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California State University(CSU) San Bernardino

California State University(CSU) San Bernardino

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School Info

Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 120students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Yes
  • Telephone
  • (909) 537-5975
  • Fax
  • (909) 537-5907
  • Address
  • 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407-2393

Options

  • Suburban
  • Homestay
  • On-Campus Dorm/residence
  • Off-campus Residence
  • University-based Program

Why This School?

  • - Advanced level students can apply for conditional admission without TOEFL scores.
    - The climate of San Bernardino is arid and breezy, with mild, pleasant winters and hot, dry summers.
    - High ratings of Intensive general English program by students

About the  CSUSB International Extension Programs

  • The International Extension Programs (IEP) unit of the College of Extended Learning offers regularly scheduled and customized short- and long-term language and professional training programs for students and professionals from across the world. IEP instructors are highly trained professionals who understand how to help students navigate through the complexities of learning a second language in addition to overcoming the challenges of adjusting to living abroad. The suburban city of San Bernardino where the institution is located, is in the inland region of southern California, with easy access to Los Angeles, San Diego, Disneyland, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, beaches, and mountains.

About the  California State University(CSU) San Bernardino

  • California State University, San Bernardino, also known as Cal State San Bernardino or CSUSB, is a public university and one of the twenty-three general campuses of the California State University system. The main campus sits on 441 acres (178 ha) in the suburban University District of San Bernardino, California, United States, with a branch campus of 40 acres (16 ha) in Palm Desert, California, opened in 1986. In 2011, California State University, San Bernardino was named a 2012 Best College in the Western Region by The Princeton Review for the eighth straight year in a row, ranking CSUSB among the top 25 percent of universities across the nation. Also in 2011, California State University, San Bernardino’s College of Business and Public Administration was recognized by European CEO Magazineas one of the top 20 schools of business in the world and one of the world's 18 most innovative business schools.Founded in 1965, Cal State San Bernardino's enrollment annually tops 17,500.The university offers 138 types of Bachelor's degrees, 67 Master's degrees, one Doctoral degree (Doctor of Education), and 23 teaching credentials.CSUSB's sports teams are known as the Coyotes and play in the California Collegiate Athletic Association in the Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The nickname was inspired by the coyotes that inhabit the area around the campus, which lies on the foothills of San Bernardino Mountains. The CSUSB women’s volleyball team has won sixCCAA and three West Region titles. The men’s soccer team went to the NCAA Division II national semifinals, capturing the university’s first California Collegiate Athletic Association title.

Conditional admission

  • "Conditional Acceptance" is available to international students who meet all university entrance requirements except for the minimum English scores. CSUSB requires the following English scores for admission: undergraduates--TOEFL 500 (173 computer-based, 61 Internet-based) or IELTS 5.5; graduates--TOEFL 550 (213 computer-based, 79/80 Internet-based) or IELTS 6.0

Course Information

  • Focus of Study :
    The American Culture and Language Program (ACLP) is designed for international students, professionals, or those seeking an intensive English experience focusing on reading, writing, and speaking English, as well as an introduction to American culture.
     
    Benefit, Goal of this course :
    •TOEFL exam preparation included (intermediate and advanced levels only)
    •Successful completion of Level 5 will waive the TOEFL requirement for undergraduate admission into CSUSB
    •Successful completion of the Intensive English Program does not guarantee CSUSB admission.
     
    Curriculum :
    Intensive English Program is held for 10 weeks during fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters, 4 to five hours each day from Monday to Friday. In order to maximize the individual attention students receive from their instructors, classroom capacity is between 15-20 students. This program helps students improve their English speaking, reading and writing skills and assists them in meeting the requirements for admission into undergraduate programs.
     
    Classroom Hour :
    Class schedules vary for each level.

Course Information

Class size 16 Students Schedule 16 Weeks
Course Level 6 VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 18 Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2026-01-12 2025-08-25 2025-06-02 2025-01-27
※ From the Course Starting Dates 16Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 120
Tuition
16 Week Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 5,500
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges (USD)$ 1,000    Detail

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • Accountancy, MS (Program Codes: ACCY)
    Accounting, Certificate
    Accounting, Minor
    Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization Credential
    Administration, BA
    Administrative Services Preliminary Credential
    Administrative Services Preliminary (Internship) Credential
    Administrative Services Professional Credential
    Aerospace Studies, Minor
    Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) Program
    Alternative Styles of Music, Minor
    Anthropology, BA (Program Code: ANTH)
    Anthropology, Minor
    Applied Archaeology, MA (Program Code: AARC)
    Applied Physics, Minor
    Arabic, Certificate
    Arabic, Minor
    Arabic Language, Literature, and Culture, BA (Program Code: ARAB)
    Archaeology, Certificate
    Art - Studio Art, MFA (Program Code: STAR)
    Art - Studio Art, Minor
    Art, BA (Program Codes: ARTS, ATVS)
    Art, BFA (Program Codes: ATSA, ATVS)
    Art History, BA (Program Code: AHST)
    Art History, Minor
    Art and Restorative Justice, Certificate
    Arts and Entrepreneurship, Certificate
    Asian Studies, Certificate
    Asian Studies, Minor
    Astronomy, Minor
    Bioinformatics, BS (Program Code: BINF)
    Biology, BS (Program Code: BIOL)
    Biology, Minor
    Biology, MS (Program Code: BIOM)
    Biotechnology, Certificate
    Border Studies, Minor
    Business Administration, MBA (Program Codes: ACTM, CSEC, ENTP, EXEC, EXCG, FINN, GSCH, INDF, MANM, MRKM)
    Business Administration, Minor
    Business Analytics, Minor
    Business Skills for the Artist, Certificate
    California Indian Languages and Cultures, Certificate
    Career and Technical Education, MA (Program Code: CTEC)
    Career and Technical Education Minor
    Career and Technical Studies, BA (Program Code: CTEC)
    Career and Technical Studies, BS (Program Code: CTEC)
    Chemistry, BA (Program Codes: CHEM, CBIO)
    Chemistry, BS (Program Codes: CHEM, CBIO)
    Chemistry, Minor
    Child Development, BA (Program Codes: CDCA, CDEC)
    Child Development, MA (Program Code: CHDV)
    Clinical/Counseling Psychology, MS (Program Code: CCPY)
    Communication, BA (Program Codes: CMRO, CMMS, CMSC, CMIP)
    Communication, Minor
    Communication Studies, MA (Program Code: COMS)
    Computer Engineering, BS (Program Code: COEN)
    Computer Science, BS (Program Code: CSCI)
    Computer Science, Minor
    Computer Science, MS (Program Code: CSCM)
    Computer Systems and Programming, Certificate
    Computer Systems, BA (Program Codes: CSGD, CSGI, CSSA)
    Counseling, MS (Program Codes: CPCC, CSCC, CSPC)
    Counseling, Certificate
    Counseling and Social Change, Minor
    Creative Writing, Minor
    Creative Writing, Certificate
    Criminal Justice, BA (Program Code: CJUS)
    Criminal Justice, Minor
    Criminal Justice, MA (Program Code: CJUM)
    Cyber Security, Certificate
    Cyber Security Professional, Certificate
    Dance, Minor
    Design, BFA (Program Codes: DSID, DSMO, DSTD, DSMK)
    Design Studies, BA (Program Code: DEST)
    Designated Subjects Career and Technical Education Credential
    Designated Subject Credential in Adult Education
    Digital Arts, Minor
    Digital Filmmaking, Minor
    Economics, BA (Program Codes: ECON, ECMA, APEC)
    Economics, Minor
    Education, MA (Program Code: EDUC)
    Educational Administration, MA (Program Code: EADM)
    Educational Leadership, Community College Specialization, EdD (Program Code: ELCC)
    Educational Leadership, PK-12 Specialization, EdD (Program Code: ELPT)
    Educational Technology, Certificate
    E-Learning, Certificate
    English, BA (Program Codes: ENCW, ELNG, ENLT, ERWS, ESDS)
    English and Writing Studies, MA (Program Codes: EWAL, EWCR, EWLT, EWPD, EWPP)
    English, Minor
    Entrepreneurship, Minor
    Entrepreneurship and Innovation, MS (Program Code: ENIN)
    Entrepreneurship in the Arts, Minor
    Environmental Health Science, BS (Program Code: ENHS)
    Environmental Sciences, MS (Program Code: ENSI)
    Environmental Studies, BA (Program Codes: ESSU, ESSY)
    Environmental Studies, Minor
    Ethnic Studies - Chicano(a)/Latino(a) Studies, Minor
    Ethnic Studies, Minor
    Film Studies, Minor
    Finance, Minor
    Finance, MS (self-support, offered through the College of Extended and Global Education) (Program Code: FINA)
    French, BA (Program Codes: FRFS, FRLC)
    French, Minor
    GE Minor: Digital Literacies, Minor
    GE Minor: Diversity and Social Justice
    GE Minor: Environmental Sustainability
    GE Minor: Foundations of Change and Discovery
    GE Minor: Global Connections
    GE Minor: World Cultures and Diversity
    GE Pathway: Big Ideas that Change the World: Exploring Ideas, Innovations, Discoveries
    GE Pathway: Digital Life
    GE Pathway: Diversity and Social Justice
    GE Pathway: Environmental Sustainability
    GE Pathway: Global Connections
    GE Pathway: World Cultures and Diversity
    Gender and Sexuality Studies, Certificate
    Gender and Sexuality Studies, Minor
    Geographic Information Science, Minor
    Geographic Information Systems, Certificate
    Geography, BA (Program Code: GEOG)
    Geography - Global Studies, Minor
    Geography, Minor
    Geology, BA (Program Codes: GEOL, GEFA)
    Geology, BS (Program Codes: GEOL, ENVG)
    Geology, MS (Program Code: GEOL)
    Geology, Minor
    Gerontology, Certificate
    Global Studies, BA (Program Code: GLST)
    Healthcare Spanish, Certificate
    Health Equity, Certificate
    Health Services Administration, BS (Program Code: HSAD)
    Health Services Administration, MS (Program Code: HSAD)
    Health Services Administration, Certificate
    History, BA (Program Codes: HSTG, HSTP)
    History, MA (Program Code: HIST)
    History, Minor
    Hospitality Management, Certificate
    Hospitality Management, Minor
    Human Resource Management, Minor
    Industrial and Organizational Psychology, MS (Program Code: IOPY)
    Information Systems and Technology, BS  (Program Codes: ISBI, ISCY, ISNS)
    Information Systems and Technology, Minor
    Information Systems Management, Certificate
    Information Systems and Technology, MS (Program Codes: ISTB, ISTC)
    Instructional Design and Technology, MA (Program Code: INDT)
    Intelligence and Crime Analysis, BS (Program Codes: ICGI, ICCS, ICHS)
    Interdisciplinary Studies, MA (Program Code: INTD)
    International Business, Minor
    International Relations, Certificate
    Internship Education Specialist Credential - Early Childhood Special Education with EL Authorization Credential
    Internship Education Specialist Credential - Mild/Moderate Disabilities with EL Authorization Credential
    Internship Education Specialist Credential - Moderate/Severe Disabilities with EL Authorization Credential
    Introductory Actuarial Science, Certificate
    Introductory Mathematics, Certificate
    Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, Certificate
    Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, Minor
    Japanese, Minor
    Japanese Language and Culture, Certificate
    Kinesiology, BS (Program Codes: KAHP, KEXS, KPEC)
    Kinesiology, Minor
    Latin American Studies, Minor
    Law and Philosophy, Minor
    Liberal Arts, BA
    Liberal Studies, BA (Program Codes: LBST, LBIT, LSSS)
    Linguistics, Minor
    Management, Minor
    Marketing, Minor
    Mathematics, BA (Program Code: MATH)
    Mathematics, BS (Program Codes: MATH, MAAM, MATM)
    Mathematics, MA (Program Code: MTHM)
    Mathematics, Minor
    Media Studies, Minor
    Military Science (Army ROTC) Program
    Mobile Application Development, Certificate
    Multimedia Storytelling, Minor
    Multiple Subject Credential
    Museum Studies, Certificate
    Music, BA (Program Code: MUS_)
    Music, BM (Program Codes: MUME, MUVP, MUIP, MUSP, MUGP)
    Music, Minor
    Music Technology, Minor
    National Security Studies, MA (Program Code: NTSS)
    National Cyber Security Studies, MS (Program Code: NCSS)
    Native Nations/Indigenous Peoples Studies, Certificate
    Nonprofit Management, Minor
    Nursing, BS (Program Code: NRSG)
    Nursing, MS (Program Codes: NRNE, NCNS, NPBA)
    Nursing - RN to BSN, BS (Program Code: RNBS)
    Nutritional Science and Dietetics, BS (Program Code: NSCD)
    Philosophical Logic, Minor
    Philosophy, BA (Program Code: PHIL)
    Philosophy, Minor
    Philosophy, Policy, and Economics, Minor
    Physics, BA (Program Code: PHYS)
    Physics, BS (Program Code: PHYS)
    Physics, Minor
    Political Economy, BA (Program Code: POEC)
    Political Economy, Minor
    Political Science, BA (Program Code: PSCI)
    Political Science, Minor
    Pre-Law, Minor
    Preliminary Education Specialist Credential: Early Childhood Special Education with EL Authorization Credential
    Preliminary Education Specialist Credential: Mild/Moderate Disabilities with EL Authorization Credential
    Preliminary Education Specialist Credential: Moderate/Severe Disabilities with EL Authorization Credential
    Psychological Science, MA (Program Codes: PYSC, PBCN)
    Psychology, BA (Program Codes: PSYC, PBIO, PYIO)
    Psychology, Minor
    Public Administration, Minor
    Public Administration, MPA (Program Codes: PACS, PALD, PANP, PAFM)
    Public Health, BS (Program Code: PBHL)
    Public Health, MPH (Program Code: PHLT)
    Public History, BA (Program Code: PHST)
    Pupil Personnel Services Credential: School Counseling
    Pupil Personnel Services Credential: School Psychology
    Real Estate, Minor
    Real Estate, Certificate
    Reading and Literacy Education, MA (Program Code: RDLT)
    Rehabilitation Counseling, Certificate
    Rehabilitation Counseling, MA (Program Code: EREH)
    Relational and Organizational Communication, Minor
    School Psychology, EdS (Program Code: SPSY)
    Single Subject Credential - Intern Track
    Single Subject Credential - Student Teaching Track
    Social Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Certificate (offered online through the College of Extended Learning)
    Social Sciences, BA
    Social Sciences and Globalization, MA (Program Codes: SSAP, SSDI, SSTH)
    Social Work, BA (Program Code: BASW)
    Social Work, MSW (Program Code: SWM_)
    Social Work and Public Administration, Concurrent MSW MPA (Program Codes: SWPA & PASW)
    Sociology, BA (Program Codes: SOCG, SSCR)
    Sociology, Minor
    Spanish, BA (Program Codes: SPBS, SPCO, SPHC, SHLL)
    Spanish, MA (Program Code: SPNM)
    Spanish, Minor
    Special Education, MS  (Program Code: SPED)
    Special Major, BA (Program Code: SINT)
    Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Minor
    Strategic Communication, Minor
    Studio Art, Minor
    Studio Art Studies, BA (Program Code: STAS)
    Supervision and Coordination of Designated Subjects Program
    Supply Chain Management, Certificate
    Supply Chain Management, Minor
    Teaching English as a Second Language, Certificate
    Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), MA (Program Code: TESL)
    Teaching Mathematics, MA (Program Code: MATM)
    Teaching Writing, Certificate
    Theatre Arts, BA (Program Codes: TACT, TDES, TDED, TMUS)
    Theatre Arts, Minor
    World Literatures, Minor
    Writing: Public and Professional Writing, Certificate


Course information

Schedule 52 Weeks Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2026-01-12 2025-08-25 2025-01-27
※ From the Course Starting Dates 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee
Tuition
52 Week Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 16,487
Week Week Week Week Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • Accountancy, M.S.
    Applied Archaeology, M.A.
    Biology, M.S.
    Business Administration, M.B.A.
    Career and Technical Education, M.A.
    Child Development, M.A.
    Clinical/Counseling Psychology, M.S.
    Communication Studies, M.A.
    Computer Science, M.S.
    Counseling, M.S.
    Criminal Justice, M.A.
    Earth and Environmental Sciences, M.S.
    Educational Administration, M.A.
    English and Writing Studies, M.A.
    Entrepreneurship and Innovation, M.S.
    Finance, M.S.
    Health Services Administration, M.S.
    History, M.A.
    Industrial and Organizational Psychology, M.S.
    Information Systems and Technology, M.S.
    Instructional Design and Technology, M.A.
    Interdisciplinary Studies, M.A.
    Mathematics, M.A.
    National Cyber Security Studies, M.S.
    National Security Studies, M.A.
    Nursing, M.S.
    Psychological Science, M.A.
    Public Administration, M.P.A.
    Public Health, M.P.H.
    Rehabilitation Counseling, M.A.
    School Psychology, Ed.S.
    Social Sciences and Globalization-Applied Social Science, M.A.
    Social Work, M.S.W.
    Spanish, M.A.
    Special Education, M.S.
    Studio Art, M.F.A.
    Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), M.A.

Course information

Schedule 52 Weeks VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 21 Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • - Academic records, 
    - English Language Requirement (Paper Based Exam: 550 Internet-Based Exam (iBT): 79/80, 6.0 Total Band Score, Successful Completion of Level 6)
    - International applicants must submit a statement of financial responsibility to be considered for admission to the university. International students are also required to submit evidence of adequate medical/hospital insurance to the international student advisor.  

Course Schedule

2026-01-12 2025-08-25 2025-01-27
※ From the Course Starting Dates 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 70
Tuition
52 Week Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 23,397
Week Week Week Week Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Location


Accommodation

  • Homestay
    Improve English, learning American cultureBecome a member of the familyFamilies provide three meals per day, transportation to and from campus, a bedroom and utilities (except phone)International students can participate in the Homestay Program where they live with American families to improve their English and learn American culture firsthand. Host families are proud to explain American attitudes and behavior. Students learn new things, taste new foods and see new places. The IEP Homestay Program gives IEP students and members of the community an opportunity to learn more about other people and their cultures. By participating in the Homestay Program, you will be able to share your traditions and lifestyles while broadening your own cultural experiences.

    On-Campus Housing
    Residence halls and apartments
    Meal plan available
    Living on campus is one of the easiest ways to become involved at Cal State San Bernardino. The Villages offers on-campus housing for students in three residential environments: Serrano Village, Arrowhead Village and University Village. Living on campus is a significant part of the CSUSB experience for approximately 1,500 students

Surrounding Area

  • The City of San Bernardino:Greater San Bernardino has a population of more than 280,000. This suburban city is located in the inland region of southern California, with easy access to Los Angeles, San Diego, Disneyland, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, beaches, and mountains. The climate of San Bernardino is arid and breezy, with mild, pleasant winters and hot, dry summers.

Facilities

  • computer lab, health center, library, student union, recreation center, dining commons

National Mix

  • Nationalities of students include Asian, South American,European and other countries. The percentage may vary each month.

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김정식

학교를 고민중인데 (캘리포니아 안쪽으로요)
Q: 캘리포니아 주립대학교, 샌버나디노에 관심이 있습니다.
 기숙사 시설은 어떻게 시스템이 되어있는지 궁금합니다.


A: 홈스테이
영어실력 향상, 미국 문화 배우기, 현지 가족의 일원으로 자리잡게 됨 현지 가족은 하루에 세 끼 식사, 캠퍼스까지의 교통, 침실을 포함한 편의시설(전화 제외) 제공 국제 학생들은 홈스테이 프로그램에 참여함으로써 현지 가족들과 생활하며 영어 실력을 향상시키고 미국의 문화를 직접 접할 수 있습니다. 현지 가족은 미국인들의 정서나 성향을 설명하는 것에 자부심을 느끼며, 학생들은 새로운 것을 습득하고 새로운 장소에서 새로운 음식을 맛볼 수 있습니다. IEP 홈스테이 프로그램은 IEP 학생들과 공동체 구성원들에게 다른 문화와 사람을 더 깊게 알아갈 수 있는 기회를 제공합니다. 이 홈스테이 프로그램에 참여함으로써 자신의 전통과 생활방식을 나눔과 동시에 문화적 견문도 넓힐 수 있습니다. 

학교 내 거주 
기숙사 및 아파트
기숙사식 가능 
학교 내 거주는 샌 버나디노의 Cal State의 일원이 되는 가장 쉬운 방법입니다. 캠퍼스 내에서 제공되는 거주지는 세가지가 있는데, Serrano Village, Arrowhead Village, University Village 입니다. CSUSB 생활에 있어서 캠퍼스 내 거주는 1500명이 넘는 학생들과의 경험에 아주 큰 부분을 차지하게 될 것입니다.



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みさと

コースについて
Q、集中英語プログラムについて教えて下さい。



A、
英語集中プログラムは、留学生が、大学で学部履修するのに必要な英語力を高めるための授業を提供しています。
レベルは全部で6段階に分かれ、読む、聞く、書く、話す、の基本4 技能を万遍なく学ぶ他、上級レベルでは会話力やプレゼンテーション、アカデミックライティングやエッセイ等の進学準備に向けた授業も行われています。
 
 
 入学時期 1月、3月、6月、9月(各10週間)
 時間数 20~25時間
 レベル 6
 1クラス平均人数 15-20名
 
公共交通機関:バス
滞在:大学寮
 
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Image 2015-09-07 16:17:05

김사라

안녕하세요.

제가 재밌게 30주 동안 다녀온 대학교에 대해서 후기를 남기려 하는데요
그 학교는 바로 캘리포니아 주립대학교, 샌 버나디노입니다.



30주동안이면 긴 시간인데요. 
그 시간이 짧게 느껴질만큼 재미나게 다녀왔어요.
저는 영어에 대한 두려움이 항상 가지고 있어서 사회 생활을 나가서 잘 할 자신이 없어서 그리고 전공이 영어인데도 불구하고 잘 하지 
못해서 항상 그게 단점으로 생각 되었거든요. 영어 점수와 다른 것들은 다 좋은데 대화 할때 외국인에 대한 불안감이 있어서 
머릿 속에는 떠오르는데 막상 입에서 나오지 않고 멤돌기만 했어요.
그래서 그 결정적인 이유로 어학연수라는 길을 선택하게 되었습니다.
한마디로 정리하자면 정말! 잘 한 선택이었다고 생각해요. 
두려움이 많이 없어졌고 그리고 머릿속에서만 멤돌던 영단어 문법들이 이제는 잘 정리되어서 바로바로 나오고 있어요. ㅎㅎ
친구들도 많이 사귀어서 한국으로 온 친구들도 있어서 종종 만나서 스터디 그룹 형식으로 서로서로를 도와 주고도 있습니다.



일단 제가 다녀온 프로그램이랑 그리고 그 학교에 대해서 약간 설명해 드리겠습니다.
제가 다녀온 프로그램은 - > 집중 영어 프로그램 (주20시간) (English Language Program (20hrs/wk)) 이구요.
미국 문화와 언어 프로그램은 국제 학생, 전문가, 또는 집중 영어 이수 프로그램을 원하는 학생들을 위해 짜여졌으며 읽기, 쓰기, 영어 말하기와 미국문화의 이해에 초점이 맞추어져 공부를 하였어요. 저한테 딱인 프로그램이었습니다.


수업 레벨은 6단계로 나눠져 있어서 일단 가면 내가 어느정도의 실력이 있는지 평가를 하고 학교에서 지정해준 클래스에 수업을 받게 됩니다.
물론 더 나아지면 교수님과 상담후에 바꿀 수도 있어요. 저는 약간 장기로 갔기때문에 그렇게 해서 높은 반으로도 올라갔습니다. 

규모는 작은 편인 15명 정도가 같이 수업을 들었구요. 그게 너무 좋았어요. 저는 많은 사람들 앞에서 말을 잘 못하는 편인데 사람들이 많지 않아서 
제 이야기에 귀를 귀울여 주는 그런 느낌을 받고 소 토론 형식으로 진행되어서 편하게 말하고 공부 할 수 있었습니다. 



숙박에 대해서 이야기 하자면 저는 저는 ' 학교내 거주, 즉 기숙사' 를 선택 하였구요.
선택한 큰 이유는 아무래도 더 많이 친구를 사귀고 그 문화를 익힐 수 있을거 같아서 선택했습니다.
기숙사는 Arrowhead Village 를 선택하여 지냈어요.
아무래도 클래스 메이트들이랑 수업을 같이 듣는 그리고 일반적으로 대학에 다니고 있는 학생들이 많다보니 식당가에서도 만날 가능성도 많았구요.
지리적으로 좋아서 같이 쇼핑도 가고 음식도 먹으러 가고 그렇게 다녔어요. 너무 좋았어요.



캘리포니아라는 지리적 위치때문에 사시사철 따뜻한 편이라서 두꺼운 옷이 필요없어서 
다시 돌아올때 짐이 많지 않아서 좋았네요.
가고싶던 샌디애고 지역들이랑 그리고 디즈니는 정말 원 없이 갔던거 같아요,
교통 편이 좋아서 걱정없이 다녀왔구요.



만약에 이 대학교를 생각하고 싶으신 분들이라면 적극 추천해 드려요!!
overall 매우 만족입니다. 
 


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さやか

私はCSUのいくつかあるキャンパスの中でサンバーナーディーノを選びました。


治安がまり良くないと言われているこの街ですが、高校生の時に一度サンバーナーディーノの一般家庭にホームステイしてことがあり、
その時とても楽しく過ごした記憶があるので、またこの街に来たいという強い思いがあって、
ここを選びました。

滞在先は必ず寮にするという両親との約束があったので、学校の寮に入寮しました。
寮に住んでいて、夜遅くに外を一人で出歩いたりしなければまず危険な目に合うことはないと思います。
また、寮に住むと他の留学生や現地のアメリカ人の友達もできるし、寮でパーティをしたりもするので、
非常におすすめです!
ホームステイなども良いと思いますが、割り当てられた家庭によってはキャンパスから遠い場合もあるので、
通学が少し大変かなと思います。

授業は何の申し分なく、先生達、クラスメート、カリキュラム自体もしっかりしていたので、
毎日楽しく授業をうけることができました。
アクティビティも楽しいです。
ほんとうにここをえらんで良かったと思います。

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