCosta mail you back a official approval letter and the I-20 (needed for the visa)
STEP3: You apply to the US embassy of your country for a U.S. student visa.
STEP4: You arrive in the U.S. and you come to MiraCosta College
STEP5: You take English and Math assessment test. You will also meet the academic counselor.
STEP6: You will be able to register for classes.
STEP7: You attempt to class.
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Welcome Day 2016 and Interview! by Amandine
Tuesday, it was the WELCOME DAY.
This event welcome student that are going to attend college for the very first time.
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.
I also met a new student Irery, 41 years old that accepted to answer to my question:
Are you a new student at MiraCosta?
Yes, it is the first time I am going to attempt college.
What did you learn the most from the tour and the visit of the campus?
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.
Do you feel ready to study?
Absolutely!
What do you fear the most?
I fear to fail!
Do you think that if you have a problem or a specific need you can find the right service or person to talk?
Yes, there will always be someone to help and I feel comfortable to ask.
This is Augustina, also international student and Aisha. They both accompanied student in the tour to introduce the campus to the new students.
Then the new student shared a lunch (already gone in the photo)
This event welcome student that are going to attend college for the very first time.
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.
I also met a new student Irery, 41 years old that accepted to answer to my question:
Are you a new student at MiraCosta?
Yes, it is the first time I am going to attempt college.
What did you learn the most from the tour and the visit of the campus?
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.
Do you feel ready to study?
Absolutely!
What do you fear the most?
I fear to fail!
Do you think that if you have a problem or a specific need you can find the right service or person to talk?
Yes, there will always be someone to help and I feel comfortable to ask.
This is Jodi and Lisa, they both work at MiraCosta and they attempted the event to present their department (Student Equity and Testing Services)
This is Augustina, also international student and Aisha. They both accompanied student in the tour to introduce the campus to the new students.
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Orientation Fall 2016
Today is orientation for Fall 2016 for the new international student!
So many people!
Can you see your flag?
This is Sayaka from the International Office!
It is a lovely women and can help you with your questions!
So many people!
Can you see your flag?
It is a lovely women and can help you with your questions!
Friday, July 29, 2016
The Getty Museum by Amandine
Have you ever heard about the Getty Museum?
It is located in Los Angeles and it is an AMAZING museum!
It is free and the only thing that you have to pay is the parking and it is a flat price for the day.
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.
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!
At the museum, you will have many galleries with different exhibitions. You can check them out here (look at Getty Center). You will also be able to enjoy the outdoor sculpture and impressive architecture.
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)
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)
Be careful, sometime you can't pictures so be aware and ask the staff. Also they have a beautiful garden, a shop where you can buy souvenirs and also some coffee cart where you can buy a lemonade or a ice cream and a restaurant. You can also come with your own lunch.
ENJOY!!
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Get an international experience! by Amandine
You've always dreamed about doing an internship in the U.S.A and have an international experience? Well, your dream might become true!
The Institute of International Education for Global Experience and Training (GET) is giving a new opportunity to student all around the world to participate to an internship is the U.S.A!
For who?
If you are an undergraduate or a graduate student, recent college graduate or a young professionals and you want to get international experience and contribute to research in fields such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, improve your English and spend some time in the U.S.A..
What I am going to do?
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. The opportunities include 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!
Opportunities are full time, requiring 30-40 hours of work per week, and can range from six weeks to six months in duration. 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...
How cool! You get to meet new people and to be immersed in the American culture!
You want to learn more about this opportunity? READ MORE about it HERE
The Institute of International Education for Global Experience and Training (GET) is giving a new opportunity to student all around the world to participate to an internship is the U.S.A!
For who?
If you are an undergraduate or a graduate student, recent college graduate or a young professionals and you want to get international experience and contribute to research in fields such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, improve your English and spend some time in the U.S.A..What I am going to do?
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. The opportunities include 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!
Opportunities are full time, requiring 30-40 hours of work per week, and can range from six weeks to six months in duration. 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...
How cool! You get to meet new people and to be immersed in the American culture!
You want to learn more about this opportunity? READ MORE about it HERE
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
How to get your U.S driver license? by Amandine
Yes, it's possible for an international student to get a U.S license driver if you are over 18!
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!
Here are the step to follow:
STEP 1. Make an appointment before going to the DMV office.
Click here to find an office near you. Click on the location you want and then go on Make an appointment and choose Office Visit Appointment Fill the form with you information.
STEP 2. Study for the written test. You can get a handbook in English or your language to study at the DMV or online. You have 36 questions and you can make up to 3 mistakes. Practice for the test here, here and here.
STEP 3. The day of the appointment. 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.You will need: your passport, I-20, I-94, $35 in cash or card.
Once in the DMV, you will fill a form (Form DL 44) 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.
STEP 4. The test. 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.
STEP 5. Schedule a driving test. Click here to find an office near you. Click on the location you want and then go on "Make an appointment" and choose Behind-the-Wheel Drive Test Fill the form with you information and the receipt received from the DMV.
STEP 6. The driving test.
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.
Then you will be called and you will have to go get your car on the parking and bring it where DMV examiners are.
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...
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.
PS: if you rent a car, or borrow a car from someone to pass the driving test the car HAS TO BE insured.
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STEP 7. Got it!
At the end of the drive, you examiner will tell you if you passed or not, what you did right or wrong.
If you pass the test, you will be givenan interim license valid for 90days until you recive your new photo license in the mail.
If you want to see what at driving test looks like, click here
Maiko also blogged about U.S license driver, check out here.
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!
Here are the step to follow:
STEP 1. Make an appointment before going to the DMV office.
Click here to find an office near you. Click on the location you want and then go on Make an appointment and choose Office Visit Appointment Fill the form with you information.
STEP 2. Study for the written test. You can get a handbook in English or your language to study at the DMV or online. You have 36 questions and you can make up to 3 mistakes. Practice for the test here, here and here.
STEP 3. The day of the appointment. 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.You will need: your passport, I-20, I-94, $35 in cash or card.
Once in the DMV, you will fill a form (Form DL 44) 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.
STEP 4. The test. 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.
STEP 5. Schedule a driving test. Click here to find an office near you. Click on the location you want and then go on "Make an appointment" and choose Behind-the-Wheel Drive Test Fill the form with you information and the receipt received from the DMV.
STEP 6. The driving test.
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.
Then you will be called and you will have to go get your car on the parking and bring it where DMV examiners are.
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...
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.
PS: if you rent a car, or borrow a car from someone to pass the driving test the car HAS TO BE insured.
STEP 7. Got it!
At the end of the drive, you examiner will tell you if you passed or not, what you did right or wrong.
If you pass the test, you will be givenan interim license valid for 90days until you recive your new photo license in the mail.
If you want to see what at driving test looks like, click here
Maiko also blogged about U.S license driver, check out here.
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