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Prospective International Students

“We make a world of difference.”

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International students will have a quality experience at Otero Junior College. Students from other cultures enrich learning and campus life for everyone.

The college is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students with current visas. These students are classified as international students and will pay the published international tuition rate.

At OJC, we are interested in providing students a quality education wrapped in an experience that will last a life time. Through programs, activities and events designed to enhance the student experience, the International Programs & Services Office strives to foster international awareness, understanding and appreciation on the OJC campus and surrounding community while providing crucial support services to our international student population.

International Student Support:

 

Visiting the OJC Campus

International Day at OJC. In the spring term, the Office of International Programs & Services teams up with the International Relations Organization to host International Day. On this day we welcome international exchanges who are participating in exchange programs in the area to come to campus and get a feel for what college life at OJC is like. Visitors have the opportunity to take a tour of campus, meet current international and American students, attend a class, participate in discussions and activities.

International Day Spring 2009 – March 26

If you will be in the area and are interested in participating in this event, please contact the Director of International Programs & Services.

Setting up a Visit. If you are in the area and would like to schedule a visit, please contact the Director of International Programs & Services with the following information:

  • Date of visit and approximate time of arrival if known

  • What area of study you are interested in so that we may arrange an opportunity for you to speak with professors in that department.

  • If there are any special wants or needs, if example if you are interested in trying out for one of the athletic teams or talking to the Theatre Department about opportunities to perform, please let us know and we will do our best to introduce you

 

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Countries Represented at OJC

This year OJC is home to 28 international students from 7 countries including:

The Flag of Austria
Austria
The Flag of Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
The Flag of Japan
Japan
The Flag of Korea
Korea
  
The Flag of Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
The Flag of Mongolia
Mongolia
The Flag of Tajikistan
Tajikistan

(Click on Any Flag Image for Country Information)

 

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Student Testimonials

This year there are 28 international students on-campus from 7 countries. We asked the students to share their responses to a variety of questions…

What would your advice be future international students coming to study at OJC?

“Talk to current students because they are experienced and can help you through during the semester” – Bilguun Nyamsuren

“Prepare to study and be active in every event because it is a really great experience.” – Bilguun Jargalsaikhan

“I would say, study really hard and get your degree. It is a really nice place to study for those who really want to reach their goal.” – ChaminErdene Natsagdorj

“Study as much as you can, and be involved as much as possible.” – Aigul Kubotabekova

“Do not be scared to ask any question, in your courses or about anything.” – Hamidou Zoungrana

What is the typical classroom environment like?

“I like loud classes like “Public Speaking” because everybody expresses themselves freely and people make close friendships with each other.” – Khulan Batsuri

“Well organized, every exam and assignment are clear (due date and chapters covered). – Otgonbayar Purejav

The classroom environment is well utilized and big, very suitable to study.” Oyuntogtokh Bat-Erdene

“Sometimes quiet, but sometimes not. It depends on the teacher.” – Aziz Arziev

“Nice, small and convenient”. Suvd Sukhdavaa

What was the best event you attended on-campus?

“The Business Shop, I was interested in the lectures.” - Emil Zainabidinou

“International Food Night. It was a beautiful event where I felt that we stood for us. – Oyun-Erdene Tsend

“Halloween because it was my first time and I had a great experience.” – Bayarchimeg Tsolmon

“The International Talent Show.” – Tsatsral Batbold

“The intramural basketball tournament was cool!” – Munkhtushig Bayarbat

 

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Rochelle Wallace
Rochelle Wallace

Office: MacDonald 110

Phone: (719) 384-6805

E-Mail: Rochelle.Wallace@ojc.edu*

Staff  International Relations

  

Rochelle Wallace will be overseeing all activities that deal with international students, from recruiting, assisting with visas, academic advising, cultural adjustment support, and campus activities.

Please contact Rochelle Wallace for more details.

 

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