Thank you to the RSVP!

Aloha from Hilo, Hawaii!

On August 27, the RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) visited Hawaii Community College Intensive English Program(IEP). The ladies kindly helped IEP students to practice their English, especially listening and speaking. They talked about their culture, their countries, and their life in Hawaii. The IEP students learned a lot from the ladies in this class.



Many many thank you's to the RSVP!



Hawaii iCommunity College IEP has many events with local people. The events successfully involve the students in the local community, and work to make a good environment for our international students.



I am looking foward you to joining us soon!

Emi Kawashima, assistant

Hawaii Community College IEP Fall I Session

Aloha from Hilo, Hawaii!

From August 6 to 9, new students in the IEP participated in our orientation. After taking the level check, the students met their teachers and current students to get to know them and get good advice from them. They also took a tour of our two campuses and the City of Hilo.

We look forward to having you next time!

With my best wishes and warmest aloha,

Emi Kawashima, assistant

Summer 2008 Graduatio Party!

Aloha from Hilo, Hawaii!

Hawaii Community College Intensive English Program had the graduation party for Summer 2008 students. The students got the certificate, excellent attendance cetificate, and some other prizes. Our next session, Fall I 2008, is going to start from August 6th. Please let me know if you are interested in studying in Hawaii. You can email me (hawcciep@hawaii.edu) or call to the IEP support office (808-933-0807).

I look forward to seeing you in Hilo, Hawaii! ^_^

The IEP Summer Session

Aloha from Hilo, Hawaii!

We at the IEP are having a lot of fun. Not only studying English but also we went Hapuna beach for swimming, Honaunau historical park for seeing the anual Hawaiian Festival.

If you are interested in studying English in Hilo Hawaii, please visit our webiste http://iephawaii.com/ or email us hawcciep@hawaii.edu.

Please join us! ^_^

The IEP Spring II Graduation Party!

Aloha from Hilo, Hawaii!

Hawaii Community College Intensive English Program had the Graduation Party for Spring II students! Not only the students but also some of the former IEP students came to celebrate togather.

We also celebrate Steven's (the IEP assistant coordinator) birthday.

Happy birthday! Steven!!

Kodomo No Matsuri - Children's day on the Big Island

Aloha from Hilo, Hawaii! ^_^

Hawaii Community College IEP students volunteered for Kodomo No Matsuri on May 3rd. The IEP boys became superheros and took picture with kids, and the IEP girls played with kids using Japanese toys (Otedama, Darumaotoshi, Taketombo, Kendama, DenDen Daiko and more!).

Weekend trip to Pahoa and Kalapana

Aloha from Hilo, Hawaii! ^_^

Last weekend, we went to Pahoa and Kalapana as the IEP weekend trip. We enjoyed swimming at hot pond and watching lava (ocean entry) from Kalapana area.

The IEP Spring II 2008 Easter Party

Aloha from Hilo, Hawaii! ^_^ We, Hawaii Community College IEP, had the Easter Party last month. We decolated eggs for the egg contest, and had egg fight!

We are looking forward to having you as an IEP new student! ^_^

The IEP Spring I 2008 Graduation Party!

Today, I would like to present the IEP graduation party.

At the end of the session, the IEP has a graduation party. The students get a certificate from the coordinator of the Intensive English Program. We also have fun demonstrations from the students.

We look forward to you joining us at our next graduation party as our student! ^_^

(Photo - one of the IEP students, Andlen(from China), and teachers)

Lunch at the Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii

Aloha from Hilo, Hawaii! ^_^

The IEP students just finished their final test! They are going to have the graduation party on Friday (2/29/2008), and have 2 weeks break until next session. (Please see our session calendar)

Last Saturday, I had lunch at the Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii.

Taste - Good!
Service - Good!
Atmosphere - Great! ^_^

Please try it when you come to Hilo, Hawaii!

I am looking forward to having you as a new IEP student!

Hapuna beach trip

The Intensive English Program (IEP) students visited Hapuna Beach - one of the most beautiful beaches in the U.S. They enjoyed swimming, surfing, and snorkeling all day. The IEP students say that the weekend trips are one of the best things about our program. I hope you can join us soon! ^_^

Farmers market in Hilo Hawaii

Aloha! ^_^ Today, I would like to introduce the Farmers market in downtown Hilo. International students can buy many kinds of fresh vegetables at good price. There are papayas, mangos, eggplants, zucchinis, and many more. I usually go to the farmers market every Saturday, and stop at Bear's cafe in down town for breakfast. If you have any questions about Hawaii Community College Intensive English Program, please let me know anytime. ^_^

Aloha and welcome!

Aloha Everyone!
Welcome to Hawaii Community College IEP's own blog! My name is Sherri Fujita and I am the coordinator of the IEP. I have a Japanese last name because my husband is Japanese. We met while I was teaching English in Japan.

I lived in Tokyo for almost 14 years! Four years ago, my husband and 2 children and I moved to live in Hawaii. I love living in Hawaii and I especially love living on the Big Island. I think this is a wonderful place to live. When I wake up in the morning, I can see beautiful palm trees from my window. On my way to work I often see a big rainbow. This morning I could see Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa with snow on the top! But in Hilo, I could wear summer clothes.

I have a question for you! Why do you love Hawaii? I would like to hear your thoughts. Please write a comment and tell me what you love about Hawaii. I want to hear from you!

With warmest aloha
Sherri

About the IEP

The mission of the Intensive English Program at Hawai`i Community College is to provide academic English language instruction and comprehensive support services to international students seeking academic, personal, and professional goals in a rich, cross-cultural environment.
The IEP offers 20 hours a week of academic English instruction in reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar skills. Students are prepared with the skills that they need to study in an American university.
To ensure the quality of the instruction and services that the IEP offers, the IEP is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) and is a member of the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP).

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Aloha!