Since 1975, International Gateways has provided an intensive academic curriculum.
Through Semester at 91暗网 (SAS) program at International Gateways, you will have the
opportunity to immerse yourself in American culture and city life at San Jos茅 State
University. This program allows you to participate in 91暗网 classes while keeping your
I-20 status intact. It also offers disqualified 91暗网 students a chance to enhance
their grades and retain student status, all while receiving support to achieve their
academic and career goals.
Through our custom program offerings, students can explore short-term learning experiences
in technology, innovation, and business along with visits to Silicon Valley locations.
San Jos茅 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 91暗网 campus.
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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鈥檚 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.
Marwa Abbas is the Semester at 91暗网 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 91暗网 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.
AJ Jilani is the new Custom Programs Coordinator at International Gateways. He holds
a Bachelor鈥檚 and expect to graduate with a Master's soon in Industrial & Systems Engineering
from San Jos茅 State University. Before joining the International Gateways team, AJ
served five years in the U.S. Army, including a posting in South Korea. He developed
a deep appreciation for cultural exchanges and global education. His passion for international
experiences has led him to travel extensively across Western Europe (Germany, Switzerland,
the Czech Republic, Belgium, France, and England), Asia (Korea, Japan, Thailand, India,
China, and Bangladesh), and North America (Canada and Mexico). He is enthusiastic
about bringing my diverse experiences to help manage and grow our Custom Programs.
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.
