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Contact Us International Programs is a division of Shoreline Community College that oversees international student recruitment, orientation, immigration and academic advising, as well as study abroad programs and international partnerships.
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Thalia Saplad Phone: 206-546-4512 |
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 "Good students, good services. That's International Programs!" |
Sean Duke
Phone: 206-546-6960 |
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 "Let me help yourealize your dream of studying abroad!" |
Colleen Ferguson International Education Colleen believes that an academic experience abroad is an important part of a comprehensive education: It helps prepare students to live and work in our multicultural, global society. Her own rich experiences as a student in Mexico and Spain, and as a teacher in Japan, led her to the field of international education. She has a B.A. in International Affairs and Foreign Languages and a MEd. in Intercultural Education. Colleen is here to advise all students on study abroad options as well as to assist International students with their advising needs. Phone: 206-533-6676 |
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Mari Kosin International Student Services Originally from Japan, Mari attended community college, and obtained her B.A. and M.A. in Washington state. Mari manages and develops Shoreline's comprehensive programs and services for international students to succeed in college! Mari often travels to overseas to meet with students and their families, introducing what a prestigious and friendly place Shoreline is for many international students!
Phone: 206-546-4627 |
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 "Where will your studies take you?" |
Pollie
McCloskey International Education Pollie's love of learning more about the world through her travels motivates her to provide these opportunities for others. She believes that the study abroad experience is important to gain a better understanding of the interconnectedness of the world. She has traveled and volunteered in Europe, Central America and South America. Pollie has a Master's degree in International Relations and Religion from Boston University and has been designing and leading service learning trips to Honduras for churches and schools since 2004. Contact Pollie to learn more about how you can incorporate studying abroad as part of your academic experience. Phone: 206-533-6656 Email: pmccloskey@shoreline.edu |
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Samira Pardanani Admissions & Immigration Samira manages the admissions and immigration areas of our office. She believes in providing exceptional service to our students and enjoys finding new ways to make processes work better. Before joining Shoreline, Samira was an International Student/Scholar Advisor at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She has two Masters degrees - in German and in Teaching English as A Second Language. Originally from India, she has also lived and studied in Europe and speaks several languages. Samira likes spending her free time with her family and doing fun activities with her little daughter. Phone: 206-546-6940 |
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Erin Walker A-G Erin joined the International Programs office in 2002. She has had various immigration and advising duties, but definitely finds advising to be the most rewarding. Erin holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Music from the University of Idaho. In her spare time, she enjoys singing and directs The Women's Chorale at Music Center of the Northwest. Erin loves to travel and her first trip was as a child to Quito, Ecuador where she lived for 6 months. Since then Erin has traveled to 18 other countries and is always looking forward to her next trip! Phone: 206-533-6751 Email: ewalker@shoreline.edu |
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 "Let me help you plan your academic life and transfer." |
Cynthia Okawara H-Lee Cynthia is our newest International Student Academic Advisor. She comes with years of experience in the field of international education including, most recently, five years of international student advising. She loves helping students achieve their goals and become successful. She believes student involvement is the key to success! Cynthia has a B.A. from U.W. in English and Elementary Education and an M.Ed. from Western Washington University. She lived in Japan for five years and speaks some Japanese. While living in Japan, she traveled to Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia. She is married and has two elementary school aged kids -- one girl and one boy! Phone: 206-533-6758 Email: cokawara@shoreline.edu |
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Lisa Hirayama Lef-R Lisa Hirayama has been helping Shoreline’s international students as an advisor since 1989. Lisa is originally from Massachusetts, and spent time living in England, Denmark, and Japan. Her undergraduate studies (Oberlin College, Ohio) were in East Asian Studies and Sociology. She has a Master’s degree in Counseling (University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). Lisa is married, with two sons (Kai, age 17, and Kian, age 8). In her free time, Lisa is a flutist in the Bainbridge Symphony, Seattle Flute Society, and Salmon Bay Flute Quartet. Phone: 206-546-4508 Email: lhirayam@shoreline.edu |
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Maureen Chao S-Z Maureen has been an academic advisor for the past 10 years, and particularly enjoys helping students choose their major and classes, as well as plan for a successful university transfer. Maureen has a B.A. in International Studies, an M.Ed in Education, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration. Her passion is traveling and learning about different cultures. Her travels have taken her to over 25 different countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. She is married and has a baby girl. Phone: 206-546-6916 Email: mchao@shoreline.edu |
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 "I look forward to meeting you when you arrive at Shoreline!" |
Suzy K. Cowgill Admission Suzy processes applications of new students from all over the world! She also assists with administrative duties and takes care of our budget for the office. She has a bachelor degree in General Studies and earned a diploma in Culinary Arts in Seattle after she relocated from Texas in 1996. Phone: 206-546-4676 Email: scowgill@shoreline.edu |
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Harumi Kendall Front Desk Harumi attended Shoreline Community College and earned her A.A.A.S degree in the Business Technology Program. Harumi is the first person you will see in the office, and she is available to help answer your questions. If she doesn't know the answer, she can refer you to the correct person to assist you. Phone: 206-546-4697 |
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