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The 10-Week Intensive ESL Program has
significantly improved my speaking and writing. The professional
and well-trained instructors work closely with each student to
achieve successful results. Also, I benefited from the exposure
to the American educational system and culture, which helped me
get my ‘student spirit’ back after not attending school
for a long time.
Knowing that my English skills are strong enough to meet American
university degree program requirements, I am more confident to
start my graduate program.
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Amr Alamr – Saudi Arabia
10-Week Intensive ESL |
The enthusiastic and inspiring instructors from the 10-Week Intensive
ESL Program helped me keep up with American students in my Evening
Certificate Program (ECP) in Business Administration. The ECP
has given me a deep understanding of not only the foundations
of business administration, but also of American values and culture.
I am sure that this experience will help me achieve my future
career goals.
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Chihiro Watanabe –
Japan
10-Week Intensive ESL,
ECP Business Administration |
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The UC Irvine Accelerated Certificate Programs
(ACPs) were a vital step to my professional career, because I
had the opportunity to apply the valuable knowledge and skills
learned into the real business life of my internship program.
My internship at Laguna Cliffs Marriott
was the greatest opportunity for my professional career. While
I improved my English skills, I also learned the business culture
in the United States.
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Pelin Dogrucuoglu –
Turkey
ACP Marketing,
ACP Business Administration |
The International Hospitality Management Certificate Program opened
an array of possibilities of what the hospitality industry can
offer me. The instructors are professionals whom are experts in
their field and bring practical and real-life learning.
Through my internship at The Ritz Carlton, Dana Point, I received
professional training as a Quality Analyst to execute projects
to improve the guests’ hotel experience. Next, I am excited
to return to The Ritz Carlton through the OPT program.
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Jarco Schmenger – Spain
ACP International
Hospitality Management |
For more information about OPT (Optional Practical
Training), please see page 15 of our downloadable brochure at extension.uci.edu/international |
From
Great Conversations … to Great Friends
The Communication Club is a fun and great way for
you to meet our campus students and local residents, while practicing
your conversational English.
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Share your language and culture |
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Learn more about American culture |
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Have fun with club members getting a bite to
eat, going shopping, or catching a movie! |
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works: |
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When you arrive to UC Irvine, sign up to be
matched with a Communication Club member at our activities
office. |
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You will be partnered with a campus student
or local resident and, on your own, meet once a week, or however
often you’d like. |
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During the quarter, we schedule group activities,
such as our popular beach bonfire, for all international students
and Communication Club members to attend! |
“Meeting international students through
The Communication Club has been a meaningful and priceless cultural
experience. It increased my desire to learn about the different
cultures that international students bring with them.”
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Ryan Trinidad, UC Irvine Student,
Majors: Philosophy & Education |
View
our activities calendar>
Program Highlights
Now Offered Year-Round!
Business
Administration ACP
By adding this to our fall quarters, students now have
the option to enroll in this popular program after their
summer stay in California! |
Visit
us at one of our upcoming fairs
Contact Us
English & Certificates for
Internationals
P.O. Box 6050
Irvine, CA 92616-6050
(949) 824-5991 tel
(949) 824-8065 fax
uciesl@uci.edu
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today!
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