Friday, February 18, 2011

San Diego's Best Events - Summer 2011

San Diego has so many event options for students at English schools in San Diego, and everyone else as well. Check our calendar frequently to see the new events that we recommend for you. These are the events that our teachers, students and friends have enjoyed in the past, and that we think international students in San Diego will love in the future.

If you want more real advice and recommendations about these events, contact Student Services Director Nick Sacco at Connect English in Mission Valley: info@ConnectEnglishSanDiego.com.

If you want to recommend other events (concerts, festivals, etc.) that you have heard about, please notify Connect English. You can submit event information through the Connect English website.

Summer 2011:
SEE SPRING 2011 EVENTS


The San Diego County Fair
Date/Time: June 10th through July 4th, 2011
Location: The Del Mar Fairgrounds
Price: $5-13
Why should I do this? Live music, tasty food, carnival games and rides, and fantastic weather make the San Diego County Fair one of the best family events of the summer in San Diego. You can arrive early in the day and stay late to see some great musical performances. You can visit the beaches of Del Mar while you're in the neighborhood, too!
Website: http://www.sdfair.com/

La Jolla Festival of the Arts
Date/Time: June 18th and 19th, 2011
Location: UCSD Warren Field, La Jolla
Price: $10
Why should I do this? Enjoy paintings, sculptures, jewelery, glass work and much more from local artists and artists from all around California. This event features live music as well, so this day is going to entertain all of your senses. Other good news: parking is completely free too.
Website: http://lajollaartfestival.org/

Ocean Beach Street Fair
Date/Time: Saturday, June 25th, 2011, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Location: Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach
Price: Completely FREE!
Why should I do this? Try tasty chili, see all of the funky people of Ocean Beach, listen to music and hang out at the beach, all in one day! The OB Street Fair is a great event for everyone from everywhere, especially international students. You won't see people like this in many other places. Only in Southern California. Vendors sell unique clothing, artwork, jewelery, food and more. Spend the whole day in the streets and beaches of one of San Diego's most laid-back communities and enjoy the sights and sounds.
Website: http://www.oceanbeachsandiego.com

San Diego Pirate Festival
Date/Time: June 25th and 26th, 2011, 10:00am until 6:00pm
Location: Aero Drive, San Diego
Price: $8 - $27
Why should I do this? Ahoy, friends! In the theme of Pirates of the Caribbean, come and enjoy this fun family festival that includes jesters, wenches, pirates, pirate food and plenty of other pirate entertainment. People of all ages arrrrrr welcome.
Website: http://www.goldcoastfestivals.com

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4th of July
Date/Time: July 4th, 2011
Location: San Diego, California
Price: Completely FREE!
Why should I do this? The best summer holiday in the USA, 4th of July celebrates America's independence and freedom. There are fireworks shows, barbecues, parties and much more. The beaches are an excellent place to hang out, but San Diego's parks are a lot of fun too.
Website: http://www.sandiego.org

Over The Line (OTL)
Date/Time: July 9th - 17th, 2011
Location: Fiesta Island, Mission Bay
Price: Completely FREE!
Why should I do this? The San Diego OTL event is the world championship of Over the Line events. Three-person teams come from all around the world to compete in this two-week event featuring players, crazy fans, sunshine, beer gardens and the beach.
Website: http://www.ombac.org

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Pride
Date/Time: July 15th - 17th
Location: Hillcrest & Balboa Park, San Diego
Price: Main festival - $20, other events - various prices
Why should I do this? The annual San Diego LGBT Pride Parade is the 5th largest in the United States attracting 150,000 cheering spectators and significant media participation. Celebrate alternative lifestyles at this high-energy, high-volume festival in one of San Diego's best city parks.
Website: http://www.sdpride.org

Festival of the Bells
Date/Time: July 15th through 17th, 2011
Location: Mission San Diego de Alcalá
Price: FREE!
Why should I do this? The Festival of the Bells is an opportunity to look deep into the history of the city of San Diego. The Mission San Diego de Alcalá is the oldest historic building in San Diego, built in 1769. It is actually older than the USA! This interesting site is very close to Connect English, so transportation is going to be easy. The festival will have mariachi music, activities for kids, and lots of food.
Website: http://www.festivalofbells.com/

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Comic-Con
Date/Time: July 20th - 24th, 2011
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Seaport Village
Price: $105 for a four-day pass
Why should I do this? This world-famous convention brings together an interesting mix of movie stars, TV show stars, video game characters and themes, directors, bloggers, fans, party animals and other "geeks" like those on The Big Bang Theory. Attendees dress in costumes of their favorite characters too. It is an opportunity for students to get extra insight on the most exciting movies and TV shows of the past, present and future. Make sure to get on the lists to go to all of the theme parties at the downtown clubs that weekend too.
Website: http://www.comic-con.org

Del Mar Horse Races
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 20th (Opening Day)
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Price: $5-$40
Why should I do this? The rich and famous are here, and so are the regular fun-loving citizens of San Diego. Bet on the horses to win money, or just enjoy the sun and music of beautiful Del Mar, in North County San Diego. On Fridays of racing season, some excellent bands play shows at the Del Mar Race Track too. The list of these bands will be announced in the spring. Come back to our blog to see the list once it is available.
Website: http://www.dmtc.com

U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition
Date/Time: July 22nd through 24th, 2011
Location: Imperial Beach, South San Diego
Price: FREE to watch!
Why should I do this? Sand castle builders use water, sticks and sand to create some giant and fantastic sculptures on the already interesting beaches of Imperial Beach. Drive south of Coronado to find this mellow and interesting festival in this almost hidden community of San Diego. You'll wish you'd been visiting IB for years once you see it on this day. Check out their website to get an idea of how awesome these sand castles are going to be.
Website: http://www.usopensandcastle.com/

America's Finest Beer Festival
Date/Time: July 22nd through 24th, 2011
Location: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego
Price: $45 includes unlimited beer tasting!
Why should I do this? More than 120 of the top brewers in San Diego and all of the world come to our city for this major beer festival. All kinds of tasty and unique beer will be available for you and your friends to enjoy. As with all of the best festivals in San Diego, live bands will play throughout the event. Blues Traveler, Pinback and Sunny Rude will play some awesome summer music as you sip some tasty beers in the sunshine.
Website: http://www.afbfest.com/

91X-Fest
Date/Time: July 16th, 2011
Location: Cricket Wireless Amphitheater
Price: TBD
Why should I do this? One of the numerous multi-act concerts in San Diego, this event has your favorite bands that you hear on the 91X radio station. This year's show includes Incubus and Bush, among other bands. It will be awesome. Take your friends with you to one of the most anticipated music events of the summer.
Website: http://www.91x.com

L.A. Rising
Date/Time: Saturday, July 30th, 2011
Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Price: TBD
Why should I do this? Rage Against the Machine, Ms. Lauren Hill, Muse and Rise Against play one incredible event in this iconic Southern California stadium. Any one of these bands alone would be worth seeing in concert, with years of tours and dozens of hit songs and albums between them. At the L.A. Rising show, you get to see all of the bands in one place. All ages are admitted to this show, and the music starts at 3:00pm. Tickets to this event go on sale on May 13th, so round up your friends and be ready to buy your tickets quickly.
Website: http://www.facebook.com/larising

Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow
Date/Time: August 2nd, 2011
Location: Cricket Amphitheater, San Diego
Price: $42+
Why should I do this? Kid Rock is famous for his fantastic live shows. His energetic music always moves the crowd. Picture, his fantastic duet with Sheryl Crow, brought his talent to a whole new audience. Luckily for San Diego fans, Sheryl Crow will play alongside Kid Rock at this concert. This is a special show indeed.
Website: http://www.kidrock.concertticketcenter.com

Vans Warped Tour
Date/Time: August 9th, 2011
Location: Cricket Amphitheater, San Diego
Price: $46.60 and up
Why should I do this? Unwritten Law, The Aggrolites, Simple Plan and more rock bands are playing a show of one of the biggest rock tours in the USA, here in San Diego. See so many bands for just one price. New bands are being added to the list all the time, so keep checking their website.
Website: http://www.vanswarpedtour.com

Sublime & 311
Date/Time: Friday, August 19th, 2011
Location: Cricket Amphitheater, San Diego
Price: $49+
Why should I do this? Two bands that make some of the best summer music in the USA are playing in San Diego at the same time. Sublime has reunited and is playing some new music and, of course, their old hits that have been popular in the United States and around the world for decades. Hear 311 hits like Amber and Love Song, and Sublime classics like What I Got and Santeria. Tickets are available in the seats of the Cricket Amphitheater and also on the lawn area.
Website: http://www.tickets.sandiego.com

San Diego Bayfair/Thunderboat Races
Date/Time: Mid-September 2011
Location: Mission Bay, San Diego
Price: $20-$45
Why should I do this? See some of the fastest boats in the world compete against each other from the beautiful beaches of Mission Bay. These races and the festival that surrounds it bring people from all over California to experience the sound the the fury of Thunderboats. Major event sponsors will also present exciting exhibitions in the fair/pit area of the race course.
Website: http://sandiegobayfair.org/

Brazilian Day
Date/Time: Mid-September, 2011
Location: Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach
Price: Completely FREE!
Why should I do this? Celebrate one of the most fantastic cultures in the world with some of the most fantastic people in the city of San Diego. This street party features Brazilian food, music, dance and more.
Website: http://www.braziliandaysandiego.com

Paddle for Clean Water
Date/Time: Early September, 2011
Location: Ocean Beach Pier
Price: TBD
Why should I do this? Get your surfboard and support San Diego's chapter of the Surfrider Foundation by paddling around Ocean Beach Pier. This event raises awareness for clean oceans and clean beaches. Have a great time, get some great waves, meet some great people, all for an excellent community organization.
Website: http://paddle4cleanwater.blogspot.com/

Miramar Air Show
Date/Time: September 30th - October 2nd, 2011
Location: Miramar Marine Corps Air Station, San Diego
Price: Completely FREE!
Why should I do this? Hundreds of thousands of people have enjoyed the three-day Miramar Airshow every year as the US military shows off some of its most amazing airplanes and most skilled pilots. You can get an up-close look at US Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps equipment, plus plenty of private aircraft. Pilots and planes from around the world also come to this event to show off their abilities for the world to see. You'll hear and see jet fighter planes roaring over San Diego all weekend. Best of all, the whole thing is totally free for you and all of your friends.
Website: http://www.miramarairshow.com

Pacific BeachFest
Date/Time: Early October, 2011
Location: The Pacific Beach Boardwalk
Price: Completely FREE!
Why should I do this? The best shops, restaurants, community groups and bands of Pacific Beach join forces to give San Diegans a day at the beach to remember. Great food, beautiful beaches and good people mean a guaranteed good time in the sun of one of San Diego's coolest neighborhoods.
Website: http://www.pacificbeach.org

SEE SPRING 2011 EVENTS

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

San Diego's Best Events - Spring 2011


San Diego has so many event options for students at English schools in San Diego, and everyone else as well. Check our calendar frequently to see the new events that we recommend for you. These are the events that our teachers, students and friends have enjoyed in the past, and that we think international students in San Diego will love in the future.

If you want more real advice and recommendations about these events, contact Student Services Director Nick Sacco at Connect English in Mission Valley: info@ConnectEnglishSanDiego.com.

If you want to recommend other events (concerts, festivals, etc.) that you have heard about, please notify Connect English. You can submit event information through the Connect English website.

Spring 2011:
SEE SUMMER 2011 EVENTS


Tribute to the Reggae Legends
Date/Time: Monday, February 21st at 1:00pm
Location: Valley View Casino Center/San Diego Sports Arena
Price: $41-61
Why should I do this? So many amazing reggae bands and singers are at Tribute to the Reggae Legends (formerly known as Bob Marley Day). If you're a reggae fan, or if you want to start being a reggae fan, this is a can't-miss event. The fantastic music of Jamaica awaits. WARNING: You might smell strange smoke inside the arena of this event.
Website: http://tributetothelegends.com

San Diego Brazil Carnival
Date/Time: Saturday, March 5th from 7:00pm until 2:00am
Location: 4th & B, Downtown San Diego
Price: $25-$75
Why should I do this? BrazilCarnival.com presents an exciting Carnival event in the Brazilian style, here in San Diego. The event features Samba dancers, Brazilian singers, contests, Capoeria performers, food and drinks. Student volunteers are also needed for this event, so if you want to get involved in this energetic cultural event, contact them today. Christine and Brittany invite you aboard!
Website: http://www.brazilcarnival.com

Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp Quarter
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 8th from 6:00pm until midnight
Location: Gaslamp/Downtown San Diego
Price: $20 (in advance)
Why should I do this? San Diego Mardi Gras is one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations in the US besides New Orleans. Enjoy this American version of Carnival in the streets of the Gaslamp with thousands of other San Diegans as they celebrate the last day before the Lent observance.
Website: http://gaslamp.org

ShamROCK St. Patrick's Day festival
Date/Time: Thursday, March 17th from 4:00pm until midnight
Location: Gaslamp/Downtown San Diego
Price: $20-$30
Why should I do this? The streets of the Gaslamp Quarter turn into the rolling hills of Ireland when they are covered with green AstroTurf for this event. Three stages of live music, DJs, drink sponsors, and plenty of people pretending to be Irish for one day in the USA.
Website: http://www.sandiegoshamrock.com/

Carlsbad Flower Fields
Date/Time: March 1st - May 8th, 9:00am until 6:00pm every day
Location: Carlsbad, North County San Diego
Price: $10
Why should I do this? It is an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing day in a beautiful place. The flower fields are huge and colorful. Connect English students organized a trip to the flower fields last year and they loved it.
Website: http://www.theflowerfields.com/

The Del Mar Car Show
Date/Time: April 1st - 3rd, 2011
Location: The Del Mar Fairgrounds
Price: $17
Why should I do this? Three days of some of the coolest classic cars you'll ever see in your life. More than 2000 cars will be at this event, which also includes vendor booths, a swap meet area, seminars and beautiful car models. When you are done with the show, go to the beaches of Del Mar and enjoy this fantastic spring weather.
Website: http://www.sandiegocoastlife.com

Rise Against + Bad Religion
Date/Time: April 8th, 2011
Location: RIMAC Arena, UCSD
Price: $31.50
Why should I do this? Rock superstars Rise Against and classic punk rock legends Bad Religion put on a show of some new favorites and some legendary high-energy rock music from years past. Tickets will sell out fast, so get yours soon!
Website: http://www.riseagainst.com

CityBeat Festival of Beers
Date/Time: Saturday, April 9th from noon until 4:00pm
Location: University Heights, San Diego
Price: $32
Why should I do this? San Diego is famous for how many premium-quality, local breweries we have. Each year our local brewers win dozens of awards at national and international festivals. While visiting each individual brewery location around San Diego would be fun, you can instead have a few sips of every beer at this one excellent street party right in the middle of San Diego. Arrive early, though. The breweries bring a finite amount of each beer, so if you arrive late, you may not be able to try all of the favorite varieties.
Website: http://www.sandiegomusicfoundation.org

Taste of Hillcrest
Date/Time: Saturday, April 16th from noon until 4:00pm
Location: Hillcrest
Price: $30
Why should I do this? Hillcrest is a neighborhood of San Diego that is full of excellent and exotic restaurants. To try them all individually would take months. This event, however, is your opportunity to pay one price for a ticket and then try food from every restaurant in one day. Take a self-guided tour to more than 40 area restaurant booths that are staffed and stocked by some of San Diego's top chefs. Bring your appetite and your open attitude toward new things.
Website: http://fabuloushillcrest.com/


San Diego EarthFair
Date/Time: Sunday, April 17th from 10:00am until 5:00pm
Location: Balboa Park
Price: Completely FREE!
Why should I do this? EarthFair in Balboa Park is the largest free annual environmental fair in the world. Each year, the EarthFair draws around 60,000 visitors. This year the event features exhibitors, special activities for kids, live music on three stages, the eARTh gallery, a food pavilion, a showcase of cleaner cars and a lot more.
Website: http://www.earthdayweb.org

Coachella
Date/Time: April 15th - 17th, 2011
Location: Indio, California
Price: $170+
Why should I do this? This is the largest and most excellent music festival in Southern California. This year's performers include Kings of Leon, Kanye West, The Strokes, Duran Duran, The Arcade Fire and maaaaaany more.
Website: http://www.coachella.com/

STOMP
Date/Time: April 19th - 24th, 2011
Location: Balboa Theatre
Price: $20
Why should I do this? STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows.
Website: www.stomponline.com/

Discover Pacific Beach Bocce Ball Tournament
Date/Time: Saturday, April 30th, 2011
Location: Vacation Isle, Mission Beach, San Diego
Price: $40 for individual players, $160 for teams
Why should I do this? It will be a beautiful spring day in San Diego. Go to Mission Beach and watch one of the most relaxing sports in the world. Like the OTL tournament on our Summer 2011 events calendar, this event features funny teams and team names, excited fans, food, drinks and prizes. If you don't play in the tournament, you can just go there to watch. That costs nothing.
Website: http://www.govavi.com/bocce

Little Italy ArtWalk
Date/Time: April 30th & May 1st, 2011
Location: Little Italy, San Diego
Price: Completely FREE!
Why should I do this? The Mission Federal ArtWalk in Little Italy is now in its 27th year. This energetic yet relaxing event features more than 300 artists showing and selling their work, more than 30 music and dance performances and interactive art for families at KidsWalk. ArtWalk brings the art community in San Diego together for this annual festival that offers visitors an unmatched opportunity to meet artists and purchase their work.
Website: http://www.missionfederalartwalk.org

Stagecoach
Date/Time: April 30th - May 1st, 2011
Location: Indio, California
Price: $149+
Why should I do this? If you love country music, this is THE BEST festival in California. Some of the biggest names will be there, like Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, and Carrie Underwood. You'll see cowboys and cowgirls dressed in their best outfits, dancing and having fun country-style.
Website: http://stagecoachfestival.com

Cinco de Mayo
Date/Time: May 5th, 2011
Location: Old Town, San Diego
Price: Various
Why should I do this? Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexico's independence day, but it IS an excellent spring street party. Cultural performances and Mexican-style cocktails make this a unique day for Americans to celebrate the culture of our southern neighbors.
Website: http://blog.discoversd.com

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93.3 Summer Kick Off Concert
Date/Time: Friday, May 13th, 2011
Location: Cricket Wireless Amphitheater
Price: $57+
Why should I do this? Ke$ha, Pitbull, Nelly, Far East Movement, Taio Cruz and other performers unite for one amazing concert in San Diego to unofficially welcome in summer fun in Southern California. Radio station Channel 93.3 San Diego offers an awesome show that should satisfy all hip-hop and pop music lovers!
Website: http://www.channel933.com

North Park Festival of Arts
Date/Time: Sunday, May 15th, 2011
Location: North Park, San Diego
Price: Free/$25 for special sections
Why should I do this? North Park has in recent years become one of the most lively and energetic communities of San Diego. New restaurants, bars, concert venues and events have been built all throughout the neighborhood. This festival is a showcase of the art that makes North Park unique. Enjoy food, music, paintings and many other mediums of inspiration.
Website: http://www.northparkfestivalofarts.com

The OB Beach Ball
Date/Time: Saturday, May 21st
Location: Ocean Beach, San Diego
Price: FREE! (but $3 for the beer garden)
Why should I do this? The OB Beach Ball festival is happening Saturday, May 21st, 2011 on the sands of Ocean Beach from 10am to 9pm. Experience the SoCal lifestyle with live music, great food, a craft brew beer garden ($3 entry), games, and more. Travel to and from the festival on shuttles from PB to OB, car share, Taxis, or your bike in order to avoid parking issues and to help the environment as well.
Website: http://www.obbeachball.com/

Red Bull Soap Box Races
Date/Time: May 21st, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Downtown Los Angeles (map of location)
Price: Completely FREE!
Why should I do this? Spend a day in Los Angeles and watch a crazy race of carts that are only gravity powered. People build their carts in their own garages and speed down the streets of LA just for the fun of it. Get ready for laughs and lots of fun.
Website: http://www.redbullusa.com

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San Diego Greek Festival
Date/Time: June 3rd - June 5th, 2011
Location: Hillcrest, San Diego
Price: Completely FREE!
Why should I do this? Treat yourself to an enjoyable Friday evening with delicious Greek food, imported beer, live Greek music and dancing.
Then come back the next day for more fun. On Sunday, repeat as needed!
Website: http://www.sdgreekfestival.com

Rock 'N' Roll Marathon and Half Marathon
Date/Time: June 5th, 2011
Location: All around the city of San Diego
Price: Free to watch, $125-160 to run
Why should I do this? Running through the city of San Diego, you'll have a chance to enjoy some of the best music that local bands can offer as they play their music on stages along the race route. Your registration fees benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Website: san-diego.competitor.com

FM 94/9 Independence Jam
Date/Time: Sunday, June 5th, 2011
Location: Oceanside Pier Amphitheater
Price: $35
Why should I do this? Like 91X-Fest, this is one of the most anticipated summer shows of the year in San Diego. Radio station FM 94/9 brings together some of their favorite bands for your enjoyment. This year's show includes exciting bands The Cold War Kids and Peter, Bjorn & John, whose music has been popular in California for a long time. Newer bands like Surfer Blood and Band of Skulls will also perform.
Website: http://independencejam.com/

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E-mail: info@connectenglishsandiego.com
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Monday, February 7, 2011

Your Choice of School Matters. Be Careful.

With the recent news of a California school for international students being closed by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in January, what lessons can other students learn about their own situation? How should students think about their school choices when they are deciding where to study in the USA?

[To read the article about the school that the US federal government recently closed, go to http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20029013-504083.html.]

What happened?

According to reports, students were enrolled at Tri-Valley University and had I-20s there. The school didn't keep attendance records for classes, and students almost never attended. Many of the students weren't even living in the same state as their school. Some were living as far away as New York. After an investigation, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raided and closed the school and even put radio tags on some students' legs to make sure they didn't leave the country. The investigation continues, but this week all Tri-Valley University students' I-20s were terminated in the SEVIS system.


This school was advertising on Orkut frequently, trying to convince students to join their "university" and get an I-20 without having to attend classes. See the example below:



Did the students know that their school was acting illegally?

During the ICE investigation, it became clear that students knew that their school was not a real university. The administration of the school was not requiring students to attend classes, and students didn't mind. No students complained about the school because they didn't want to end their easy situation. They preferred to work illegally and not attend classes. Because of this, the students' I-20s were all terminated when the school was closed.

[Article: http://www.hindustantimes.com/Duped-Tri-Valley-University-students-ignored-red-flags/Article1-657488.aspx]

What will happen to the students?

As the investigation continues, many of Tri-Valley University's students cannot travel or leave the United States. They have been advised to have lawyers help them with their cases. Some students' visas may be returned, but because Tri-Valley University was not accredited, their university courses are not recognized by other real universities and they are not transferable to other real universities. The students have wasted their money and will have to start their university education again with zero credits at a different school if they decide to stay in the USA after the investigation.

What does this mean for other international students?

There is a lesson that we should learn from this: If you are an international student in the United States, be careful about the school you choose to enroll in. Is it a real school, or are they just pretending to be a school so they can make a lot of easy money from you? Even if a school has "UNIVERSITY" in its name, it can still be illegitimate and irresponsible. And sometimes students even try to find schools that don't keep attendance records and that don't require students to be present for classes. This may be easy and favorable for lazy or misguided students, but it can also mean that the US federal government will soon close the school, students' visas will be terminated, and each student will have to wear a radio tag on their leg.

Think of it like this: If a bar is serving alcohol to people who are not old enough to legally drink in the USA, the police will close the bar and punish all of the young drinkers inside too. The same idea applies to schools that don't follow Department of Homeland Security regulations. Don't put yourself in an irresponsible and dangerous situation just because it sounds easier. It is your responsibility to select a school that is good for you.

In other words, make sure that you use your F1 student visa to study in the US. If you want to get a job and you don't want to study, get a J visa or use the right ways to get an H (work) visa. Schools that don't follow federal laws are irresponsible, and students who decide to go to those schools are asking for trouble as well. Make the right choice for your education and for your life. Attend a legitimate language school in San Diego or university in San Diego.

Connect English is a good example of an English school in San Diego that truly educates students, but also has a lot of fun. Students learn a lot in their classes, but also have many opportunities to explore San Diego with their classmates. If you want to see for yourself, check out the Connect English testimonials page and read what our students have said.

To learn more, contact Connect English today:

www.ConnectEnglishSanDiego.com
E-mail: info@connectenglishsandiego.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ConnectEnglish
Phone: (619) 283-2811
MSN:
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