CELEBRATING CANADA DAY!

SPRING - SUMMER 2016

WHAT’S INSIDE

Summer 2016 Activities Volunteer in the Spotlight Student Testimonial: Levi Welcome New Staff Pictures and More!

Dressed in red and white, the staff and students of the English

Language Program enjoyed a number of Canada Day festivities at

Prince Arthur’s Landing.

Students also enjoyed a Canada Day photo booth before heading to the waterfront!

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JULY/AUGUST 2016 EVENTS

July 15 - Bus tour to Ouimet Canyon/Amethyst Mine/Terry Fox Monument

July 18 - Community Coffee at Sweet Escape Bakery

July 19 - Strawberry Picking at Belluz Farms

July 21 - Ultimate Frisbee in the Park

July 22 - Paddling at Boulevard Lake

July 23 - Rock Climbing Lessons

July 24 - Festival of India

July 25 - Community Coffee at Sweet Escape Bakery

July 26 - Hike at Centennial Park/Farm Tour

July 29 to 30 - Summer Camping at Fort William Historical Park

August 4 - Hike at Kakabeka Falls

VOLUNTEER

SPOTLIGHT: KAELA The English Language Program at Lakehead University has strong community connections within Thunder Bay, Ontario. Our program thrives with the involvement of volunteers. They share their passions with the students, support them as they explore our beautiful city, build friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

The English Language Program is excited to spotlight Kaela! Kaela is studying at the Winnipeg Holistic, Expressive Arts Therapy Institute in Winnipeg and specializes in student diversity and culture!

"My name is Kaela and I love volunteering with people from different countries and cultures. Life is made interesting and rich by our differences, and made whole by our commonalities. There is always so much to enjoy in meeting, working, and playing with people from different cultures! From playing basketball to exploring Fort William Historical Park to making tie-dye shirts, the students are tons of fun to be with. I am so grateful for this opportunity."

Interested in becoming a

volunteer?

For more information please contact Jenny Veal

at jveal@lakeheadu.ca or 1.807.346.7865

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STUDENT

TESTIMONIAL

My time in Thunder Bay at Lakehead University exceeded my expectations. I am very glad to have had the opportunity to be part of the English Lan-guage Program and the Computer Science Program of Lakehead University. In the first 4 months while I was studying English I met the best team dedicated to give the best experience they could give for me and other students. I could see that they are more than qualified in what they do, they are passionate. And that made me very happy because I could feel their passion and happiness in everything they did. When I finished the English Course nothing changed, the Lakehead International team was awesome, and they gave me all the support I needed. During my studies at the main campus I met incredible professors, and classmates that became my new friends. I can truly say that 2015 was the best year that I had.

LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM

is excited to welcome our upcoming groups from

Mexico, Korea and Japan!

Levi Martins

Bachelor of Information Systems at IFMA

Brazil

CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMMING FOR GROUPS

Tuesday, April 26, 2016 —Thunder Bay Police Services came to conduct a presentation for the

Spring 2016 group. Students had an opportunity to ask questions and learned about the city’s

public safety services. Thank you to the Thunder Bay Police Services for visiting the students at

Lakehead University’s English Language Program.

Friday, May 6, 2016—The Lakehead University

English Language Program staff and students

enjoyed a visit and discussion with the Honourable

Mayor Keith Hobbs of Thunder Bay. The group

spent the afternoon learning about Thunder Bay’s

city structure, services, and toured City Hall and the

Council Chambers!

20 new students join Lakehead University’s English Language Program Spring-Summer 2016

semester from Gyeongsang National University in Korea.

Wednesday, June 22, 2016- Students from

Gyeongsang National University celebrated

their graduation with a Summer Barbeque on

the main campus with the English Language

Program Staff and said their goodbyes to

Thunder Bay!

Need more information on the City

of Thunder Bay? Visit www.thunderbay.com

HOMESTAY SECTION

Are you interested in being a host?

Homestay Includes

What is Homestay?

Homestay is a great way to practise English and be immersed in

Canadian culture. By living with a Canadian family, students can improve

conversational English skills in daily life, participate in family activities and

have a better understanding of Canadian customs and cultures. Students

will enjoy a home away from home.

For more information please visit our website or contact us directly for an application form

international.homestay@lakeheadu.ca // Jenny Veal 807.346.7865

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A private bedroom (Bed,

desk, dresser)

Wi-Fi

Laundry and kitchen facilities

Opportunities to speak

English

WE ARE CURRENTLY

LOOKING FOR HOSTS

FOR THE FALL 2016

SEMESTER

Canadian Culture

Competitive compensation

rates:

$775 with meal plan

$550 without meal plan

CONTACT US Lakehead University

English Language Program

PACI Building—Room 1002

401 Red River Road

Thunder Bay, ON

1.807.346.7888

international.english@lakeheadu.ca

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Do you like to take pictures? Submit event photos to us! Email images to jveal@lakeheadu.ca

WELCOME TO THE LAKEHEAD TEAM! We are excited to welcome

Dave Fish to our team!

Dave is our new Academic

Coordinator.

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I have enjoyed over fifteen

years teaching English as a second language in various

countries, primarily in the Middle East. My first teaching

experience was in Saudi Arabia followed by experiences

in Oman and Qatar. I have taught a range of learners

(elementary to advanced) within a variety of ESL, EFL,

ESP and EAP contexts. My overseas experience has

also provided an opportunity to function as a Multi-Media

and testing coordinator as well as participating in a num-

ber of curriculum development

initiatives.

My educational background is sociology and linguistics. I

hold an honours degree in Sociology and Social

Anthropology from Dalhousie University and Master of

Applied Linguistics from the University of Southern

Queensland. I also hold CELTA and TESOL

Certificates.

My hobbies include travelling, hiking, hockey and

working out when time permits. I also enjoy less

active leisure moments such as engaging in

intellectual conversations over a coffee, taking a

relaxing stroll in the park or watching an interesting

documentary. I am open to trying new adventures and

intend to explore the many activities that Thunder Bay

has to offer.

I feel lucky and privileged to be part of the ELP team at

Lakehead University and look forward getting to know

and working with all members in this department. I am

passionate about learning and helping others to

maximize their language potential in order to reach

their goals. I am enthused about working with the ELP

staff in supporting and preparing learners for their

future endeavors.

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