Our friendly and knowledgeable International Program staff look forward to any comments or questions you may have.  Please feel free to contact them.

International Coordinator and
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Student Success –

Sandie St. Onge –  "Welcome!  I am so glad that you are interested in attending Lower Columbia College (LCC)!  As the International Program Coordinator, I receive and respond to your initial questions about the International Program at LCC.  I will gladly send you an application packet if you are not able to download and print the required application documents which are posted on this website.  When you have mailed me the required application materials and met our admissions requirements, I will issue you an I-20 so you may go to your Consulate to be interviewed for an F-1 Student Visa.  I also verify and report your status to the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) while you are studying at LCC.   I look forward to answering your application questions and meeting you as soon as you arrive at LCC."

Academic Advisor for College level International Students
and Multicultural Club Advisor –

Bunpa Lim –  "Welcome!  I look forward to working with you at LCC!  I will be your academic advisor if your English placement is at college level.  I will work with you to help you decide on your college program of study and I will help you to plan your quarterly class schedules.  I am also the Multicultural Club advisor at LCC and I gladly welcome you to our club so you may meet our members.  Please feel free to see me anytime if you have questions regarding your program of study or class schedules."

Academic Advisor for pre-College level International Students
and English as a Non-native Language Instructor -

Eileen Bergeson - "Welcome!  I will be your instructor for International Student Orientation (HDEV 099), a mandatory class for new international students which will help you learn about American culture in academia, family life, and our community and will prepare you for life in America. I also have over 20 years of experience teaching developmental English for both native-speaking and second-language students.  I will be your academic advisor if your English placement is below college level and you may use me as a resource if you have questions about English.  I look forward to meeting you."