Centenary College's Summer Culture and Language Program brings students to the Hackettstown-based campus from many countries to learn about American culture and the English language.
School of International Programs at Centenary College recently conducted a mock interview exercise where 66 students from Korea, China and Colombia who were enrolled in the Summer Culture and Language Program learned from local business executives how interviews are conducted in the United States.
To prepare for the exercise, students participated in a resume writing workshop and interview informational session. Outside representatives who served as interviewers were: Sanford Josephson, director of marketing and public relations, Matheny Medical and Educational Center; Andrea Kirchuk, co-owner of Computer Images Web; Liz McDonough, business development representative of Visions Federal Credit Union; Yolanda Sheffield Williams'06; director of major gifts, Easter Seals; Steve Van Houten, director of human resources, Nisivoccia & Co.: Arlene Swanston, director of human resources, Abilities of Northwest Jersey Inc.; Laurie Rapisardi, executive director of Rutherfurd Hall; Bob Eberle, Panther Valley Pharmacy; and David Schmeltze, Biz Budding Inc.
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Centenary College's Summer Culture and Language Program brings students to the Hackettstown-based campus from many countries to learn about American culture and the English language. It also provides them with the opportunity to participate in cultural and educational trips to Washington, D.C., Boston, Philadelphia and New York City.
On the academic side, students participated in an English pronunciation enrichment program during their six-week stay and took a four-credit Intensive English as a Second Language reading and writing class. They also took a four-credit American Culture class that provided them with an understanding of America today and cultural life on American college campuses. Students with exceptional English skills participated in a literature and writing course.
Thirty-nine of the 66 students remain on the campus to study for a full year at the institution.