General
Earth Calendar - Holidays Around the World
Learn more about holidays celebrated in different parts of the world!
Earth Calendar »
Culture Crossing
This website has a lot of interesting cultural information on different countries around the globe.
Culture Crossing »
EduPass: The Smart Student Guide to Studying in the USA
On this website, you find useful information on studying in the US.
EduPass »
Pre-Departure Orientation for Chinese Students
This website provides useful information for Chinese students who are planning to study in the US.
Pre-Departure Orientation »
International Student Resources
Check out this website to learn more about life in the US!
International Student Resources »
Zero Waste California
Please help us keep our ocean and the environment clean! Check out this website for information on how to recycle and save energy in California!
Zero Waste California »
U.S. Embassies and Consulates
Need to find the website and location of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate nearest you?
Check out this website for information on how to obtain an F-1 visa.
U.S. Embassies and Consulates »
Foreign Embassies in the United States
If you need to renew your passport while you're in the U.S., find the location and website of your Embassy or Consulate here.
Foreign Embassies in the United States »
Bilingual Glossaries
This website contains a list of glossaries, providing translations of important concepts and terminology frequently used in a variety of academic disciplines.
Bilingual Glossaries »
Getting Around in California
California is a huge place, with many diverse people and places. Check this website for travel tips for getting around in California.
Follow this link for tips getting around in California »
Local
101 Free Things to Do in Santa Barbara
Don't know what to do? Check out this website for tips on free fun things to do in Santa Barbara.
101 Free Things »
The City of Santa Barbara
Check out this website for maps and information on festivals and events, restaurants, hotels, recreation and transportation in the city of Santa Barbara.
City of Santa Barbara Visitor's Guide »
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Plan to drive while you are studying in the United States? Check out the DMV website for information on how to obtain a California Driver's License or ID card.
Department of Motor Vehicles »
SB Car Free
Don't have a car? Don't worry! Santa Barbara Car-Free is a local organization that provides information about alternate modes of transportation - biking, walking, taking the bus and more! The website also gives access to discounts and important tips for making your way around Santa Barbara.
Go to the SB Car Free website »
SBCC On Campus
Project H.O.P.E.
Project H.O.P.E. stands for Helping Others through Peer Education. Project HOPE is a student activity and community service club, run by Student Health Services. The club strives to educate the SBCC student community and other youth communities in Santa Barbara about important health issues.
Project H.O.P.E. »
Santa Barbara City College Housing Website
SBCC maintains a housing website for students, both local and international, which provides up-to-date information on available housing options. Check out what's available!
SBCC Housing Website »
SBCC Tutoring
Santa Barbara City College offers a wide variety of support services to students. The CLRC Tutorial Center coordinates tutors for all classes on campus and provides both group and individual tutoring sessions. If you are looking for a tutor, visit the Tutorial Center, Room 120, CLRC.
Check the schedule of available tutors »
Scholarships and Grants
Mobility International USA
This website gives basic suggestions to begin your search for scholarships and grant awards that are open to international students.
Sources to fund your education in the US »
Utilities
Universal Currency Converter
The Universal Currency Converter will help you calculate amounts in other currencies.
Universal Currency Converter »
World Clock
The World Clock will provide you with the current times all over the world.
World Clock »
Translation Agency
Carlos Cerecedo Translation Agency offers translations in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. This business is local in Santa Barbara.
Read more about the tranlations services on the website »