Carola Smith, Senior Director, International Programs
Welcome to SBCC! I am Senior Director of International Programs at SBCC. I first came to SBCC as an international student before transferring to UCSB, where I obtained my BA and MA degrees. Based on my own experience as an international student at SBCC, I can attest to the outstanding quality of SBCC's academic programs and its exceptional faculty and support staff. Today, I am happy to be part of SBCC's International Programs and to be able to help other international students reach their academic and personal goals and to become successful students at SBCC!
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Vida Forrest y Salazar, International Student Advisor
Hello and welcome to Santa Barbara City College! I’m Vida Forrest y Salazar, and I am excited to be one of the International Student Advisors here. Our gorgeous surroundings create the perfect setting for an amazing educational experience. Encouraging faculty, dedicated staff, and friendly students are all a part of the collegiate SBCC community. I am here to help guide you through your time at SBCC and I look forward to meeting you and learning from you. I hope you make SBCC your home away from home.
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Jennifer Eggertsen, International Student Advisor
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in SBCC. My name is Jennifer Eggertsen, and I am one of the International Student Advisors at SBCC. The SBCC campus community has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with picture-perfect scenery. I look foward to meeting you and assisting you during your time at SBCC.
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Shelby Harrington, International Student Advisor
Welcome to Santa Barbara City College! I'm Shelby Harrington, and I am an International Student Advisor here on the beautiful SBCC campus. As a part of my college experience I participated in an international education program, and I consider it to be one of the best educational opportunities available to students. The faculty and staff at SBCC are warm and friendly, and everyone is committed to helping students have the best educational experience possible. I look forward to meeting you and helping you to succeed at SBCC!
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Rosemary Santillan, Senior International Student Advisor
Thank you for visiting our home on the web; I am Rosemary Santillan, one of the International Student Advisors at SBCC. I was born and raised in this beautiful city where the mountains meet the sea, and have worked at Santa Barbara City College for over 20 years. It has been an amazing and enjoyable experience to work at such a fine institution and with international students who bring great diversity to our campus. I hope you consider our excellent institution for your educational goals and I look forward to meeting you and assisting you during your studies at Santa Barbara City College.
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Jennifer Hamilton, Academic Counselor
Welcome to SBCC! My name is Jennifer Hamilton, and I am a native of this beautiful city. As the International Student Counselor I enjoy working with students and assisting them as they navigate their way through the college experience. My vision is to empower each student to provide access to dynamic, lifelong learning opportunities. I am excited to be a part of your educational experience and look forward to assisting you in any way.
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Rosy Vidal Ayres, Housing & Activities Coordinator
Welcome to SBCC and I hope you enjoy your time in Santa Barbara! My name is Rosy Vidal-Ayres, I am the Housing and Activities coordinator for the International Student Support Program. As a housing coordinator, I hope to be of assistance with housing-related questions and issues. I can help you find a host family or help you with referrals with the local housing rentals agencies. I also help with the planning and of ongoing international student activities, workshops and social events. Special activities are planned for all international students, which are designed to provide cross-cultural experiences and the opportunity to interact with other students. If you have any suggestions or ideas on activities that might be fun for you, please let me know!
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Sandra Flores, Administrative Assistant
The International Student Support Program staff and I look forward to helping make your transition into the SBCC community as pleasant as possible. If we may be of service, our office door is always open to you. We look forward to meeting you and we'll do all we can to assist you to achieve your educational goals. Welcome to Santa Barbara City College!
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