International Opportunities
Japanese Cultural Resource Center
The Japanese Cultural Resource Center (JCRC) is a cultural resource center that consists of a traditional tearoom and a Japanese garden (Nishiyama Japanese Garden) as well as kitchen, classroom and meeting rooms.
JCRC provides the foundation for achieving awareness and skills in culture, history, and communication to our campus and global community. The primary mission of JCRC is to promote peace and diversity education and to bridge the cultural gap between eastern and western cultures through educational and community programs.
JCRC hosts cultural exchange programs providing Japanese students with valuable experiences in our community; and American students the resources/opportunities to study in Japan. The Nishiyama Japanese garden is open to the community. Contact the JCRC at jcrc@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9380, or go to EverettCC.edu/JCRC.
Northwest Language Center and World Languages
The Northwest Language Center (NLC) is directed by language professionals who have excelled at creating and offering a wide variety of innovative programs for world language learning, promoting intercultural effectiveness, and global understanding. The NLC’s mission is to help Western Washington communicate with the world.
The NLC offers: international study-abroad and exchange programs, customized on-site Spanish language instruction to meet the needs of local businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions, general on-campus conversational workshops in many languages, travel workshops, translation services, interpretation referral services, and educational and entertaining cultural events. Contact the NLC at 425-388-9499, or go to EverettCC.edu/NLC.
Study Abroad
Enrichment, growth, and meaningful learning can be experienced in travel and study abroad. Opportunities for study in Japan, and Ecuador are available through EvCC. Visit the study abroad webpage at EverettCC.edu/StudyAbroad for more information.
International Student Programs
Everett Community College provides full support to international students through a dedicated office with experienced staff to assist them from entry to graduation and beyond for a successful educational experience.
Any student aged 18 or older who has successfully completed a secondary school program in another country or is interested in high school completion at EvCC is encouraged to apply for admission.
EvCC offers an Academic English Language program for international students, as well as specialized immigration support services, an extensive orientation program, international student engagement, support with on-campus housing and university transfer assistance. See International Student Admission in the International Education section for more information or visit EverettCC.edu/International.