CHELSEA SWICK

440 Solaris Lane Bayside, CA 95524 Cell: (707) 616-1584 E-mail: cswick@csumb.edu

Education: California State University: Monterey Bay Fall 2009 current World Language and Cultures Major, emphasis in Japanese Full-time student in good standing Made Fall 2010 Deans List Okayama University () The national university in Okayama, Japan Bilateral Study Abroad Program - Academic year Fall 2011-Spring 2012 First student from California State University: Monterey Bay to enter the exchange program Okayama University College of the Redwoods - Fall 2008-Spring 2009 Full-time student preparing to transfer Arcata High School - Graduated June 2008 Academic year 2007-2008 study abroad in Germany (Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship Program) Work Experience: California State University: Monterey Bay (2009-present) Fall 2012 semester [August-December 2012] California State University: Monterey Bay International Programs Office Assistant specializing in the Japanese programs. Okayama University () (Fall 2011-Summer 2012) Assistant Manager at Okayama Universitys English Caf (academic year) Conversational Class Instructor at Okayama Universitys English Caf (academic year) Teachers Assistant for Dr. Ian Nakamura freshman English course (Fall semester) California State University: Monterey Bay (2009-present) Spring 2011 semester [January-May 2011] Tutor for Japanese for the Academic Skills Achievement Program (ASAP) at California State University: Monterey Bay (paid employee) Teachers Assistant for Dr. Shigeko Sekines JAPN201: Intermediate Japanese I class (volunteer) Fall 2010 semester [August-December 2010] Volunteer tutor for Japanese for the Academic Skills Achievement Program (ASAP) at California State University: Monterey Bay (volunteer employee) Teachers Assistant for Tomoko Ogakis JAPN201: Intermediate Japanese I class (volunteer)

Indoor/Outdoor Housecleaning Summer 2009, 2010, and 2011 Pet-sitting/house-sitting Summer 2009

Awards/Activities: Okayama University () (Fall 2011-Summer 2012) Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Recipient for the 2011-2012 Academic Study Abroad Year Freeman-ASIA Scholarship Recipient for the 2011-2012 Academic Study Abroad Year Okayama University Exchange Scholarship Recipient for the 2011-2012 Academic Year Exploration Club () Active Member Fall 2011-Spring 2012 +Okayama University outdoors adventure club Earthlings () Japanese-style Community Dance Group Active Member Summer 2012 +Uraja Group, a type of festival dance unique to Okayama Prefecture +Performed in the Okayama Prefecture Momotaro Festival on stage & in parade Participant in a meeting regarding study abroad in Okayama Prefecture & students opinions (November) +Sole Representative for Exchange Program Okayama and the United States Sozan Junior High School (Okayama City school) 2-day English Camp Camp Leader California State University: Monterey Bay (2009-present) California State University: Monterey Bay Japan Club Active Member From Fall 2010Present +Vice President for the Fall 2012 semester +Treasurer for the Spring 2011 semester -Helped organize on-campus fundraisers for Japanese earthquake/tsunami relief (2011) Monterey Bay Chinese Lion Dance Team Active Team Member - Fall 2009-Spring 2011 +Secretary for the CSU Monterey Bay Chinese Lion Dance Club Spring 2011 semester +Secretary for the CSU Monterey Bay Chinese Lion Dance Club Fall 2010 semester +Secretary for the CSU Monterey Bay Chinese Lion Dance Club Spring 2010 semester High School (2004-2008) Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Alumna - A full scholarship, full year, youth exchange program supported by the Congress of the United States and the Bundestag of Germany in order to promote international understanding. Member of the National French Honor Society -High School Member of Arcata Highs German Club +Served as Secretary for one and a half years from January 2005-June 2006. +Served as President during the 2006-2007 school year.