The international counseling office is a home away from home for many international students( foreign students) and it offers assistance with a variety of issues, including

 Personal and cross cultural issues and adjustments

 Academic progress, career counseling

 Transfer

 Update on immigration regulations effecting visa students

 Referral to the community resources and services

 Resources center for faculty and staff

 Programs to acquaint international students with campus and community

In addition, many social and cultural activities are offered throughout the year such as:

 Thanksgiving Matchup Traditional Dinner

 Cup of the Culture

 International Connection

 Professor Appreciation Night

The International Student Services is located in the heart of the counseling center room # 38.

In addition to counseling services, the international student website, www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/international , is a terrific resource with lots of information and links to campus resources of particular interest to our students on visa.

Best wishes,

Shohreh Rahman International Student Counselor

Bakersfield College

1801 Panorama Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93305

Office # - SS 38 [email protected]

Office - (661) 395-4412

Fax - (661) 395-4666

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