Short Run Comix & Arts Festival

November 2, 2017

The Short Run Comix & Arts Festival is taking place on Saturday, November 4 at Seattle Center, from 11:00am – 6:00pm. This free event is all about showcasing independent artists, writers, and creators.

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The Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center will be where the Book Expo is held, and the Vera Project will house all of the programming. There will be spotlights on featured creators, an Animation Tent, a bake sale, screen printing demonstrations, and a life size coloring book mural. There’s also an all-ages after party at the Vera Project from 8:00pm – 11:00pm.

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If you are interested in art or publishing, make sure you check out Short Run! There is a full list of exhibitors and programming on the Short Run website. For more information on events on campus and around Seattle, follow the International Education Facebook page.

– Meg Humphrey

International Education Week Photo Competition

October 31, 2017

We are looking for submissions for the International Education Week Photo Competition! The contest is open to all current Shoreline students, and each participant can submit up to three photos. The deadline to submit photos is November 8 at 11:59pm. Make sure you include a title/caption relating to the photo and the theme of “Transitions.”

Photo Contest

Submissions should be emailed to iwelcome@shoreline.edu using the subject like “IEW Photo Contest.” The top 10 photos will be displayed around the PUB during November 13 through 15 for public voting. Each person can only vote once on their favorite three photos.

Winners will be announced at the International Myths & Tales Panel on November 15, from 12:30-2:30 in the Quiet Dining Room. The winners will be awarded movie vouchers. Take advantage of the nice weather and go take photos!

For more information and entry rules, check out the event post on the International Education Facebook.

– Meg Humphrey
Photo by Linda Du

Get Spooky and Shake Your BOOty!

October 26, 2017

Friday, October 27 is the Halloween Dance hosted by the International Peer Mentors. Join us in the PUB from 6:00pm – 9:00 pm for dancing, refreshments, a costume contest, raffles, a photo booth, and games! Costumes are not mandatory, but are encouraged.

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The Adventure Builder’s Club will also be hosting an escape room, and the International Club will be hosting a Zombie Room. There will be limited space for both of these rooms, so plan to arrive on time!

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Fill out this survey to make sure your favorite song is played during the night: Music Requests for Halloween Dance.

Make sure you review the guidelines for the event before you arrive:

  • All attendees need to bring their Shoreline ID
  • No cultural appropriation
  • No weapons, real or fake
  • No big bags – coat and bag check will be available
  • No alcohol allowed – intoxicated people will be asked to leave

We can’t wait to see you there!

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Follow the International Education Facebook page for more events and activities around campus!

Japanese Cultural Festival

October 24, 2017

It has become a tradition for the Japanese students in Shoreline’s TRAJAL Hospitality Program (TJHC) to host a Japanese Cultural Festival for the school. Cultural festivals (bunkasai) are very popular in Japan, in all levels of schools, from kindergartens to universities.

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At the Shoreline Japanese Cultural Festival, attendees got to play games with the students, try on kimono and yukata, and make origami. For a souvenir to take home, you could get your name written in Japanese calligraphy (shodo).

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This year, students performed Soran Bushi, a traditional dance about a prosperous fishing haul. They also had a wishing tree where you write your wish on a small piece of paper (tanzaku) and hang it from the tree. These are often see in Japan during festivals like Tanabata.

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If you see the TJHC students around campus, make sure to say hi! Keep up to date with more events around campus by following the SCC International Education Facebook.

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– Meg Humphrey

Join a Club at Shoreline!

October 18, 2017

Now that you’ve had time to adjust to your new classes and catch up on your reading, it’s time to see what else Shoreline has to offer! Join us on Wednesday, October 18 for the Back to School Kick-off event. It will take place in the PUB Main Dining Room from 11:30am – 2:30pm.

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There will be over 50 student organizations there, covering a wide range of interests and causes. Joining a club is a great way to meet people and make new friends.

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Whether your goal is to learn about other cultures (or celebrate your own), find a fun way to exercise, improve your skills, or make this world a better place, you’ll find the right organization for you.

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Check out the active club roster to get an idea of who will be there! Follow the International Education Facebook for more events and school news.

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– Meg Humphrey

Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival at Shoreline

October 6, 2017

On October 4, Shoreline celebrated the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in the Quiet Dining Room. Students came to try many flavors of mooncakes, watched the Chinese TV Gala, and decorated their own paper lanterns.

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The Mid-Autumn Festival is meant to give thanks for the harvest and for peaceful unions. It also celebrates the gathering of family and friends, and gives the opportunity for people to pray for good fortune in their future.

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Mooncakes are a traditional food of the festival because it symbolizes completeness and reunion. Making and sharing round mooncakes celebrates families. Some traditional flavors are pineapple, salted egg yolk, mixed nuts, and mungbean.

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Colorful lanterns are a staple of many Chinese celebrations. They like to hang them from buildings or carry them around. Sometimes people write riddles on them and have others guess. People also make Kongming floating lanterns, and children often write wishes on them before releasing them into the sky.

Thanks to everyone who celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival with us! To find out about more events on and around campus, make sure you follow the International Education Facebook page.

-Meg Humphrey

Shoreline Welcomes Students from over 30 Countries

October 3, 2017

International Education was thrilled to welcome a great group of new international students for fall quarter 2017! We had students from over 30 different countries arrive for orientation.

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This year we had a combined welcome with new domestic students from Shoreline’s president, Dr. Cheryl Roberts, and Associated Student Government President Yorin Anggari. It was a wonderful morning getting to know each other and meeting their new community.

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On the Saturday before classes started, some of the new students joined the International Peer Mentors on a trip around Seattle. They visited popular places like Seattle Center, Pike Place Market, and Alki Beach.

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We’re all excited to get to know them better and wish them and all of Shoreline the best of luck during fall quarter!

– Meg Humphrey

#GoPhins Soccer!

September 14, 2017

Support your fellow Phins and come cheer for the men’s and women’s soccer teams! There are several home games coming up before fall quarter starts and during the first couple weeks of classes. It’s a great way to meet other students and make friends!

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All home games take place on the Shoreline Community College track and soccer field, just past the 2500 building. Make sure to bring a jacket as the weather cools down!

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Saturday, September 16

  • 12pm – Women’s Soccer vs. Edmonds
  • 2:15pm – Men’s Soccer vs. Edmonds

Wednesday, September 20

  • 2pm – Women’s Soccer vs. Everett
  • 4:15pm – Men’s Soccer vs. Everett

Wednesday, September 27

  • 2pm – Women’s Soccer vs. Peninsula
  • 4:15pm – Men’s Soccer vs. Peninsula

Wednesday, October 11

  • 2pm – Women’s Soccer vs. Whatcom
  • 4:15pm – Men’s Soccer vs. Whatcom

Follow the International Education Facebook page for more events and announcements!

– Meg Humphrey

Visit the Washington State Fair

August 31, 2017

The Washington State Fair opens its doors on September 1st! The fair is held at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup Washington. It’s a little over an hour drive from Shoreline, but there is plenty of parking and also plenty of public transportation options to get there.

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There’s plenty for you to do and see at the fair. Along with the traditional amusement park rides, there’s also carnival games, music and shows, animals, art displays, and contests. Don’t worry about going hungry, there’s plenty of options for whatever food you’re craving. Check out this list of 101 FREE things to do at the fair!

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The fair continues through September 24, and is open every day of the week except Tuesdays. If you’re able to, it might be a good idea to check it out on a weekday where there will be less traffic and smaller crowds. Tickets at the gate are $14 for anyone over 18, and $10.50 for people 18 and younger. For more detailed information, visit the Washington State Fair website.

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Make sure you follow the International Education Facebook page for more events and announcements!

– Meg Humphrey
Photos from thefair.com

Program Highlight: Nursing

August 29, 2017

08-29-17 NursingThe Nursing Program at Shoreline Community College is a fantastic pathway to get into the nursing field! When students complete the program, they graduate with an Associate in Applied Science-Transfer degree and are prepared to take the examination to be licensed as a Registered Nurse. Ninety percent of the students who entered the program in the 2015-2016 year reported getting a job as a Registered Nurse within six months of graduating (Student Achievement Outcomes)!

 

The Nursing Program admits students during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. They have a 6-quarter and 10-quarter program option, depending on how many credits of nursing classes students want to take per quarter.  Applicants need to apply to Shoreline Community College and be accepted first, then they can apply for the Nursing Program once they have their student ID number.

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Different from the nursing program, students can work on getting their Pre-Nursing transfer degrees if they want to move on to 4-year universities to pursue a bachelor degree. The Pre-Nursing Planning Guide is a great tool to see what classes need to be taken in order to obtain this degree. This can be especially helpful for transfer-in students who have taken some classes already!

The Nursing Program Website has a lot of information for students to look through, including program brochures, prerequisite checklists, and answers to frequently asked questions about applying to the program.

Make sure you follow the International Education Facebook page for more information and announcements about the programs at Shoreline Community College!

– Meg Humphrey