As a foreigner who moved to the Pacific Northwest from a tropical country, I was deeply impressed by how the seasons noticeably change, how each of them has its own identity. Where I come from,…
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Francisco Fonseca is an international student at Seattle Central College. He is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Francisco started his studies at Seattle Central College in the Spring of 2020. Currently pursuing an AS-T at the college, he is planning on transferring to earn a BS in Computer Engineering. Francisco works for the Seattle Collegian as a Web Manager, and as an International Ambassador for the International Programs of the colleges. He is also the President of the Programming Club, a student club where he and its members learn and improve their computer programming skills. Lastly, he is also a member of MESA, a STEM-based student organisation.
During the stagnant phases of the pandemic, the school suffered a brutal halt in extra-curricular activities for students. It adopted an almost completely online environment for classes and work. Many schools across the world experienced this…
International students forced to take in-person classes, per expiration of COVID-19 exceptions
Francisco FonsecaOn May 12, 2023, the International Programs (IP) emailed all international students at Seattle Colleges to inform them that the March 2020 Temporary Guidance related to COVID-19 for F-1 visa students will expire on Jun.…
So, Unity Fair 2023 just happened… and it went great! The committee for the Unity Fair event planning, which is the largest annual event at Seattle Central College (SCC), had two training and planning sessions…
I recently discovered a hidden little spot on our campus where you can get to know more about Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander culture, heritage, and traditions. Yes, you might have guessed right.…
The Black Student Union (BSU) is again active at Seattle Central College (SCC). To celebrate its revival, a fundraising party was held in collaboration with SCC’s Veterans Student Union (VSU). The BSU has been inactive…
My curiosity went even further when I started working as an international ambassador for the International Programs department at Seattle Central. I’ve talked to people from so many places, and we shared very different and very similar stories, no matter our homes’ distances and differences.
Back in Buenos Aires, Argentina, I used to walk everywhere. During 2019, rental electric scooters were booming in the city. Everyone was shocked to see something like that in our streets – like if it came from another world. I rode them all year-round everywhere around Buenos Aires.
Lunar New Year at Seattle Central College: Reuniting communities after a long separation
Francisco FonsecaFor the past two years, it has been rare to attend in-person social events due to COVID-19. But this year, as the pandemic seems to fade, Seattle Central College (SCC) students and staff can finally…
If you are an international student, you may know what feeling homesick is like, especially after being away from home for a considerable time. Foreigners living in a country with different customs and lifestyles to…