Summer Academic Orientation
Strategies
for Success: Intensive Academic Orientation for Exchange
Students
Mission Statement
Our Intensive Academic Orientation
for exchange students provides a useful bridge from your
life as a student in your country to your life as a student
in the U.S. The transition to student life in the U.S. is
eased by exploration and practice in several components
of the program.
- Interactive Academic English
Small classes help you strengthen skills necessary for
academic success in a U.S. university or college. The
instruction, practice, and energetic interaction in discussion,
writing, pronunciation, and reading classes give you an
academic boost.
- Cultural Learning Through Personal
Experience
During your one-weekend home stay, you will have a chance
to chat informally with your host family in English and
learn how an Iowan family lives, works, and relaxes.
- Orientation to U.S. Campus
Lifestyle Issues
Got questions? You will discuss with classmates and Coe
College students both the challenging and ordinary campus
life issues such as dating, living in coeducational dormitories,
study styles, and more.
- Collective Reflection and Enduring
Friendships
Midnight reflections on your common experience will cement
friendships with other orientation students. Such important
conversations will continue to support and sustain you
through the year via e-mail and at holiday reunions.
| Comments from former
students |
- "Although the assignments were tough, writing
those essays helped me a lot!"
- "A lot of advice and comments on journals
and essays were helpful."
- "This class helped me recall my reading skills."
- "It's hard to read much, but I could be used
to it."
- "I'm glad I had the chance to talk with a
member of the community."
- "Interviewing was a good experience."
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- "Even though [pronunciation class] was scheduled
late in the afternoon, I could not fall asleep because
it was so much fun."
- "I had never had a host family, so I was
a little nervous at first. But they were really
nice people, and I enjoyed the stay a lot."
- "To have met a lot of people including non-Japanese
students who can share my opinions and give me a
piece of advice when I'm in need was helpful."
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| Facilities and Resources |
- Free use of sports facilities: indoor racquet
center with tennis, racquetball and squash courts,
outdoor tennis courts, running tracks, weight room,
exercise machines, sand volleyball court
- Beautiful library with computer labs, a video
theater, and study space
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- Writing Center where Coe students serve as writing
tutors
- Experienced instructors & International student
advisor
- Dormitory life: You will share a double room in
a modern residence hall
- Speakers and interviewees from the college community
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| Daily Schedule |
| late July or early August |
Arrive in Cedar Rapids |
| Monday-Friday: |
7:30-8:30 |
Breakfast in the cafeteria |
| (Daily Schedule) |
9:15-10:30 |
Academic Reading |
| |
10:40-11:50 |
University Writing |
| |
11:50-12:30 |
Lunch in the cafeteria |
| |
1:00-1:50 |
Pronunciation (2 days/week) |
| |
2:00-3:30 |
Communication, Oral Presentation, Note-taking |
| |
5:00-5:45 |
Dinner in the cafeteria |
| |
Evenings |
Optional sports, studying, cultural activities |
| End of Program |
Program banquet with host families
Party for students, staff, and friends
Departure for colleges/universities |
How can I apply?
Print the application
form and send it to:
Ms. Barbara Drexler or Ms. Joanna
Shaver
Intensive E.S.L. Program
Coe College
1220 First Avenue N.E.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 U.S.A.
Phone: 319-399-8541
Fax: 319-399-8748
Or, contact us by e-mail at: bdrexler@coe.edu
or jshaver@coe.edu.
What are the
fees?
The fee for the three-week orientation
program is $1,600.00. This includes tuition, room, board,
and fees.
Do I
need an I-20 from Coe College?
No, you don't
need an additional I-20 form from Coe College if the end
of the orientation program is less than 30 days
from the start of your college or university.
Yes, you need
an additional I-20 form from Coe College if the end of the
orientation is more than 30 days
from the start of your college or university.
Where is Coe College?
Coe College, a liberal arts college
in the friendly, safe midwest state of Iowa opened its doors
in 1861. The first international student attended Coe College
in 1914, and Coe College has been welcoming international
students ever since. Coe's Intensive English as a Second
Language Program began 29 years ago. In 1986 we added the
Summer Intensive Academic Orientation Program. Exchange
students from Waseda University and Nagoya Gakuin University
as well as students from Spain, Korea, and Thailand have
gotten a head start with our Intensive Academic Orientation
program. Our current ESL and Orientation Program staff has
many years of teaching experience in the U.S. and abroad.
We look forward to meeting you and having you in our program! |
