About International Gateways, SJSU

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

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.

kim.green@sjsu.edu

Marwa Abbas | Semester at SJSU (SAS) Manager

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.

marwa.abbas@sjsu.edu

Rick Murno | Custom Programs Specialist

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, and cycling.

richard.murno@sjsu.edu

Yi Kang | Admissions Coordinator

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.

yi.kang@sjsu.edu
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