UWF Intensive English Program

Happy Spring Certificate day! 🎓

We’re so proud of every single one of our IEP student. Your progress is outstanding. Congratulations! 👏🏼

Happy graduation day! 🎓

You all did an outstanding job this semester. We’re so proud of every single one of you! Fingers crossed for your plans. Congratulations! 👏🏼

IEP students wrote for The Voyager, the UWF student news website. 👏

Our B1 students shared their experience with Global Block Party that took place in April. You can read the article here: https://uwfvoyager.com/4268/campus-life/behind-scenes-of-global-block-party-iep-students-show-cultural-diversity/

Their instructor, Yen-Shan Lien, said: "The students studied the website articles, absorbed Dr. Tubbs' guidance, ventured beyond their comfort zones to interview peers, and contributed wholeheartedly to the group writing. I'm incredibly proud of their efforts."

Juliana, Danna, Elisa, Chengrui — great job!

Spotted: IEP students and teachers at Global Block Party 2024

Our Community English Classes. 👏🏼 Congrats to all!

ℹ️ You can now register for the next 10-week session that will start in April. More information here: https://uwf.edu/academic-engagement-and-student-affairs/departments/intensive-english-program/community-english-classes/program-information/

Last week, UWF Office of International Affairs hosted a delegation from Mexico (Universidad Metropolitana de Monterrey). 🇲🇽 After a very inspiring discussion forum on student and teacher exchange, our guests attended an origami workshop with Akiko Yamamoto, the Coordinator of Japan Outreach Initiative.

We’re so happy to celebrate our IEP students and their cultures at UWF. 💙 It was a great night!

Celebrating Lantern Festival with our students. 🥰

All lanterns painted by our talented Argos can be admired in the Break Room. A big shout-out to IEP teacher, Yen-Shan Lien, for bringing us closer to Chinese culture. 🇨🇳

Every Thursday from 5:30-7pm at International Affairs we host Coffee Hour. It's a great opportunity for IEP students to make friends, practice English and experience cultures from around the world.

Does any of our IEP students want to share a song or dance from their country? GO IEP ARGOS! 💙

International Music Night in February. 🎶 🎉

🕰️ Friday, February 23rd, 7-9pm
📌 The Auditorium, UWF Commons (Bldg. 71)

Do you want to show your talent? You can perform a dance, sing in your native language, or play an instrument. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/k9kpTwf9uo4pTPR36

Stay tuned!

It was an amazing night! Once again, a big shout-out to our IEP students who joined it.

Our IEP students, Randoll and Cesar, and the instructor Anayet joined the Dragon Dance this year. Good job, everyone! 👏🏼👏🏼

Congratulations class of 2023! 🎉

Yesterday IEP Graduation Ceremony was filled with laughter, tears, and happiness. 💙

All of our students did a great job this semester! 👏🏼👏🏼 Here’s to their resilience, determination, and progress.

Also thank you to all teachers who put their all hearts into these classes.

Super helpful for international students! 🌎🌍🌏

Did you miss the meeting about Green Cards self-sponsorship, EB-1, and EB-2 visas? No worries, we recorded it for you.

Below is the link to hear from Elizabeth Ricci, Immigration Law Expert.

https://uwf.zoom.us/rec/share/gPU-hiqQUn7Da76vuQQIDSkl90BjX5i9w32VIuHtxloDinP_4_twOmn6NyZa931K.Ey2QxvjxnnllIQnH

Passcode: zCaX!U+4

🎉🎉

Over ONE million international students last year!

⬆️ The number of international students in the US has increased by 12%
🎊 It’s the fastest growth rate in over 40 years
🎓 US For Success coalition is seeking to boost the US competitiveness as a destination for international students
✈️ Over 188,000 students from the US took part in study abroad programs for academic credit in 2021/22

source: The PIE

International Education Week 2023 starts now. 🌏🌎🌍

IEP students have just attended “Build your Global Resume” workshop that will help them build the resume that stands out on the global market.

More to come today and the rest of this week. Join us!

If you know people who need this info, please SHARE! 💚💙

Hi Argos! I can't believe that it's already been two weeks since orientation! I hope that all of you are having a great start to this semester. Go Argos!

Remember that tomorrow from 5:30pm-7:00pm we will be having Coffee Hour in the International Building, come by and have fun!

Hey Argos! How is your Summer going? Today we are here to show you 5 different spots of interest in Pensacola you might be interested in visiting!

#1 Historic Pensacola Village. Take a step back in time when Pensacola was under Spanish and British rule. Walking through this village is like going on a time machine during the early years of American history. The settlement looks like Virginia's Colonial Williamsburg in many ways!

#2 Big Lagoon State Park. Enjoy the activities and nature at Big Lagoon State Park! Spread in 705 acres, Big Lagoon State Park meanders through the shores of Big Lagoon. The park area is popular for picnics, camping, fishing, hiking, boating and swimming!

#3 Naval Air Station Pensacola. The Naval Air Station features different facilities and services for the operation and maintenance of airplanes!

#4 Bay Bluffs Park. Bay Bluffs Park is surely for those who love to walk and admire nature. It is a broad walk with long staircases, perfect for those who want to stroll around!

#5 Fort Pickens. Explore the America Civil War history at Fort Pickens.
Built in 1834 by the United States military, Fort Pickens is a historic fort is named after American Revolutionary War hero Andrew Pickens.

Let us know if you have visited any of them!!

The beginner's class did a great job in this language exchange activity!

Free Taiwanese snacks! Come try some Taiwanese tea & snacks, play games, and win a prize home on Saturday, February 25th, 10:00 - 12:30 pm at BCM, Building 950. Mark your calendar and be sure to bring your friends along!

Lunar New Year 2023 is coming and Global Quarter is taking part at the event. Would you like to help us fill it with joy and color? There are many different ways for you to participate!

International students check your emails, you will receive a form to fill in if interested soon!
At Coffee Hour this Thursday will also be the chance to sign up!

It will be so much fun!! Let us know if you want to participate! 🐲🐲🐲

Spring 2023 Chinese Language and Culture Classes! ⛩️🐲🎏🎎

From UWF International Affairs and Global Quarter we want to wish you good luck for the finals and congratulate to all our students graduating this year!! HAPPY GRADUATION ARGOS! 💚💙

Hey Argos! We hope all of you had an amazing Thanksgiving Day! Now we are back and getting ready for Christmas! We want to invite you help us decorate our Christmas Tree. You will have the chance to personalized own ornament and write a message on it! You can come this Tuesday from 12 to 2 PM or Thursday before Coffee Hour from 4:30 to 5:30 PM to the International Center!
Leave your mark on our Christmas Tree to be present with us every year :)
See you soon Argos! Wish you a great week! 🎉

Are you interested in pursuing a career path with a global reach? Next Thursday, November 17th, you’re going to have the opportunity to build your global resume! Tim Moore from UWF Career Development and Community Engagement will demonstrate how you can feature your international skill set in your future job search! Come to the International Center, building 71 in room 133 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM! See you there!