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An Overview for International Gateways at SJSU
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International Gateways @ San Jose State University
May 2011
Karen O’Neill, Director
Studies in American Language
International University Studies
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Central Location + Nearby Attractions
1 Hour to San Francisco
40 Minutes to Santa Cruz
2 Hours to Monterey
2 Hours to Napa
4 Hours to Lake Tahoe
4 Hours to Yosemite
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Silicon Valley
San Francisco
San Jose
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Silicon Valley : Vibrant Tech Center
• More than half of the adults hold a college degree.
• Leads the nation in patent generation.
• Headquarters for more than 1,000 Major High Tech Companies within 40 km from the SJSU campus.
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Downtown San Jose
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ART
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Technology
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SANTANA ROW
Commerce
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Bargain Shopper’s Favorite Spot
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SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITYFounded 1857
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The California State University System
• 23 campuses across California
• Over 417,000 students
• Over 46,000 faculty and staff
• Largest and most diverse university system in the country
• Over 1,800 Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree
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Student Services and Campus Life
SJSU International Gateway Programs
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San José State University
• Founded in 1857, the first institution of public higher education in California.
• Total enrollment is ~27,000 22,000 undergraduates 4,500 graduate students
• Student to faculty ratio is 18:1, average class size is 25
• 100% of full-time faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degreesSJSU Library
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SJSU Points of Pride: Academics
Computer Engineering ranked
#5
Industrial Engineering ranked
#3
Computer Science ranked
#8
Public university in the West for MS/MA #12
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SJSU Points of Pride - Careers
• SJSU ranked #12 among all US state schools for salary potential of graduates
From 2009 College Salary Report by PayScale
http://www.payscale.com/best-colleges/top-state-universities.asp
• SJSU Career Center won the
Outstanding Achievement for Innovative ProgramsFrom the National Association of Colleges and Employers and Chevron Corporation
http://www.careercenter.sjsu.edu/index.html
"Few institutions have been as crucial to Silicon Valley's success as San José State University, which trains many of the engineers, software designers and tech savvy business people who keep the Valley's technology machine rolling.“
-- San Jose Mercury News
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BEST COLLEGE DESTINATION again and again
Based on the College destination Index for 2010 – 11, by American Institute for Economic Research
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Welcome to SJSU Walker’s Paradise
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Public Transportation 3rd in the nation
Top Metropolitan Areas for Share of Working-age Residents with Access to Transit
Rank Metropolitan Area Coverage (%)
1 Honolulu, HI 97
2 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA 96
3 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 95.6
4 El Paso, TX 94.3
5 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA 91.7
6 Modesto, CA 90.4
7 New York-Northen New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA 89.6
8 Salt Lake City, UT 89
9 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL 88.8
10 Las Vegas-Paradise, NV 85.5
Source: Brookings Institution analysis of transit agency and Nielsen Pop-Facts 2010 data
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Free for SJSU Students
SJSU students enjoy unlimited rides on Valley Transit Authority buses and Light Rail.
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High School Student, Italy
College Student, Korea
College Student, Japan
Economist, Russia
Professional, Vietnam
Teacher, Japan
College Student, Germany
Doctor, Korea
College Student, Iran
Business Professional, Brazil
A program for every purpose
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International Gateways at SJSU
• Academic and TOEFL Prep (ATP)
• Active Communication in English
• Business Professional
Studies in American Language
International Gateways
6-17weeks
• Semester at SJSU
• Global Studies Certificate
• MBA Prep
International
University
Studies
9 /17 weeks
• Undergraduate degrees
• Graduate Degrees
• MBAs
degree programs
1-4 years
• One credit classes
• TOEFL Waiver to private universities and community colleges
university courses
San Jose State University
1 – 2 years
• Internships
• Optional Practical Training
global success
Silicon Valley
1-2 years
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STUDIES IN AMERICAN LANGUAGE
Founded in 1975, CEA Accredited
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Business and Professional Communication (BPC)• Immerse yourself in Silicon Valley business culture• Visit local businesses• Meet industry professionals
Active Communication in English (ACE)• Experience California summer and American culture• Build fluency and confidence• Join weekly immersion experiences
Academic and TOEFL Preparation (ATP)• 20 hours of intensive English language instruction per week• Concurrent enrollment in regular university classes for advanced students. • Over 20 elective courses
Studies in American Language
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English Language Program Standards
Look for language schools with these affiliations
Commission on English Language Program accreditation
University and College
Intensive English Programs
American Association of
Intensive English Programs
AAIEP – American Association of Intensive English ProgramsCalifornia Pathways
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INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY STUDIES AT SJSU
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MBA Preparation (MBP)• GMAT Preparation, Business Case Studies, Presentation Skills • TOEFL (PBT 530/ CBT 197/ iBT 71) score required • Application workshops and advising for grad schools
Semester At SJSU (SAS)• Enroll in SJSU classes• Choose the Global Studies Certificate• Academic Advising and TOEFL Score required
International University Studies
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Semester @ SJSU Features
• University skills and cultural orientations
• Academic advisors
• 3 to 12 units of SJSU courses
• Course credits posted to an SJSU transcript
• Optional Global Studies Certificate
• Global focus classes
• Campus lectures and service learning
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Semester @ SJSU Student Experience
In Germany I was kind of anxious about doing things, doing presentations, organizing and being some kind of leader, but here I have to do so much on my own that I feel much more confident now.
In fact, I have been doing so many things that I never thought I could do.-- Patrick
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Housing Options – Campus Village
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Joe West Hall
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International House
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Join us and you can…
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