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Clark College Your Next Global Step PDX Vancouver, Washington, U.S.A. Christoph Reiner ounded in 1933, Clark College is one of the oldest Major: Biology accredited two-year colleges in the State of Age: 22 Hometown: Berlin, Germany Washington serving nearly 13,000 full-time and Favorite spot at Clark College: part-time students annually. The 80-acre campus International programs office and is located close to downtown Vancouver, Washington and the library F Favorite place to hangout: adjacent to Central Park, which includes the regional Downtown Portland library, a community sports center and athletic fields, Favorite Activities: Doing fun stuff with International Student Club museums and historic architecture. Biggest challenge as an international student: Language Clark College has guided students toward reaching their educational goals for over initially. Trying to keep a good balance between studying and fun 70 years. Clark College is The Next Step for students looking for an outstanding Advice to new students: Don’t move in with roomates who speak educational institution that provides academic and personal growth. Another highly your native language. Try to speak important focus that makes Clark College the next step is our commitment to English and not be afraid of being outgoing student success and professors’ excellent teaching. Whether looking to transfer to a Things that you miss the most from home: German bread and four-year college or university, seeking a professional skill or searching for a better White Christmas global understanding, you will find a world of opportunity and support here throughout every step of your journey. Student Services Richard Shamrell– Exceptional A broad offering of additional Student Services are available to Campus Safety assist you in transitioning to Clark College campus life. Among Clark College Security/Safety works to Faculty Award Winner those student services are the following: ensure a safe and orderly environment in Joan which members of the college community Career Center Clark College’s commitment to student success and the excellent reputation of can pursue their educational goals. We Gacusan n Career Counseling and Service Learning experience Major: our professors’ reflect just two areas where we excel, and of which we are most provide service and assistance to students, Business n Age: proud. We believe in quality, flexible and diverse learning as a foundation in Resume writing, interviewing skills and job searches 28 staff and community members. Hometown: decision-making, and supporting the efforts of faculty, staff and students in Advising Center Hong Kong Walk-up and phone-in service and Favorite spot at Clark College: achieving high standards. n Assistance choosing a major information center are open weekends and International Student Lounge n Academic planning and course selection Richard Shamrell, Physics Department Chair, who recently won the extended hours during quarter sessions and Favorite place to hangout: n Assistance transferring to a four-year school Exceptional Faculty Award, demonstrates such commitment. The following for limited hours during breaks. Too many n words from students and colleagues sum up their nomination: “When we think Orientation for new students Favorite Activities: the gym of Dick Shamrell, one word comes to mind–‘amazing’.” Health Center Working out in Biggest challenge as an international n Medical treatment As Department Chair, Dick is devoted to enhancing the learning environment student: n Immunization Transitioning from one for students. Dick takes special experiences and brings them to life in the culture to another n Women’s health care classroom. He can turn a simple action, such as walking up and down the stairs, Advice to new students: n Personal counseling by posing it as a physics problem to help students understand what they are Keep trying, don’t be afraid to fail learning. Disability Support Services Things that you miss the most from n home: Dick is always focused on his students’ success. They have noted that, “Dick Disability Support Services (DSS) Office staff assist those Food Shamrell goes out of his way and does everything he can to make sure you with disabilities in pursuing their educational goals understand what he is teaching in class…he takes time during the week to go Writing/Tutoring Center over our homework and will ask us several times if the concepts are making n Writing assistance at all levels sense.” His students add, “You will not meet another person more excited about n Tutoring in many subject areas physics than Dick Shamrell. His enthusiasm makes you excited about being in n Internet Access/Computer Services class and excited about learning.” n Clark’s wireless network provides full wireless access to the You will find a campus staffed by dedicated and knowledgeable professors internet throughout the entire campus representing all programs offered at Clark College to take you to The Next Step n Computers in computing labs are available for student use in on your career path. various locations around the campus Admissions Taking The Next Step Clark College does not require the TOEFL exam for international student admission. International Clark College provides students with comprehensive tools and a diverse education to take students who are accepted to the College are given an English placement test after their arrival The Next Step in their academic and vocational careers. The following is a list of programs to determine their English proficiency. Students are then placed in the appropriate English as a offered at Clark College. Non-native language (ENL) or English Composition class. Clark College offers over 70 degree and Tomomi certificate programs, and students experience excellent teaching and student services that ensure Degrees, Academic & Vocational Programs Oliver student success in each program. n Associate in Arts Iisako n Associate in Science James Uy Major: Clark College also provides access to baccalaureate degrees through co-admission partnerships n Associate in Applied Science Health Science with Washington State University Vancouver, Portland State University, Marylhurst University and n Liberal Arts Age: Associate in Applied Technology Major: 18 Eastern Washington University. n Hometown: Certificates Age: 23 Japan Favorite spot Theat Clark Philippines College: Hometown: International Student Lounge Favorite spot at Clark College: Favorite place to hangout: Anthropology History International Student Lounge & Chinatown and downtown Portland ENL Classes for International Students Art Journalism Language Lab Favorite Activities: Business Administration Mathematics Favorite place to hangout: English as a Non-native language (ENL) classes are designed specifically to meet your needs. Hanging out hanging out with friends Chemistry Multimedia Waterfront & Downtown Portland Fishing and Our ENL faculty members each hold advanced degrees in language acquisition or related Biggest challenge as an Computer Information Systems Music Favorite Activities: fields. Their expertise will provide you with the most up-to-date comprehensive language international student: Computer Science Nursing with friends and snowboarding classes available. We offer classes at five levels, beginners to advanced, to help you Graduation everyone has been very supportive Culinary Arts Physical Education Biggest challenge as an Advice to new students: None, prepare for success in college-level academics and American life. Dental Hygiene Physics international student: Make friends, be involved Clark College ENL classes will provide you with more than English Early Childhood Education Political Science Advice to new students: Things that you miss the most from language instruction to meet your academic goals. The coursework, Graphic Design Psychology Don’t be afraid to speak English home: Engineering Sociology Things that you miss the most Family and friends lectures and projects are built around lessons in American culture. You Japanese food will learn the customs and traditions unique to the United States as English Women’s Studies from home: you master written and conversational English. Our placement test Environmental Science will determine the level of ENL that meets your English language Geology learning needs. Campus Life For those moments to just take a “time out” and relax, you have lots of options from You will find that Clark College has an active campus life. For entertainment, there’s which to choose. You can take a coffee break in the International Student Lounge. You always something to enjoy: music performances, movies, theatre presentations, and can chat with your friends in the cafeteria, or enjoy a quiet moment in your secret “R & many off-campus selections, too. As a student at Clark College, you are a member of the R” spot, or lay out on the lawn on a sunny day. You can always find a special, enjoyable Associated Students of Clark College (ASCC). ASCC oversees a variety of activities space for yourself at Clark College. and services which enhance the educational experience of the college’s 12,000 students. ASCC coordinates over 35 campus clubs and programs. For entertainment, there’s always something to take in at Clark College: music performance, movies, theatre/drama, plus lots of off-campus selections, too. When you For those moments when you need to take “time out” and relax, Clark College offers are enrolled in courses at Clark College, you are a member of the Associated Students many