UC San Diego Extension International Professional Programs

Photos from our mid-quarter mixer! Continue to follow UC San Diego Extension International Programs on https://www.facebook.com/IP.UCSanDiego/

Extension Business Certificates Closing Ceremony, September 6, 2019

Congratulations to our Spring 2019 Graduates!! We wish you all the best as you begin the next chapter of your lives!

A sunny weekend calls for the perfect outing. Make sure to check out Balboa Park if you haven't! A whole slew of museums, insta-worthy sites, and gardens awaits! 😎

Another cool activity that Extension offers is Beach Bonfire! 🏝️⭐🔥
Fun fact: S'mores is actually just an abbreviation of 'some more'. Because they're so good, you always want some more. S'mores and stars with a warm fire at the beach? Yes please 😉
Also thanks Yuki Miyamoto for the awesome pictures!

If you can't find the sun in the gloom, try looking underwater to see what you can find 😉

Let's go Padres 👏 Let's go! You can really feel the San Diego spirit at a Padres baseball game. If you want to participate in fun nights like these, check out more information at the front desk!

Weekend report! Our students took some time off for some volleyball, swimming, and good food at the Mission bay Aquatic Center. What better way to take advantage of the sun? 😎🏐☀️

Who said you couldn't get a good picture on a cloudy day?☁️

Fun fact: the setting sun lines up perfectly with the "river of life" in the Salk Institute courtyard on only 2 days of the year (spring and fall equinox)

Did you know that every Tuesday UCSD holds their own Farmers Market? It's located at the Town Square in front of Price Center every 10am-2pm, and offers an amazing variety of produce, specialty vendors, and local businesses. It's a great way to get a taste of San Diego's diverse community, as well as the hustle and bustle of UCSD student life! Rain or shine, the food and people at the Farmers Market will be sure to make your day ✌

Monday getting you a little blue? One of the perks of studying abroad at UCSD is that there is always some event that students are holding for free. UCSD is hosting a jazz show with student performers that's free for the public! If you want a little musical pick me up today on campus, check out the event page here:
https://bit.ly/2WgocV0

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The last team member we're featuring for this welcome week of the new session is Ellen Mann! Ellen is the 8 week and short term program producer. She supports and assists the very instructors and coordinators that students will be spending time with here at Extension. She's got the fun and spirit that welcomes any and all of our students. In fact, her favorite activity in San Diego is trying cool and new international foods outdoors, so if you have any tasty treats make sure to bring them by building A where you can find her!

Introducing Nicole Bennett-Iaccio! Another core member that is fully equipped to make sure students have the best experience here at UCSD Extension. Nicole is our academic adviser, and she can answer questions about college counseling, as well as anything about students' programs and classes. Not to mention she is a great person that always welcomes the students that come her way. So make sure to come by and say hi!

The future of education…is you! Would you be interested in learning about opportunities to help you prepare for a career in education? If so, join us for more information – and free pizza! We will be holding a session on Monday, April 29th from 3:30–5:00 p.m. at 340 Pepper Canyon Hall. If you are interested in attending, click here to reserve your spot. We hope to see you there!

One of my favorite aspects of the Business Essentials program is that all my teachers have real life experiences on the subject that they teach. I think that makes the learning a lot more interesting and fun. My second favorite aspect of studying is that I have classmates from all over the world. I have learned so much more than just the topics covered in my courses. I have learned about new cultures and different ways of thinking, which to me was incredibly interesting. I’ve gained new friends from all over the world--for example: Brazil, Japan, and India.

After completing my certificate, my plan is to apply for OPT. I would like to apply everything I’ve learned from this year at UC San Diego Extension International Programs. I would also like to learn more about how the practical things work in an American business or organization. After OPT, I’ll go back to Sweden and my plan is to choose my major, which I think will be Human Resources. When I’m done with my studies here and in Sweden, I’ll start looking for jobs in . With this certificate and with all the knowledge I’ve gained I believe I’ll have a competitive advantage when applying for jobs back in Sweden. I believe I’ll become a valued asset to a company because of this experience.
Sara Kuhalampi
Sweden
Business Essentials

Mark is an instructor in our Project Management program and leads our Agile Power Practices course. He brings a fresh and thoughtful approach to teaching.

https://go.ucsd.edu/2WPdjVM

Instructor Spotlight: Mark Rushton on becoming agile Mark Rushton has been involved in the software development industry for more than two decades and knows all about effectively leading a team.

Thank you all for coming to the student mixer last Friday!

A great article from US News and World Report on the impact of virtual reality on business education. Here UC San Diego Extension, we are also using cutting edge VR to teach dynamic courses in Business Communication and Agile Project Management this spring using the VirBELA platform.

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/top-business-schools/articles/2019-03-28/how-virtual-reality-enhances-the-business-school-experience

How VR Enhances the Business School Experience Simulated 3D environments and tech tools are preparing MBA students for the future.

We are happy to present you our interview with Yi Zu from China who attends the University and Professional Studies program (UPS) at UC San Diego Extension International Programs. 😊

UCSD: "What has been your most enjoyable experience here, at UC San Diego?"-
Yi: "My most enjoyable experience at UC San Diego was meeting international students from all over the world and exchanging ideas and cultural experiences with them. Another enjoyable experience that I had was meeting intelligent and passionate faculty in the computer science department."

UCSD: "What are your goals, and how has UC San Diego helped you pursue them?" -
Yi: "My goal is to become a web developer and UC San Diego helped me establish the foundations in terms of learning fundamentals of computer science, connect me with job opportunities and professionals in the field."

UCSD: "What are your plans after UC San Diego?" -
Yi: "I am preparing to apply for the ALIGN computer science graduate school program at Northeastern University, designed for students who do not have a bachelor in a STEM field. I am also seeking web development internship opportunities in San Diego. I would love spend to a summer in America’s Finest City."

UCSD: "Do you have any other special comments?" -
Yi: "I highly recommend taking the computer sciences classes at UC San Diego because of the rigorous content, bright students and well-prepared faculty."🙌

Northeastern School District

International Business Certificate Programs graduation including Business Essentials, Business Management, Project Management, Leadership, Digital Marketing and Business Analytics

Any weekend plans yet? 😎🙌🏼
Explore San Diego and its different areas! Maybe go dancing downtown or have a beer in PB? 💃🏼🍻Have fun!
beach

The Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce here in San Diego is holding their annual Business Mixer on March 28th at Downtown Works with great speakers from
QUIDEL & ILLUMINA. Don't miss out on this very special networking opportunity. Click to learn more.

http://www.sacc-sandiego.org/business-mixer-2019.html

Business Mixer 2019 ​ On Obtober 18th, 2018, the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce and the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce, hosted the Business Mixer at Downtown works. Thanks to everyone who participated for...

Our Price Center at night ⭐
It offers a lot of different things, like a big variety of food -Indian, Panda Express, Burger King, Subway, Starbucks, and a lot more..., but you can also find a hairdresser, a bank, a supermarket, and guess what... we even have our own cinema at the Price Center, isn't that cool?! 🍟🏦🍔💇🍪🎦

Are you considering a career in Project Management? Join us April 5th for a free lunch and learn event and discover the relationship between project managers and those engaged in business analysis functions. Gain an understanding of these growing fields, career trends, and how both skill sets contribute to the success of a project. Please RSVP at http://evite.me/WCtH755xcT

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3/7 - Thursday
ExecuNet: "How to Ace the Executive Job Interview Every Time!"
Speaker: Mark James, CPC, President, Hire Consulting Services
Time: 8:00 am -11:00 am
Location: Tamarack Beach Resort, 3200 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad
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3/7 - Thursday
San Diego Employers Association: "Top 10 Wage and Hour Mistakes"
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: SDEA, 8799 Balboa Ave. Suite 160, San Diego
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San Diego Employers Association - SDEAHR | San Diego Employers Association is a leading Human Resources organization that provides HR support to large and small businesses in San Diego, California

3/5 - Tuesday
San Diego Employers Association: "Performance Appraisals: Managing the Process"
Time: 9:00 am -12;00 pm
Location: SDEA, 8799 Balboa Ave. Suite 160, San Diego
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San Diego Employers Association - SDEAHR | San Diego Employers Association is a leading Human Resources organization that provides HR support to large and small businesses in San Diego, California

3/5 - Tuesday
BIOCOM: "Communicate with Purpose"
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Biocom - McGraw Conference Room, 10996 Torreyana Road Suite 200, San Diego
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Biocom Life Science Association of California | Accelerating Innovation Biocom is the largest advocate for California’s life science sector, serving members across industries in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotech & more.