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Background
from www.iie.org/ielsp
The Indonesia English Language Study Program (IELSP) is a scholarship program that gives opportunities to undergraduate students across Indonesia to attend eight-week intensive English language programs at select universities in the United States.
For more information about applying to the program, see http://www.iie.org/ieslp
Program objectives
The main objective of this program is to improve the English language proficiency of the participating students.
A secondary objective is to provide participants with greater understanding of American society and culture while developing their critical thinking skills.
These objectives will be achieved through a rigorous and challenging academic program as well as experiences interacting with university students and other American citizens in a variety of settings.
Information for Participating Students
Welcome to the ELI for your 8-week program! We are delighted to have you with us in Corvallis at the English Language Institute at Oregon State University.
Here is some information that we hope will be useful for you:
Student schedule for Winter 2008
About ELI courses (PDF format)
Student services
What to Bring
- The climate in Corvallis is generally mild. It is dry and warm in
the summer, colder (-5C to +12C) and wetter in the winter. You will
need a warm jacket and an umbrella in the winter. You can bring them or
buy them here. It very rarely snows in Corvallis, but it rains at least a little bit most days from November to April.
- Casual clothing is OK for class. Many students wear jeans. Students in Oregon do not normally wear formal clothing such as suits and ties to class.
- There are several occasions during the year when international
students have an opportunity to wear the traditional clothing of their
countries. You may want to bring one such outfit.
- Credit cards are widely accepted in the US, and there are many bank teller machines (ATMs) on campus and in Corvallis. It is a good idea not to carry a lot of cash. Most students on campus use debit cards or credit cards for personal purchases.
Suggested readings
Before you arrive, we suggest that you read a variety of topics and different types of texts. You should read for both content and pleasure and to increase your vocabulary. One of the easiest ways to find materials is on the Internet. Below are some links that contain high quality texts and activities.
General readings
Holidays in the United States:
http://www.eskimo.com/~cjh/esl/book1/chap2.html
Quotes and stories:
http://www.englishclub.com/reading/
Contact information
For questions about housing, airport pickup, and other non-academic things: Valerie Lane. Telephone: 1-541-737-2464; email Valerie.
For questions about classes: Barbara Dowling: ELI Coordinator of Instruction. Telephone: 1-541-737-6989; email Barbara.
For questions about contracts and similar programs: Tina Withrow-Robinson: Coordinator of Special Programs. Tel: 541-737-5678; email Tina.
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