Second-year student Zora Williams is using her voice to bring more mental health and nutrition programming to San Diego Mesa College. Williams was elected president of the college’s Associated Students (AS) for the 2024-2025 academic year and serves as the college’s student representative on the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees.
Sometimes, you hear a story that makes you want to know more. Kevin Gonzalez has such a story. The last time this story was updated, San Diego Mesa College student Kevin Gonzalez was a 15 year-old heading off to Massachusetts to complete his high school education. In the ensuing years, he has travelled to the other side of the world, built houses, but remained in close contact with his Mesa College professors and connections he made while on campus.
The San Diego Community College District has appointed four new student trustees for the upcoming academic year. Dalia Ramirez (San Diego City College), Zora Williams (San Diego Mesa College), Hailey Hua (San Diego Miramar College), and Haydee Zuniga (San Diego College of Continuing Education), will be sworn in during the June 20 SDCCD Board of Trustees meeting.
November 14, 2018
This week, San Diego Mesa College kicked off International Education Week by hosting the International Education Exhibitor Fair where students had the opportunity to explore the different ways to get involved and celebrate other cultures. Booths—varying from International Study Abroad programs to language clubs to Martial Arts—decorated Sunrise Plaza for students to see all the options available to them.
Students interacted with a live martial arts demonstration, and some even joined in a spontaneous salsa lesson with Soldiers and Students who Salsa.
At Mesa, through various programs, clubs and events, students are able to immerse themselves into many cultural traditions that help create positive and enriching experiences that highlight cultural diversity.
For those who are thinking about a study abroad experience, Mesa College Professor and International Education Coordinator, Dr. Dora Schoenbrun-Fernandez expressed how enriching, yet affordable, Mesa’s study abroad programs can be.
“It’s a great time for students to study abroad. With all the scholarships available, students could potentially have their entire trip full-funded.” Dr. Schoenbrun-Fernandez emphasized, “Students just need to take initiative to apply for the scholarships.”
For more information, visit the study abroad programs page or contact Dr. Dora Schoenbrun-Fernandez at dschoenb@sdccd.edu.
Tags: International Education, Study Abroad, International Education Exhibitor Fair, Soldiers Who Salsa, Martial Arts, International Education Week
Jennifer Nichols Kearns
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(619) 388-2759
San Diego City and San Diego Mesa colleges were recognized today by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for having produced the most Gilman scholarship recipients over the past twenty years amongst those colleges awarding associate degrees.
This week, San Diego Mesa College kicked off International Education Week by hosting the International Education Exhibitor Fair where students had the opportunity to explore the different ways to get involved and celebrate other cultures. Booths—varying from International Study Abroad programs to language clubs to Martial Arts—decorated Sunrise Plaza for students to see all the options available to them.
Throughout the month of July, students from San Diego Mesa College’s award-winning Fashion program are becoming fully immersed in the fashion, history, and culture of Paris, France. This annual trip is led by Fashion professor Susan Lazear who guides students as they learn about one of the most influential cities in the world, with visits and tours of museums, designers, and more.
