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  Contact Information  
 
   
Program Director Kristi Newgarden
Phone (860) 486-5094
Fax (860) 486-3834
Address 843 Bolton Road, Unit 1198
Storrs, CT 06269 1198
Website http://www.ucaeli.uconn.edu/
E-Mail Kristi.Newgarden@uconn.edu
 
     
 

 

  Program Information  
 
   
Program Mission
English language instruction for international students. Promotion of diversity and internationalization of UCONN campus and community.
Expected Commitment
One hour per week - Fridays, 10-11 a.m.
Required Skills
Interest in other cultures, fluency in English
Majors
All Majors Welcome.
Training
Orientation provided. Possibility of mentoring for Education majors by UCAELI instructors
 
     
  Basic Description  
 
   
Type of Peer Educator None specified
Responsibilities Participate in UCAELI's conversation class for one hour. Provide UCAELI students with opportunity to practice with native English speakers. Assist UCAELI students in learning about UCONN, student life, American culture.
Type of Student Serviced UCAELI students are from various countries. They are usually studying English full-time in UCAELI's Intensive English Program on the Storrs campus. They may live on or off campus. Many students are interested in applying to UCONN after they have improved their English skills sufficienty.
 
     
  Compensation  
 
   
Volunteer Yes
Student Labor No
Work Study No
Special Payroll No
Credits Yes
Other Opportunity to learn about other cultures and techniques in ESL instruction. Possibility of joining some UCAELI Friday field trips or activities after Conversation class. Good activity to list on your resume!
 
     
 
     
 
 
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