AEO Tour – USA Community College Event
Friday, Nov. 19th, 2021, 11pm-1am EST, 8pm-10pm PST / Saturday, Nov. 20th, 2021 (Asia)
The Nov. 19th Fair has ended
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Enter to win an AEO Tour Scholarship that will cover your round-trip airfare costs to the USA!
*All students that register and attend the fair on Nov. 19th will be entered. The winning student must be accepted and enrolled in one of the participating colleges at the fair to redeem the scholarship.
*The fair will be through Airmeet. It works best with a laptop or desktop computer using the Google Chrome browser. You may use your mobile device, but you will need to download the Airmeet app first. (Android download | Apple download)
See the fair time in your country:
| Countries | Date & Time |
| USA 🇺🇸 | Friday, Nov. 19th, 2021, 11pm-1am EST |
| Cambodia 🇰🇭 | Saturday, Nov. 20th, 2021, 11:00am-1:00pm |
| China 🇨🇳 | Saturday, Nov. 20th, 2021, 12:00pm-2:00pm |
| Hong Kong 🇭🇰 | Saturday, Nov. 20th, 2021, 12:00pm-2:00pm |
| Indonesia 🇮🇩 | Saturday, Nov. 20th, 2021, 11:00am-1:00pm |
| Japan 🇯🇵 | Saturday, Nov. 20th, 2021, 1:00pm-3:00pm |
| Malaysia 🇲🇾 | Saturday, Nov. 20th, 2021, 12:00pm-2:00pm |
| Philippines 🇵🇭 | Saturday, Nov. 20th, 2021, 12:00pm-2:00pm |
| Singapore 🇸🇬 | Saturday, Nov. 20th, 2021, 12:00pm-2:00pm |
| South Korea 🇰🇷 | Saturday, Nov. 20th, 2021, 1:00pm-3:00pm |
| Taiwan 🇹🇼 | Saturday, Nov. 20th, 2021, 12:00pm-2:00pm |
| Thailand 🇹🇭 | Saturday, Nov. 20th, 2021, 11:00am-1:00pm |
| Vietnam 🇻🇳 | Saturday, Nov. 20th, 2021, 11:00am-1:00pm |
What is a Community College?
Community colleges (also called 2-year colleges) are great options for students to start their university studies. Community colleges offer 2-year degrees (called Associate’s Degrees) and provide many great pathways to complete a 4-year degree (Bachelor’s Degree) at high-ranking universities throughout the USA. *Some 2-year colleges offer 4-year degrees as well.
To receive your Bachelor’s degree in the USA, you will need to complete a 4-year program. The first 2 years of your study are called general studies (or gen-eds). Whether you choose to study at a university or community college, your first 2 years of what you study will be similar. After completion of your first 2-years, you will receive an Associate’s degree and then will pursue 2 more years of study to receive your Bachelor’s degree. Studying at a community college first provides you with many options and pathways to transfer to a top university later while providing a more affordable option.
Myths & Facts about Community College - Butte College
Advantages of Community Colleges:
More Affordable
If you are looking for a more affordable option to study in the USA, a community college could be the right solution for you. Community colleges can be up to 1/3 the cost of a university and many offer scholarships to international students.
More Options
Community colleges offer a variety of options to study at top-ranked universities throughout the USA. There are 940+ community colleges in the USA and many of them offer numerous pathways to complete your Bachelor’s degree at top Universities.
Smaller Class Sizes
Community colleges offer much smaller class sizes than universities. With an average class size of 25 students, you can feel confident in being yourself and connecting with your professors in a less intimidating environment.
Participating Colleges:
Bellevue College
Sandra Bonifield
International Recruiter
sandra.bonifield@bellevuecollege.edu
Top 5 Majors
1. Computer Science
2. Interior Design
3. Nursing
4. IT
5. Business
Bellevue College Information Guide
Location: Bellevue, Washington
Butte College
Rachel Wood
International Program Coordinator
woodra@butte.edu
Top 5 Majors
1. Business
2. Computer Science
3. Social Science
4. Psychology
5. Engineering
Butte College Information Guide
Location: Oroville, California
College of Central Florida
Lory Coffey
Asst. Director of Admissions & International
coffeyl@cf.edu
Top 5 Majors
1. Business
2. Engineering
3. Nursing
4. Psychology
5. Health Sciences
College of Central Florida Information Guide
Location: Ocala, Florida
Edmonds College
Becky Qiao
Associate Director of International Outreach
becky.qiao@edmonds.edu
Top 5 Majors
1. All Engineering
2. All Sciences
3. Business
4. Culinary Arts
5. Hospitality/Tourism
Edmonds College Information Guide
Location: Lynnwood, Washington
El Camino College
Leonid Rachman
International Student Program
lrachman@elcamino.edu
Top 5 Majors
1. Arts (Visual & Performing)
2. Behavioral Science
3. Pre-Engineering and Computers
4. STEM majors
5. Health and Physical Education
El Camino College Information Guide
Location: Torrance, California
Foothill + De Anza Colleges
Greg Barattini
Advisor, International Admissions
V_barattinigreg@fhda.edu
Marilyn Cheung
Director of International Student Recruitment and Partner Relations
cheungmarilyn@fhda.edu
Top 5 Majors
1. STEM
2. Business
3. Economics
4. Film/TV Production
5. Communications
Foothill & De Anza Colleges Information Guide
Location: Los Altos Hills and Cupertino, California
Irvine Valley College
Christina Delgado
Director, International Student Program
cdelgado@ivc.edu
Top 5 Majors
1. Business Administration
2. Computer Science
3. Pre-Engineering
4. Visual Arts
5. University Transfer
Irvine Valley Community College Information Guide 21-22
Location: Irvine, California
Orange Coast College
Kristoffer Toribio
Manager, International Admissions
ktoribio@cccd.edu
Top 5 Majors
1. Aviation
2. Architecture
3. Film and Television
4. Marine Science
5. Theatre Arts
Orange Coast College Information Guide
Location: Costa Mesa, California
Pierce College
Kate Strittmatter
International Outreach Specialist
kstrittmatter@pierce.ctc.edu
Top 5 Majors
1. Business
2. Health Sciences
3. Engineering
4. Communication Studies
5. Digital Design
Pierce College Information Guide
Location: Tacoma, Washington
San Jose City College
Doriann Tran
International Student Program Coordinator/Counselor
doriann.tran@sjcc.edu
Top 5 Majors
1. Business
2. Technology (Computer Sciences)
3. Health Sciences
4. Education
5. Media Arts
San Jose City College Information Guide 21-22
Location: San Jose, California
Seattle Colleges
Matthew DeSoi
Associate Director of International Marketing & Outreach
matthew.desoi@seattlecolleges.edu
Top 5 Majors
1. Business
2. Computer Science
3. Engineering (All Fields)
4. Nursing
5. Visual Arts
Seattle Colleges – Information Guide
Location: Seattle, Washington
Snow College
Wissem Abid
Assistant Director
wissem.abid@snow.edu
Top 5 Majors
1. Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Software, Electrical, Aerospace)
2. Computer Science
3. Business Administration
4. Art
5. Media/Communication
Snow College – Information Guide
Location: Ephraim, Utah
SUNY Genesee Community College
Jenny Weatherall
International Support Services Specialist
jsweatherall@genesee.edu
Top 5 Majors
1. Fashion
2. Tourism and Hospitality
3. Nursing
4. Business/ Accounting
5. Physical Education/ Sports Management
SUNY Genesee Community College Information Guide
Location: Batavia, New York
Truckee Meadows Community College
Amanda Stibick
Program Manager
international@tmcc.edu
Top 5 Majors
1. Engineering
2. Computer Science
3. Business
4. Hospitality & Tourism Management
5. Nursing
Truckee Meadows Community College Information Guide
Location: Reno, Nevada