Extra Journal Topics

Every day there will be a few extra journal topics posted to give students the opportunity to express their opinions and ideas in English. These are optional, but they can be fun!

• Why were they interesting?  Write about a person you know who has the most interesting eyes, teeth, hair, nose, OR ears.

• So gross!  Write about the last time you ate something that you hated the taste of.

The First Day of Class

Our first day of class went very well. The girls took Grammar, Reading, Speaking and Writing assessment tests.  They also participated in activities to get to know their classmates and teachers. I think I know nearly everyone's name...but there are lots of new faces so I will keep practicing! 

The girls on their first day of the International Language Program

***For the Parents***

This blog is updated with pictures of your child during Emma Willard classes and activities.  Their last names will not be used. If you do not wish your child's pictures to be used, please email me at mercy.hume@gmail.com.  I will remove any pictures they are in and make sure they are not pictured on the blog.

Looking sharp in the Emma tee shirts!

We are almost all here! With just one more student still traveling to Emma, we were all very excited to meet all the girls--and they were excited to meet the staff, teachers and other students.  Here are a few pictures from the JFK airport pickup. Classes start today; pictures and reports to follow.

Everyone met at Starbucks to wait...

A sneak peak at the classrooms...

Soon you will be sitting... 

....in these seats!

Around the Emma Willard campus you will see many Gargoyles.  These are funny, cute or strange little stone carvings that decorate the outside of the buildings.  

Everyone has a favorite...try to find yours!

This is how we feel about you all arriving tomorrow!
Happy Gargoyle!

Packing List

Just a reminder...pack those suitcases soon!

Suggested Packing List

The following are strongly suggested items to pack:

Clothes and Shoes (All in this category are necessities)
Bathing Suit
Jeans
Shorts
Tops/Tank Tops
T-shirts
Athletic Shorts
Pajamas
Sweaters
Comfortable pants/Sweatpants
Undergarments
Bathrobe
Dress pant/shirt or special skirt/dress
Dress shoes
Jacket/Rain jacket
Sandals
Sneakers/socks
A traditional outfit from your country

Toiletries and Such
Deodorant
Feminine hygiene products
Hairbands
Hairbrush and comb
Nail clippers
Shampoo and conditioner
Soap and container
Toothpaste and toothbrush
Sunscreen

Miscellaneous
Alarm Clock
Backpack/Tote
Binder (1)
Notebooks (2)
Laptop Computer (optional)
Pencils and pens (5)

Dictionary (optional)
Watch
Plug Adapter
Photos of your family and friends
Camera
Swimming Towel

Residential Life

Living in another country is fun and very different from what you may be used to at home! During the ILP there are many people who will be living in the dorms with you to help you practice and speak English, make friends and adjust to living in the US.  Here are just a few:

Kristina Blundon is the residential director.
She is there to help you with any problems you have
and plan fun activities for the afternoons and evenings

Sarah Berry is part of the residential life staff. She went to Emma as a high school student.
Sarah enjoys learning about classical civilizations, especially Ancient Rome!