College of the Desert International Education

Three weeks flew by ✈️🇯🇵

From exploring the desert, to pushing themselves in English classes, and of course creating memories with their host families and local students, it was such a pleasure welcoming this spring’s cohort from Toyo University ❤️💛🌏

We loved having you at COD—come back soon! 👋

Get involved with COD’s International Education Program as a student leader for new international students arriving this month!

✨ As a student leader, you’ll:
✅ Help at orientations + social events
✅ Support field trips + activities
✅ Practice English with students
✅ Share your culture + learn new ones
✅ Make friends from around the world 🌎

This is your chance to lead, connect, and grow at COD! 💬🎓

🔗 Fill out the interest form: [link in bio]
📅 Info session: Wed, Aug 13 @ 12PM (Zoom: https://collegeofthedesert-edu.zoom.us/j/6868691015)
📧 Questions? Contact Cody McCabe at [email protected]

🌏✨Host an International Student, Change a Life ✨🌏

We’re looking for local families to host short-term international students from Toyo University (Japan), studying at College of the Desert from Aug 20 – Sept 10, 2025!

💛 What’s involved?
🏠 Provide a private room + study space
🚗 Provide daily transportation to/from campus
🥪 Provide daily meals

🎁 What you’ll receive:
🌟 Cultural exchange & lifelong memories
💸 Compensation to cover all hosting expenses

Ready to open your home and heart?
📞 Contact Cody McCabe: 760-776-7270
📧 Email: [email protected]

Calling all past & current COD students in Japan!

Our Hospitality, Business & Culinary Arts students are exploring Osaka, Kyoto & Tokyo for their study abroad adventure,  many for the first time! 🧳🍜🗼

If you’re a COD alum or current student living in Japan, we’d love to connect! Complete the form (link in bio) to be added to our LINE group where you’ll get the trip itinerary and can meet up with the group! 🎉💬

Let’s make memories together! 💙

❤️💛 We have some exciting news! ❤️💛
Staring next week we are having SPIRIT WEEK!
Join us in participating Monday - Saturday in preparation for the HOMECOMING GAME!!!

Best the heat with some Ice Cream! ☀️🍦

The International Club is hosting a fundraiser tomorrow (Thursday Sep.26) ALL DAY at Handel’s Ice Cream! Bring a friend and help support by making any purchase. Don’t forget to show them this flyer!

See you there! 🍦😁

☀️Summer Trivia ☀️

Can you guess in which country this breathtaking picture was taken?

Hint: The land of lakes and volcanoes 🌋

📸: staff

☀️Summer Trivia☀️

Our staff is also out exploring 🛫🌋🎉

Who can name the country where you can find these beautiful landmarks?

📸 💕