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Since 1975, International Gateways has provided an intensive academic curriculum alongside
a nurturing and supportive environment enriched with field trips and activities to
experience American culture firsthand. You will learn from experienced teachers and
classmates hailing from diverse backgrounds across the globe.
Through Semester at SJSU (SAS) program at IGateways, you will have the opportunity
to immerse yourself in American culture and city life at San José State University.
This program allows you to participate in SJSU classes while keeping your I-20 status
intact. It also offers disqualified SJSU students a chance to enhance their grades
and retain student status, all while receiving support to achieve their academic and
career goals.
San José offers a mild climate with over 300 days of sunshine annually. The world
famous cities of San Francisco and Berkeley, along with the stunning beaches of Santa
Cruz and Carmel, are all within an hour of the SJSU campus.
Discover more about International Gateways’ programs and services at San José State
University and join us for an enriching academic and cultural experience.
Our Team
Kim Green | Associate Director / Instructor
Kim has worked at International Gateways for more than 24 years. She oversees faculty
and student affairs and also teaches higher level courses at International Gateways.
She has a Master's degree in TESOL from Seattle University and a Bachelor’s Degree
in History from the University of California, San Diego. In her spare time, Kim likes
to cook, eat, and travel to learn about new cultures.
Ben is the Academic Coordinator for International Gateways and has been teaching here
since 2005. He has a B.A. in History from the University of Washington and an M.A.
in TESL from Northern Arizona University. He enjoys listening to music, singing karaoke,
riding his bike, and watching movies.
Marwa Abbas is the Semester at SJSU Manager at International Gateways. She recruits
students overseas and helps with SAS Admission, course registration and selection.
She has been working at International Gateways for 11 years and SJSU for 14 years.
She received her M.A. in TESOL from San Jose State University. She has traveled to
more than 10 different countries. She enjoys skiing with her family, and loves baking
with her daughter, Jannah. She used to be on the National Team of Swimming in Egypt.
Rick has over 20 years of experience teaching languages at various levels to diverse
audiences, and he has been with International Gateways since 2011. Previously he had
10 years' experience in high tech marketing at Silicon Valley companies. Rick has
also trained both non-native and native English-speaking Silicon Valley personnel
in professional business communication skills. He has an MPA from the Middlebury
Institute of International Studies at Monterey and B.Sc. degrees in French and linguistics
from Georgetown University. In his spare time, Rick enjoys studying languages, international
film, reading, cycling, and a really good cup of coffee.
Julie Yang advises International Gateways students about the undergraduate and graduate
programs available at SJSU and assists them during their application processes. She
has been working at International Gateways for almost 20 years. She has a BA in Education
from China and a Ph.D. in International and Comparative Education from University
of London in Britain. In her free time, she likes to travel internationally and watch
K dramas.
Yi joined the International Gateways Admissions team in February 2022. After graduating
from Santa Clara University, she served in Jesuit Volunteer Corps and AmeriCorps,
assisting first-generation students in Newark, NJ throughout their college application
process. In her free time, Yi enjoys rock climbing, reading, hiking, and looking after
her growing houseplant collection.