The IEP's mascot boy

Aloha from Hilo, Hawaii!

It's a very nice day in Hilo.. but a little chill. If you are planning to travel Hawaii in winter time (December to February), it's better to bring some long sleeve shirts.

Here is the IEP's mascot boy, Bohdi. He comes along with his owner' Steven who is the IEP assistant coordinator.

Bohdi is not only the mascot but also he is a very good counselor for the IEP students. He is very friendly, and has a big heart. If you come to Hilo, please visit the IEP office! ^_^

Emi Kawashima, assistant

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Aloha from Hilo, Hawaii!

Happy Valentine's Day, everybody! ^_^ Hawaii Community College IEP is going to have the Valentine's Lunch Party today. Steven, the IEP Assistant Coordinator, and I are ready to enjoy it!

I baked Chocolate Cheesecake for the party. It looks OK, hopefully the taste is also fine.... We will see. ^_^ Sherri, the IEP Coordinator, also baked her special brownie. Hummm.. I can hardly wait to taste it!

Emi

Conversation Lounge

Aloha from Hilo, Hawaii!


Once a week, Hawaii Community College Intensive English Program students attend the Conversation Lounge to practice speaking English. They enjoy talking about their hobbies, about their home country, and their life in Hilo. Last time I found they were playing Pokemon Monopoly! ^_^ Wow, I would love to join next time.





Emi Kawashima, assistant

Application Workshop

Aloha from Hilo, Hawaii!

Yesterday, we at the Intensive English Program (IEP) welcomed the Student Support Specialist from Hawaii Community College for the Application Workshop. IEP students who plan to enroll Hawaii Community College attended the workshop and asked their questions face to face. The IEP and Hawaii Community College are very friendly, small programs that can follow up with students one by one, based on their goals.

We are looking forward to you joining us soon! ^_^

Aloha from the IEP 2009!

Aloha from Hilo, Hawaii! I am so sorry that I have not updated the IEP blog for a while...

Hawaii Community College Intensive English Program has started the new session for Spring I 2009. We welcomed students from Korea, Japan, Palestine, Germany, HongKong, China, and Poland!!

Last Saturday, the IEP students went to Waimea for the Cherry Blossom Festival. We really enjoyed the beautiful flowers and wonderful weather.

We hope you join us soon!! ^_^

Emi Kawashima, marketing assistant

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