International Students Viewbook

8/14/2019 International Students Viewbook

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PCC is all about...Providing options:With over 100 academic subjects to choose from, PCC is all aboutoptions. Transfer to a four-year college or earn a two-year careerand technical degree. Its up to you.

Supporting you:From assistance in finding housing to finding the right classesfro your major, PCC supports you through your education andbeyond.

City life & outdoor adventures:Three campuses throughout Portland mean that incredibleculture, breathtaking landscapes and a world-renowned businesscommunity are always close at hand.


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All aboutOptions...

As a nursing student at PCC, Feny Widjaja has big dreams. One of them is to secure

funding for buses to travel through rural areas in Indonesia to provide health care for

children. Doctors are very rare, she said. Health care in my country is considered a

privilege.

When Feny decided to go back to school for nursing, she chose PCC for the reasonable

tuition and the range of opportunities available for her new career. The advisor here

is really helpful in explaining it all, describing all the options that are available to me,

she said. These include getting an associates degree in nursing at PCC or transferring

to a four-year school to earn a bachelors degree.

Feny thinks international students should consider PCC because they have everything

available here. All the advisors can give them all the information they need to

Feny WidjajaFrom: IndonesiaFavorite thing about PCC:Rock Creeks beautiful campus


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Learning the basics

In the U.S. system of higher education, you have the option of beginning your four-year degree by earning a two-year associates degree at a community college like PCC.

2 years at PCC + 2 years at university = 4-year bachelors degree

At PCC, we believe you should take the path thats right for you. We offer over 60career and technical programs that lead to a two-year degree. You can also continueon to earn a four-year degree at a university.

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Which degrees can I get from PCC totransfer to a four-year university?

Associate of Arts (A.A.) Oregon Transfer DegreeFor students majoring in art, business, history, languages, music,sociology, psychology or other elds in the social sciences, humanities, and naturalsciences. All Oregon public four-year universities accept thisdegree.

Association of Science (A.S.) DegreeFor students majoring in biological sciences, computer sciences,earth sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, engineering andpremedical sciences.


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Accounting CA, RC, SE, SYAgricultural Mechanics RC

Alcohol and Drug Counseling CAArchitectural Drafting and Design SYAuto Collision Repair Technology RCAutomotive Service Technology SYAviation Maintenance Technology RCAviation Science RCBiomedical Engineering Technology SYBuilding Construction Technology RCBuilding Inspection Technology SYCivil Engineering Technology SY

Computer Applications and Ofce Systems CA, RC, SE, SYComputer Applications and Ofce Systems: E-Commerce CA, RC, SE, SYDealer Service Technology RCDental Assisting SYDental Laboratory Technology SYDiesel Service Technology RCDrafting and Design Technology SYEarly Childhood Education SYElectronic Engineering Technology SYEmergency Telecommunicator (9-1-1) CA

Emergency Medical Services CAFacilities Maintenance Technology CAFiber Optics Training CAFire Protection Technology CAFitness Technology SYGerontology SYGraphic Design SYHealth Information Management CAInterior Design SYLandscape Technology RC

Library and Media Assisting CAMachine Manufacturing Technology SYManagement CA, RC, SE, SYManagement and Supervisory Development SEMarketing CA, RC, SE, SYMechanical Engineering Technology SYMedical Assisting CAMedical Laboratory Technology CAMicroelectronics Technology RCMultimedia CA

Music, Professional CANursing SYOphthalmic Medical Technology CAParaeducator CAParalegal CARadiography SY

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Before Seong Su Kim came to the U.S., he spent six years working at the U.S. Embassy

Seoul, the last two years as a clerk in the non-immigrant visa branch.

Its all about customer service, he said, referring to the average of 2,000 people who

pass through their doors daily. Perhaps it is because of this experience that Seong

appreciates PCCs array of support services. He named the Student Success Center, the

Writing Center, and the English Conversation Program as just a few of the services hes

taken advantage of while at PCC.

I met really great instructors and they were really helpful, really approachable, he

said. Whenever I had a question, they eagerly answered me by e-mail, phone so I

could get the answer. As part of the English Conversation program, he meets weekly

with other local and international students to practice conversing in English.

After PCC, Seong hopes to continue on to earn a bachelors degree. After

six years at the U.S. embassy, I thought I could do more, do bet-

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Name: Seong Su KimFrom: South KoreaFavorite thing about PCC:Student Success Center


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You dont go to PCC alone. You go with other students who have dreams like yours. You gowith teachers and staff, who are easy to get to know and easy to nd when you need them.And you go to PCC with a network of support and services.

Affordable tuition

At PCC, we offer quality education at the right price. On average, as an internationalstudents at PCC you will spend about half as much on tuition as you would at a four-yearuniversity.

With a typical class size of 23 students, PCC students receive more individual attention ata fraction of the cost of a large university. For the latest tuition information, visit pcc.edu/international.

Intensive English ProgramOne of the benets in coming to PCC as an international student is that we do not requirea TOEFL score. Instead, you take a placement test upon arrive, and we place you in theappropriate class for your skill level.

Every PCC campus offers intensive academic English courses that include reading, writing,speaking/pronunciation, grammar and U.S. culture. You can take other college-level coursesfor credit while completing the higher levels of the English program.

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Additional support

The support PCC provides extends beyond the expected academic advising. Not only will wehelp you gure out what classes you need, we also provide:

Orientation to life at PCC. Assistance in nding housing. Guidance in obtaining an Oregon identication. Fun activities and special programs, such as regular Coffee Hours

and annual beach and ski trips.


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Seeking adventure and something new, Uyen Tran began thinking about study abroad

opportunities a couple of years ago.

She visited PCC online and found herself drawn to radiography, which combined her

interests in medicine and technology. Once she came to PCC, she embraced the less

uniform learning environment she found in the U.S. I love the education here, she

said. The student and teacher relationship is really interesting to me. Its really

comfortable .

Also on the list of Uyens favorite things? I love Portland! she said. In the city, she

likes shopping, but on the weekends, she and her friends often take trips to Mt. Hood

or the coast. Uyen also cites the friendly people and the multicultural aspect of

Portland, where she said you meet people from all over the world, not just Americans.

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Uyen TranFrom: Vietnam

Favorite thing about PCC:International Education Office


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How to apply

In order to get started at PCC, you need to submit the following:

A completed International Application. $50 (USD) application fee.

High school or university transcripts. Statement of Financial Responsibility. A current bank statement.

We will send you an acceptance letter and the I-20 form. For more information onenrolling, please visit www.pcc.edu/international.

When Yuko Mitomo rst came to the U.S., she spoke little English and didnt know a

single person in the country. She started school at a private four-year college, but

soon switched to PCC to save money and get the extra support she needed to excel.

PCC is better than other schools because students can take regular classes while

taking [English Speakers of Other Languages] classes, she said. [ESOL] teachers are

experts in teaching English and supportive, so your English will rapidly improve. At

PCC, a TOEFL score is not required before you can start taking classes for credit.

To Yukos surprise, she ended up choosing Womens Studies as her major. In Japan, we

dont have womens studies. Women have more condence and courage here. In fact,

moving to a new country and learning a new language have made Yuko

more condent. She said, I didnt know anybody in the U.S., so I

Name: Yuko MitomoFrom: JapanFavorite thing about PCC:Writing Center


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