At CIBU we have students from all over the world, our most valued characteristic is our students and the elements which make them so diverse adding to the total environment of our institution. To view other CIBU student profiles visit the student profiles section of our website.

[Photo of CIBU students at Susi's Farm, photo by John Cheng]

Where are you from?

I am from Seoul, Korea. Eight years ago I move to the Eastbay, near San Francisco, but I’ve been living in San Diego for a year and a half.

What do you like most about San Diego?

I love the beaches and all the different kind of activities there are to do. San Diego has many beaches, but there are mountains also so I can enjoy various activities with diverse people.

What are your hobbies?

I love sports like swimming, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, kayaking, beach volleyball, biking, hiking, etc, and social networking with people who are from all around the world.

What degree are you working on and what is your major?

I’m currently an MBA student at CIBU. Actually, I majored in Early Childhood Education at San Francisco State University, but I switched to Business because I wanted to be able to understand business all around the world , in case of becoming a business owner someday.

How did you hear about CIBU?

I was attending a different school for TEFL certificate, and one of my classmates told me about MBA programs in San Diego area because I was looking for a higher level program with various benefits for my future. So I goolged to find a small and great customized program. Then, I saw CIBU and its program. CIBU is small, but has a high quality customized program for each individual, affordable tuition and great location. It was perfect for me.

What do you want to do when you are done with school?

I am currently doing my internship at CIBU, and then I will continue to work at CIBU after finishing my degree. I will be done by the end of 2012.

What do you miss most about home?

I think that everyone will have the same answer as me – family!! I especially miss my two little baby nieces. I also miss my friends.

What do you like most about CIBU?

CIBU offers a quality customized program for individuals, and great instructors. All the instructors are really professionals, and have lots of hands on experiences, which helps students to learn and improve accurately and effectively their business skills.

What’s your favorite food, musician, and actor?

My favorite food: Korean BBQ and all kind of seafood like fish taco, lobster, shrimp alfredo pasta, and so on.

Musicians: Psy, JLo, LMFAO, Rihanna, Maroon5, Flo Rida, 2tac, 50cents, Nicki Minaj, Usher, Pink and Phillip Phillips

Actors: Robert Downey, Jr., Angelina Jolie, Jason Statham, Daniel Craig, Hugh Jackman, Eva Mendes and Scalett Johansson

At CIBU we have students from all over the world, our most valued characteristic is our students and the elements which make them so diverse adding to the total environment of our institution.

Shayla is one of CIBU’s students from the Netherlands. Read on to discover what she plans to do now that she is done with school at CIBU…  and what she likes most about San Diego. If you would like to see other studcent profiles please visit the Student Profiles section by clicking the link.

What is the top degree you have earned?     I currently have a Bachelor of Science degree.

Why did you choose CIBU? What is your favorite subject at CIBU? When will you graduate?   

I chose CIBU because I saw an awesome opportunity to study in America. My favorite subject was Law from Judge Sturgeon. I will graduate in 2013 a double bachelor degree from CIBU and Fontys University of Applied Science.

Where do you like to go in Southern California? What are your hobbies?   

Laguna Beach, Coronado Island, and Corona. My hobbies where walking around the city and going to the beach.

Where are you from? What made you choose CIBU?  What career path do you want to take?  

I am from Eindhoven, The Netherlands. I chose CIBU for the opportunity to study in America and earn a double degree. I plan to take over my parents company, Van der Ent Machines.

What is the best thing about attending classes at CIBU?    

The teachers brought their work experience into the lessons. They would read the material and then teach from their experience.

What do you want CIBU to know? How can we help you now?    

The school gives students a pleasant experience. Also the teachers are very kind and helpful.

CIBU has been providing top notch education for sometime now and we’ve decided to start spotlighting one alumni per month showing where they are now and how CIBU helped them get there.

Want to see other student profiles? Visit the Student Profiles section.

Name: Stéphane Kisaka

What year did you graduate from CIBU, and what degree or certificate did you earn? 

I graduated last year in 2012 from the Bachelor Degree program in International Management at CIBU.

What country are you from, and where are you now?

I am from France, and right now, I am pursuing an MBA in international management in Lille, France and I will finish it between Paris and New York next year.
The goal is to get a double degree from my French university ISEG Business School in partnership with the St’Johns University of Manhattan, New York.

Tell us about your professional life.   Are you working? Interning? Starting your own business? Furthering your education? Traveling?   We’re eager to hear the details!  Share a link if you’d like.

Concerning my professional life, after receiving my Bachelor Degree at CIBU, I did an internship as a stock broker at BNY Mellon, (Bank Of New York Mellon) a bank specialized in asset management where I had to process transactions in a high pressure and deadline driven environment. I really thank CIBU to having brought me the different tools such as (Corporate Finance or Business Communications to have been able to find this internship)

Tell us about your personal life.   How did your experience abroad help you grow as a person?

About my personal life, I think that my experience abroad helped me a lot to grow as a person, it brought me all the keys to become a real entrepreneur as I plan to create my own company in the future specialized in communication. Moreover, this experience in San Diego also helped me with my relationships with foreigners as I was living with other international students mainly from Brazil, Saoudi Arabia, and the USA with who I am still in contact and speaking to almost every day.

It showed me that I would like to work abroad in an international environment with people from all over the world and also try to share my experience with them. This experience was even better than my previous years studing in France.

How do you think your studies at CIBU have helped you achieve your overall goals?

I think that my studies at CIBU helped me to achieve my overall goals, it helped me to realize a part of my dream which was first to study in the USA, and brought me all the elements to be able to make  my dreams come to true, aligning with my future projects such as being a global leader via an international degree and international global skills. That’s also why I love sharing my experiences with other students today.

Since my experience in San Diego, I am definitely sure that I will work abroad; it’s also the reason why I plan to go back to San Diego this summer. My studies at CIBU also have shown me the importance of learning languages when you are travelling or working abroad, indeed, I recognized that it’s also the key to improve your relationship with people.

CIBU brought me all the key elements for success and I recommend this experience to each student who would like to work abroad like me.

Any insight, wisdom, or recommendations you’d like to share  for future students?

I suggest to the future students that they believe in their dreams and try to do everything to make them true, this experience at CIBU in San Diego will bring you all the elements to shape your different projects.

 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
WELCOME TO THE CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS UNIVERSITY
(A California non-profit corporation)

While our vision is global, our focus is local.  Our students are NUMBER ONE. One of the many reasons I am proud to be part of the CIBU community is because of its long-standing commitment to diversity and especially cultural diversity.  I strongly believe that we can learn some of life’s most important lessons from each other.  The more varied the perspectives represented, the richer our education.  Our difference, whether they be the academic questions that engage us, age, economic background, gender, race, culture, to just name a few, bring an enthusiasm to our university community and help create the intellectual vitality that makes CIBU a great place to study.  We allow you to discover your potential and develop your inspiration to be an effective business leader.

CIBU’s academic and certificate programs will challenge you.  But, its rewards will lead you to a successful transition into the business world or graduate studies. Earning a degree is a substantial investment in both time and money, but it is one of the best investments you can make in yourself and your future.

We provide small, interactive classes with highly qualified, cutting edge professors with real-world experience.  Their dedication to the mission of the university and their focus on the needs of students provide that special ingredient which is distinctive of CIBU.  You will be able to secure the knowledge, skills and confidence to attain the goals you deserve.

Since our founding, we have aspired to provide an outstanding education to a diverse student population.  Over these years we have had students from over eighty different countries receive their diploma from CIBU.  In the first years of the university, I had the occasion to teach a law class to 16 students.  The real significance though, is that they were from fifteen different countries.  We are truly an international business university.

I am honored to belong to an academic community that historically has embraced diversity and is as committed today to this ideal as it was during its infancy.  I invite you to consider your studies at CIBU and participate in our ongoing efforts to promote an appreciation of and openness to the viewpoints and contributions of others. I welcome you to become a partner in this legacy of success and achievement.

Please visit our website at:  www.cibu.edu

We look forward to accompanying you on your educational journey.

PHILLIP R. BABB
Attorney at Law
President

By: Mike Cummings

CIBU has been providing top notch education for sometime now, so we’re spotlighting one alumni per month showing where they are now and how CIBU helped them get there.

Want to see other student profiles? Visit the Student Profiles section.

Originally from Tahiti, Stephanie Burcegol graduated from CIBU’s Masters of Business program in 2009.  Wanting to stay in the US, she moved to Provo, Utah soon after graduation and began working in a company of over 4,000 employees.  Due to company restructuring, Stephanie began the search for new opportunities.  She wanted to remain in the States, but didn’t have an outlet to do so.  After researching the situation, Stephanie was afforded an opportunity to open a café in the Little Italy neighborhood of San Diego in 2011.

Breakfast at Stephanie’s (www.breakfastatstephanies.net), located at 1501 India Street, was no cakewalk to open.  She was, however, fortunate to have the previous owner advise and counsel her about the various permits needed because, in her words, she “had no idea how to run a restaurant.”  Stephanie also had difficulties elsewhere with health code authorizations and the overwhelming responsibility of hiring employees.  Considering the excess of permits and approvals one must obtain to establish a restaurant, Stephanie’s belief that “the first year is hell” seems to be trustworthy. In summary of this difficult time, Stephanie contends “when you are a woman, young, and a foreigner, no one takes you seriously.”  After battling through this stereotype, Stephanie now finds herself in January of 2013 as having a successful business.

Stephanie applied the education she obtained through CIBU’s master of business program to her café.  While attending CIBU, Stephanie learned about different ways to market her business.  To date, Stephanie has implemented a company website, hires people to pass out coupons, and also advertises on dealcurrent.com.

Though it sounds easy, for her café to be successful, Stephanie believes that “just by being open [in accordance with the café’s hours] and knowing your customers” are important keys.   As well, flexibility is a personal quality that Stephanie possesses to increase success.  Here, Stephanie maintains that flexibility is important because “as the owner you have to be able to change your plans; often and quickly.”  When asked of her expectations for the future of her café, Stephanie would like to open another location eventually.    Lastly, when I asked Stephanie what advice she could share with future entrepreneurs, she offered some advice that putting in 110%, continued flexibility, and never giving up are most important for future entrepreneurs.

Administration  & Acculturation 101

New to the U.S.?  Come learn some of the basics, such as:

• How to properly write an address  and phone number in the U.S.?
• How do I open a bank account?
• How to write a check?
• What do I need to know about renting, contracts, etc.?
• Where can I get a mobile phone?
• How do I address someone older than me?
• How much do I tip?
• What about courteous driving?
• How should I dress in Southern California?

…..and more!   Bring your questions and experiences!

APA   Guidelines

Attending an accredited university in the United States means writing   academic papers, preparing team projects, and PowerPoint presentations.  American universities and colleges, including CIBU, REQUIRE that students write their papers and projects using American Psychological Association, APA Style, 6^th Edition.

Come this useful, practical academic skills workshop to learn and apply required APA Style:

• What is APA Style?
• Why and when is APA Style required?
• APA Style, 6^th Edition –  Formatting  basics
• SAMPLE APA Style paper REVIEW
• AAMPLE APA Style PP Presentation REVIEW
• References page basics — Citing your sources accurately and properly (and stay out of trouble!)
• SAMPLES of APA -formatted academic paper and PP presentation will be provided

Everything I need to know about OPT

Understand the timeline and fees involved

• Understand your legal obligations
• Find out how to go about applying

Career Preparation- Part I

This workshop is part of our 3-part Career Services Series of presentations designed to help you start your job search with knowledge of the basics. Part 1 will walk you through the resume-writing process.   Come prepared with:

• Your current resume
• Your questions and concerns
• Your ideas and interests

Your homework will be to begin updating your resume for the American job-market, and writing a first draft of your cover letter.

Excel Basics

Make sure you’re aware of how to use this basic business tool!  Come and learn:

• Worksheets
• Simple Formulas
• Manipulating cells
• Adding comments
• And more!

Career Preparation- Part 2

Part 2 will allow us to review your new resume and cover letter.  We will also begin to discuss:

• The networking process
• How to go about applying, sending your resume, and following up

Career Preparation- Part 3

This workshop will help you to research and prepare for the daunting process of interviewing.  We’ll talk through the issues and role-play some difficult questions to help you be prepared and confident!

Sign-up through our website at:  http://cibu.edu/academic-programs/cibu-workshops/

On Thursday, August 1, students in CIBU’s Global Broadcast, Print, and Social Media Marketing class were treated to an extremely timely and thought-provoking speech by guest speaker and UK expert on Privacy, Lesley Tadgell-Foster. Ms.Tadgell-Foster is Managing Director at Shelfline Promotional Consultancy LTD and is also a Lead Professor at both Regents College London and Bournemouth University.

Ms.Tadgell-Foster shared with us some of the largest data breaches in the past few years. In one of the largest data losses in UK history, HM Revenue & Customs lost 2 CD’s containing child benefit records for 25 million people, including the bank records for 7.25 million families. In 2011, Sony lost 100 million names which cost them millions, not to mention their reputation. She shared T-Mobile’s call center employee data theft, in which employees sold millions of customer records to data brokers. All of these stories have led wary consumers to ask the all important question: Can I trust you with my data?

With newspaper headlines such as “Every click you make, every call you take, they’ll be watching you” and the founder of Facebook proclaiming that Privacy is dead, Ms.Tadgell-Foster agrees that privacy is dead and that people’s confidence in data has tanked. She also believes that we may see some consumer backlash in response to big data. Her engaging speech left us thinking about our daily online/mobile data activities and interactions and their impact on our privacy.

CIBU offers assistance to Veterans with applying for education benefits. The following educational benefits are available to veterans and dependents at CIBU:

California International Business University (CIBU) is pleased to offer a Business Fundamentals & Skills certificate starting November 1^st, 2013. This challenging program provides an excellent opportunity for students who wish to sharpen their business acumen and skills in the American entrepreneurial style. It is also an excellent pre-MBA preparation course and suitable for students and potential
entrepreneurs to learn the basic concepts, skills and language across
several areas in the field of business studies.

Please contact brian.hawkins@cibu.edu for more information about:

• FocusEnglish (ESL program for business English)
• Business Fundamentals and Skills (4, 6, 8, 10 and 15 weeks – Pre-MBA and/or lower level English speakers
• FocusEnglish/BFS (combined certificate that can be adapted to suit various program needs)

California International Business University is committed to academic excellence in our classrooms; relevant programs in our curriculum; and caring, personal attention to our students from the enthusiastic, personal involvement of our trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, and alumni in creating a sense of community.

One of our great strengths is providing students with the academic tools, practical skills, and “real world” opportunities necessary to advance as leaders in their professions and their communities. We encourage active participation in an education that embraces critical thinking, provides career preparation, instills values, and inspires lifelong learning. We realize that each student is unique and, as a community, we strive to maximize that unique potential.

At CIBU, we pride ourselves in affording our students every opportunity to apply their knowledge and sk ills in an environment that promotes the American Entrepreneurial Spirit both locally and globally.

We look forward to having you join the California International Business University family.

At CIBU we have students from all over the world, our most valued characteristics is our students and the elements which make them so diverse adding to the total environment of our institution.

Houtan is among our most campus wide involved students. He is head of the school events planning committee and lead social media producer for CIBU’s efforts on facebook, twitter and pinterest. He is from eastern France and has dreams to open a communications agency back in France after finishing school at CIBU.

Read on to learn more about Houtan, how he found CIBU and the elements of San Diego he has come to be so fond of.

To read about more students and life at CIBU visit the Student Life Blog

Where are you from?

I’m from Strasbourg, in eastern France, but I was born and raised in Iran

What do you like most about San Diego?

I love everything about San Diego. Everyone loves this city. I mean it’s a great place to live and study. You have the sun, beaches, friendly people and lots of activities to do. There’s always something to discover here and you don’t have the time to be bored!

What are your hobbies?

Since arriving to San Diego my hobbies have become going to the beach, walking around town and going shopping in the huge malls here. With weather like this we have the opportunity to go out almost every day and play Basketball and traveling around California is really fun.

What degree are you working on and what is your major?

Like everybody from France at CIBU, I’m pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Management. My final goal is to get my MBA with ISEG and St John’s University of New York.

How did you hear about CIBU?

When I was looking for a Business School in France, I read the ISEG brochure and found out during the third year we would have the opportunity to study abroad and one of the choices was CIBU. It was actually one of my biggest motivations to get into ISEG because I really wanted to come and study in San Diego!

What do you want to do when you are done with school?

I am currently working on a personal project. When I return to France I want to open up a Communication Agency. I’ve always been interested in communication and advertising and I would love to do that for a living.

What do you miss most about home?

My family and my close friends. It’s good to live here, but since the experience is nine months long, you miss people who you care about! Honestly, I don’t really miss France.

What do you like most about CIBU?

It’s good to work so close with instructors at CIBU. Americans have a completely different way of teaching. It’s more based on situations and not only theory. We have the opportunity to work by on our won and discover interesting subjects through case studies. It is also important to me that our classes are composed of fewer students. Our goal is to learn English and about American culture, it’s the best way experience it.

What’s your favorite food, musician, and actor?

My favorite food is the food from my home country. Out of every kind of cuisines, no one cooks better than my mom.

Musicians: Lil Jon, LMFAO, Skrillex, Ice Cube…

Actors: Tom Hanks and Will Smith are my most favorite actors.

University Outreach

College of Life Long Learning supports a collective of public programs designed to improve the region’s economy through entrepreneurial development, research, and information exchange. For example, organizations like Sejong Institute of Language and Culture promote healthy commerce and community by inviting diverse groups to share their visions. By inspiring ideas, encouraging action and providing resources, College of Life Long Learning’s public programs have enhanced San Diego’s economic opportunities.

Valuable public programs promoting commerce in our community.

Yoon Jeong Amelia Kim comes from a well-educated family in Seoul, South Korea (Republic of Korea).  Seoul is the capital of South Korea and is known for its combination of history and modern culture.

After seeing a posting on her university website for “Business Communications” at California International Business University in San Diego California, Yoon Jeong decided to strengthen her “Global Eyes.”

Right away, Yoon Jeong knew that she had made the right decision.  Once she started classes at CIBU she felt comfortable.  Yoon Jeong liked that the instructors she had were passionate and helped students with personalized instruction.  For example, she got helpful advice from her instructor when working on a resume development assignment.  Weeks later, she used the resume to find in internship at a successful employer in San Diego.

The Business Communication course also helped Yoon Jeong with her cultural transition, “If I would not have taken the course, I would not have been able to adapt well.”  More specifically, she credits CIBU with helping her interact with Americans.  Furthermore, Yoon Jeong is living with American roommates whom she gets along with well.

Although Yoon Jeong continues to work in event planning in San Diego she plans on leveraging her education into a once in a lifetime opportunity; her dream is to be an event manager in the 2018 Winter Olympics in  Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Yoon Jeong’s advice for students in the College of Life-Long Learning: “Mingle with the San Diego Community, meet people.”

“California International Business University is absolutely a stepping stone,” she said, “providing a solid set of tools to use in the future.”

CIBU graduate students studying Organizational Development and Culture visited the U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Station in San Diego learned about their mission and day-to-day operations May 24, 2012.

Professor Forsythe and her students got an up close look at Coast Guard helicopters and patrol boats.

To view more pictures from CIBU’s field trip to the U.S. Coast Guard visit our facebook page

At CIBU we have students from all over the world, our most valued characteristics is our students and the elements which make them so diverse adding to the total environment of our institution.

Demian is one of CIBU’s students from Germany. Read to discover what he plans to do when he is done with school at CIBU and what he likes most about San Diego. If you would like to see other student profiles please visit the Student Profiles section by clicking the link.

Where are you from?

I was born in Venezuela, but for 10 years I lived in Heidelberg which is in beautiful south Germany.

What do you like most about San Diego?

Definitely the weather, my new close friendships, the serenity and positivity of the people around here, and of course the American food.

What are your hobbies?

One of my hobbies is enjoying the beach and the sun! Since me and my friends live very close to the beach, we try almost every day to improve our volleyball skills at South Mission Beach.

What degree are you working on and what is your major?

I just finished my MBA at CIBU this summer. Before coming to San Diego, I studied International Business Management (BA) in Heidelberg in Spanish and English.

How did you hear about CIBU?

I was looking for a university offering an MBA program abroad. I initially asked my former university if there were any partner universities abroad. They gave me a list including CIBU in San Diego. After I found out that many of my former class mates also studied at CIBU and how great “Sun Diego” is, I definitely made my decision!

What do you want to do when you are done with school?

I already signed an employment contract for an M&A consultancy in Germany before I came to CIBU. As soon as I’m back, I’ll need to plan my move and find the right apartment.

What do you miss most about home?

Well, besides my family and friends, I really miss the German food, the Autobahn and European soccer, or as we call it football.

What do you like most about CIBU?

I really enjoyed the experience of working closely with the instructors at CIBU. I was able to independently apply the theories from case studies we reviewed and practice giving presentations. I really felt like the professors cared about students and took their time to give detailed feedback about the work we did.

What’s your favorite food, musician, and actor?

My favorite food I really love Mediterranean, Asian and typical German food, and after one year in San Diego I will definitely minimize my fast food consumption in the future.

Musicians: Justice, The Bloody Beetroots, Röyksopp, Steve Aoki, Jay Z, Drake, etc.

Actors: Robert Downey Jr., John Travolta, Christian Bale.

At CIBU we have students from all over the world, our most valued characteristic is our students and the elements which make them so diverse adding to the total environment of our institution.

Orcun is one of CIBU’s students from Turkey. Read to discover what he plans to do when he is done with school at CIBU and what he likes most about San Diego. If you would like to see other studcent profiles please visit the Student Profiles section by clicking the link.

Where are you from?

I am from Istanbul, Turkey. I have been living in San Diego for 3 years already.

What do you like most about San Diego?

Well, I love everything about San Diego. It has a great variety of. things to do. Are you looking for fun ? There are lots of things to do! If looking for nature, there is plenty of it. Did you say cultural and social activities? You can find many.

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy the beach, playing volleyball, soccer, watching movies and reading.

What degree are you working on and what is your major?

I am currently enrolled in the MBA program at CIBU. I Also hold a bachelors degree inLabor Economics and Industrial Relations from Marmara University, Istanbul.

How did you hear about CIBU?

One of my business contacts from San Diego who knew about CIBU told me about the school and its growing reputation. Also my friends, who recently graduated, recommended the MBA program.

What do you want to do when you are done with school?

I am planning to get OPT and join the business life in the US. I Am also a Business Development and Marketing Professional, so will go on with improving my career in this area.

What do you miss most about home?

Of course my family and friends. Also, I miss the great atmosphere, view and smell of Istanbul Bosphorus (Istanbul Strait).

What do you like most about CIBU?

The instructors are great. They are not only concerned about giving academic information, but also great tips on how to use that information in business life. That is a great concept for students to improve their business skills.

What’s your favorite food, musician, and actor?

My favorite food: Turkish for sure! Also Asian and Italian cuisines are my other favorite.

Musicians: Slash, Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC, Zakk Wylde… Rock on!

Actors: Charlie Sheen, Robert Downey, Jr., Sylvester Stallone, Harrison Ford, Ray Stevenson…

At CIBU we have students from all over the world, our most valued characteristic is our students and the elements which make them so diverse adding to the total environment of our institution. To view other CIBU student profiles visit the student profiles section of our website. 

Vanessa is one of CIBU’s TESOL students from Nantou, Taiwan, her major is Applied English at National Chin-Yi University. One of Vanessa’s many accomplishments and skills is her success with her musical abilities. She started playing a few years ago when she started going to college and found people to play music with. Some of her main influences are Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne, and Beyonce. She has performed in public many times including a performance for CIBU students at this year’s summer welcome party and she also made it through three stages of Super Idol,  the Taiwanese version of American Idol. Vanessa wanted to see what the judges though of her vocal and guitar skills to see how far she had progressed with her skills.

Vanessa has been exploring San Diego and taking in all of its many offerings in the last month. She really enjoys being outside in the fresh air as she commented some of her favorite places in southern California so far are Coronado Island, Disney Land, and Balboa park. As far as new cuisine she has tried in San Diego Vanessa really enjoys Mexican, American, and Italian food. One thing Vanessa has done to become more familiar with American culture and improve her English is watching movies and TV shows trying to imitate the accents. Vanessa hopes to teach in other countries after she finishes up her TESOL certificate program. To read more about Vanessa and the things she likes about CIBU keep reading.

Here are a few songs performed by Vanessa at the CIBU Summer Welcome Party:

Some more questions Q & A from Vanessa:

Where are you from?
I’m from Nantou, Taiwan. I’ve stayed here for a month so far.

What do you like most about San Diego?
Beautiful nature is well presented here. I breathe in fresh air every single day. In addition, I’ve tasted a lot of food here, including Mexican, Italian, and American food. It’s really amazing that I can experience three cultures at the same time.

What are your hobbies?
I love playing music instruments (guitar, piano), singing, and write songs. I also enjoy reading novels.

What degree are you working on and what is your major?
I’m actually working on the TESOL Program. The most I need is experience from practicum which CIBU provides me a lot. My major in Taiwan, National Chin-Yi University, is Applied English.

How did you hear about CIBU?
The first I heard about CIBU was from the information that the Office of International Affairs of my college offered.
What do you want to do when you are done with school?
I’ll return to college in Taiwan and finish my senior year. And I might begin the preparation of applying a graduate school.

What do you miss most about home?
Although the life I spend here is pretty good and I fit quite well, I do miss my friends and family. Especially during summer vacation, all of my old friends are hanging out but I can’t.

What do you like most about CIBU?
CIBU is almost like a big family that people are getting along with one another. The professors not only teach us the knowledge from textbooks, but let us learn from practicum. On the other hand, we’re able to meet with international students and get a chance to exchange cultures and life experience.

What’s your favorite food, musician, and actor?

My favorite food: Dessert is my favorite. Besides, I love some of the Taiwanese dishes, but in fact, I enjoy exotic food a lot. Macaroni and Mexican food are ones of my favorite.

Musicians: I love all kinds of music. (ex. Avril Lavigne, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Black Eye Peas, Paramore…)

Actors: Kiera Kightly, Johnny Depp, Alex Pettyfer, Amanda Seyfried

Dear CIBU faculty, staff, and students,

On behalf of myself and CIBU Academic Dean, Dr. Tem Bugarin, I wish to offer my heartfelt congratulations on an excellent end to fall quarter 2013.

As the days grow shorter and cooler, and all Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, I would like to pause and thank each one of you for making this such a great quarter.

Thank you to our dedicated CIBU faculty for all of your diligent attention to the task of exceeding the academic standards of our nationally accredited university. Every effort to make CIBU an internationally recognized school of academic excellence is greatly appreciated by all.

Thank you to our CIBU staff and support teams for not only meeting the expectations of our faculty and students, but for all you do in exceeding those expectations. These are the standards that set CIBU above so many other schools within our category.

Thank you to current CIBU students, recent graduates, and alumni for exceeding all of the standards of excellence set by our accrediting body, Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

I am happy to share that we recently completed our student achievement report for our accrediting body and our students and proud that we have exceeded both the benchmark and compliance standards set by this esteemed body.
We are pleased to have our first group of Niels Brock students close to completing their Post-Secondary Business Vet Program and our Business Fundamentals and Skills students’ graduation is around the corner.

We all look forward to an even better winter quarter as CIBU welcomes new students from a variety of nations and cultures. Next year, 2014, promises to be a great year for us all.

Best wishes and Happy Thanksgiving,

Dr. Babb

At CIBU we have students from all over the world, our most valued characteristic is our students and the elements which make them so diverse adding to the total environment of our institution.

Shayla is one of CIBU’s students from the Netherlands. Read on to discover what she plans to do now that she is done with school at CIBU…  and what she likes most about San Diego. If you would like to see other studcent profiles please visit the Student Profiles section by clicking the link.

What is the top degree you have earned?     I currently have a Bachelor of Science degree.

Why did you choose CIBU? What is your favorite subject at CIBU? When will you graduate?   

I chose CIBU because I saw an awesome opportunity to study in America. My favorite subject was Law from Judge Sturgeon. I will graduate in 2013 a double bachelor degree from CIBU and Fontys University of Applied Science.

Where do you like to go in Southern California? What are your hobbies?   

Laguna Beach, Coronado Island, and Corona. My hobbies where walking around the city and going to the beach.

Where are you from? What made you choose CIBU?  What career path do you want to take?  

I am from Eindhoven, The Netherlands. I chose CIBU for the opportunity to study in America and earn a double degree. I plan to take over my parents company, Van der Ent Machines.

What is the best thing about attending classes at CIBU?    

The teachers brought their work experience into the lessons. They would read the material and then teach from their experience.

What do you want CIBU to know? How can we help you now?    

The school gives students a pleasant experience. Also the teachers are very kind and helpful.