Lake Land CollegeInternational Student Guide

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From the PresidentWelcome to Lake Land College! As a community college in the Midwest, we offer you the perfect opportunity to transition to life in the United States. You will join students from around the world, including countries in Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and the Middle East. We value our international students and look forward to welcoming you to our Lake Land College family.

You can begin working towards your bachelor’s degree at Lake Land College by enrolling in one of our many transfer programs. After graduation, you can transfer to a 4-year university within the U.S. to complete your degree.

Our beautiful campus is home to a variety of campus buildings, computer labs, dining services, and other facilities designed to create the total college experience for you. Our outstanding faculty will get to know you by name and will help you reach your goals. Outside of the classroom, our International Offi ce staff helps students with housing, transportation, and other student needs.

Lake Land College and the Mattoon community are great places to live, learn and experience the United States. Why don’t you take a moment to learn more about the wonderful opportunities waiting for you at Lake Land College? Please feel free to contact our International Studies Program with your questions!

Dr. Josh BullockPresident

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About our Campus

StateUniversity.com

named Lake Land

College the safest

college campus in

the state of Illinois

and the fourth safest

campus in the US!

The 317-acre campus hosts nine major buildings plus six supportive buildings, a recently renovated library and resource center, a Subway© restaurant, two campus ponds, a 165-acre agriculture land laboratory, numerous computer and science labs, a radio/TV lab, a cosmetology clinic and a dental clinic, and even a Frisbee golf course for you to enjoy. Our safe and friendly campus will make you feel comfortable while you are away from home.

Lake Land College is a public community college located in Mattoon, Illinois, U.S.A. Beginning at a community college is a smart way to start your studies, as tuition is on average less than half of a public university. Our small class sizes also give you the individualized attention from faculty that you deserve.

Start your American Education

with Us!

Top 5 Transfer Universities1. Eastern Illinois University2. Southern Illinois University- Carbondale3. Southern Illinois University- Edwardsville

4. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign5. Indiana State University

After two years of full-time study in a degree program, community college students earn what is called an Associate degree. Certain Associate degrees qualify students to begin working in their field immediately (Associate of Applied Science, or AAS, degrees). The majority of Lake Land College’s degrees, however, are known as transfer degrees and they prepare students be accepted to a university to complete a Bachelor’s degree. Students pursuing a transfer Associate degree, called an Associate of Arts (AA) or an Associate of Science (AS), take required general education courses as well as courses from a chosen major. With the help of an academic advisor and careful planning, courses taken at Lake Land College will transfer to a university, and the student can begin at a university as a third-year student. This is sometimes called the “2 + 2” approach to earning a four-year degree – two years at community college and two years at a university. This is a very economical way to earn a bachelor’s degree, and it also gives you the opportunity to have two different American college experiences.

Understanding the Community College system

In addition to public universities within the state of Illinois, Lake Land College graduates have also transferred to the following universities:

Bethel University (McKenzie, TN)Columbia College (Rolla, MO)North Park University (Chicago, IL)Rose-Hulman Technical Institute (Terre Haute, IN)St. John’s University (Queens, NY)Southeast Missouri State University (Cape Gireadau, MO)University of Alabama at BirminghamUniversity of Alabama at TuscaloosaUniversity of Hawaii at HiloUniversity of Minnesota-Twin CitiesUniversity of Northwestern Ohio (Lima, OH)The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)

Students may also transfer to a four-year college or university outside the state of Illinois, though these schools are not covered by the Illinois Articulation Initiative. Students wishing to transfer out-of-state will have to plan, with the help of a counselor, the courses they should take to meet the requirements of the out-of-state school.

LLC has been ranked in the top 10% of all community colleges in the U.S. for two years running!

Is my transfer to university guaranteed?

Community colleges and universities have a rich history of working together, to ensure that students can transfer easily to university after completing an Associate degree. In Illinois, a formal agreement called the Illinois Articulation Initiative (itransfer.org) helps guarantee the smooth transfer of Lake Land College course credits to nearly 100 colleges and universities in Illinois. The term “articulation” means that certain courses at Lake Land College are equal to courses offered at four-year colleges and universities.

Cost of Attending

Lake Land College’s total cost of tuition, textbooks, fees, supplies, medical insurance and living expenses is about $18,000 per academic year – significantly less than what expenses would be at a university.

Estimated annual expenses for the 2014-15 academic year:Tuition and college fees (two semesters, total 24 credits, full academic year) $10,400Living expenses (10 month apartment lease) $4,600Health insurance (mandatory) $1,500Books and Supplies $1,500

Total annual cost for Lake Land College $18,000

International students pay tuition at the out-of-state rate, which is $403.82 per credit hour. International students are not eligible for federal financial aid and should expect to pay this amount per year of study. Once enrolled at Lake Land College, international students would be eligible for scholarships available to all students through the Lake Land College Foundation.

Services of the International Studies Program

Lake Land Colleges cares for its international students and offers them many services:

• An easy-to-understand application process

• Airport pick-up assistance

• A special international orientation prior to the start of a student’s first semester

• Periodic specialized workshops on a variety of topics important to international students

• Assistance with housing arrangements

• Occasional social and cultural activities to help students understand American culture

• Advice on university transfer options

• Assistance with immigration application completion, including Optional Practical Training for job/internship opportunities

• Immigration advisement

LocationLake Land College is located in Mattoon, Illinois, a small, mid-western town approximately three hours south of Chicago, Illinois. The location of Mattoon provides the best of both worlds. If offers a small-town atmosphere conducive to study, but it is only a short drive away from big-city amenities. It is conveniently located only 15 minutes from Eastern Illinois University and 45 minutes from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

The Mattoon community is very warm and welcoming to Lake Land international students. Through our “Global Friends” program, interna-tional students are paired with local families to engage in culture sharing activities. This helps our students educate the community on their home country traditions as well as helps stu-dents learn about the American way of life.

In a survey by StateUniversity.com, Lake Land College was voted the fourth safest campus nationwide, and the safest in the state of Illinois! Campus is monitored 24 hours a day by a staff of highly trained police officers. You can be sure that your time at Lake Land College will be safe and secure!

HousingThere are many local housing options available to Lake Land College students. The International Studies Program will help students locate and finalize housing prior to arrival. Though there is no on-campus housing, we will help you find the best housing for your needs.

Take the first step to your American education by completing oursimple application process.

• Submit International Student Intent to Enroll

• Provide proof of high school/secondary school completion

• Submit Financial Affidavit and corresponding bank statements

• Provide a copy of Passport showing legal name

• If applicable, provide results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Scores required to begin regular classes are 61 ibt/500 pbt

Detailed instructions and forms are available at:lakelandcollege.edu/international

How do I get started?

When to apply?Our semesters are 16 weeks long. Classes begin in late August and early-January. The summer term is mid-June to mid-August. Application deadlines for students in need of an F-1 visa are July 15 for fall semester, November 15 for spring semester, and April 15 for our 8-week summer term. Students currently studying in the United States and wishing to transfer to Lake Land College are accepted on a rolling basis.

What if I don’t have a TOEFL score?No TOEFL, no problem! Lake Land College offers an Intensive English Language Program (IELP) for the non-native speaker. The IELP offers beginning, intermediate, and advanced instruction in reading, writing, and speaking. Students at the beginning and intermediate levels will be enrolled full-time in the program. Advanced level students may be co-enrolled in a limited number of regular college courses. Students applying for admission to the IELP will be assigned to the appropriate level based on placement testing upon arrival.

The IELP includes group classes along with individual instruction.

Intensive English Language Program

The fi rst time I came here, I was

surprised by the landscape, because

it is countryside, different from my

hometown. I was really worried

about how I can live here. How-

ever, my fears were groundless.

Everybody is so kind. My American

friends have helped me adapt to

living here. You cannot see any

skyscrapers here, you cannot ride

a subway, but you can see your

future here like me.

Junsoo (Marvin) LeeCountry: South KoreaMajor: Business Administration

Real students

Want to know what it’s really like at Lake Land? Read these testimonials from current Lake Land International Students!

Go to lakelandcollege.edu/viewbook and watch a two-minute video about real LLC students, their experiences and advice.

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at Lake Land College

Wun Yan (Gloria) YuCountry: Hong KongMajor: Psychology

Chiwaya ChibandaCountry: ZambiaMajor: Pre-Physical Therapy

The time I have spent at Lake

Land College has been nothing

but the best. The teaching at

Lake Land has been remarkable.

Students are able to have a one-

on-one with the instructors. The

instructors are extremely dedi-

cated, and always open to help-

ing the students. They respond to

questions promptly and address

problems very effi ciently.

I kind of freaked out when I arrived to Mattoon! Compared with Hong Kong, Mattoon is totally different. No tall buildings, no busy traffi c, no crowded streets. After I stayed here longer, and getting to know more people in Mattoon, I fi gured out that Mattoon is a really nice place and good environment for study. People are nice; they enjoy talking, and also love to smile.

College Transfer ProgramsAssociate in ArtsArt-AA.ARTAssociate In Liberal Arts-AA.LASCriminal Justice-AA.CJSEnglish-AA.ENGHistory-AA.HISPolitical Science-AA.PSPsychology-AA.PSYSocial Science-AA.SSSociology/Social Work-AA.SSWSpeech-AA.SPCHUndecided-AA.UND

Associate in ScienceAgriculture-AS.AGRBioscience Non-Teaching-AS.BIOLBusiness Administration-AS.BABusiness Education-AS.BEChemistry-AS.CHEMClinical Laboratory Science-AS.CLSCConservation/Pre-Forestry-AS.CONSFConservation/Pre-Wildlife-AS.CONSWEarth Science-AS.EASCEarly Childhood Education-AS.ECHEDEconomics-AS.ECOElementary Education-AS.ELEDEnvironmental Science-AS.ENSCHealth Education-AS.HEAEDMathematics-AS.MATHMathematics Education-AS.MAEDOther Major-AS.OTHPhysical Education-AS.PHYEDPhysics-AS.PHYSPre-Chiropractic-AS.PCHIPre-Dental-AS.PDENPre-Engineering-AS.PENGPre-Medicine-AS.PMEDPre-Nursing-AS.PNURPre-Pharmacy-AS.PPHMPre-Physical Therapy-AS.PPTHPre-Veterinary Medicine-AS.PVETRecreation-AS.REC

Secondary Education-Biology-AS.SCED.BIOSecondary Education Chemistry-AS.SCED.CHMSecondary Education-Physics-AS.SCED.PHYSpecial Education-AS.SPED

Associate in Engineering ScienceAssociate In Engineering Science-AES.ENGR

Career Track ProgramsCareer programs that require additional admission criteria to be accepted into the specifi c programAssociate Degree Nurse-Track-AAS.ADN.TRKCosmetology - Track-CRT.COS.TRKCosmetology Nail Tech-Track-NDP.NAILDental Hygiene - Track-AAS.DH.TRKEsthetics - Track-CRT.ESTHMassage Therapy-Track-CRT.MT.TRKPhysical Therapist Assistant - Track-AAS.PTA.TRKPractical Nursing - Track-CRT.PN.TRK

Career Oriented ProgramsAssociate in Applied ScienceAccounting-AAS.ACCAdministrative Assistant - Executive-AAS.AAEXEAdministrative Assistant - Legal-AAS.AALEGAdministrative Assistant - Medical-AAS.AAMEDAg Machinery Sales AAS.AGMSAg Power Technology-AAS.AGPWRAg Professional Custom Apps-AAS.AGPCAAgr Business & Supply-AAS.AGBUSAg Production & Management-AAS.AGPROAlternative Agriculture Production-AAS.ALAGAirframe & Powerplant Aviation Mechanic-AAS.APAMAutomotive Technology-AAS.AUTOBuilding Construction Technology-AAS.BCTCET/Advanced Technical Studies-AAS.CETATChild And Family Services-AAS.CFSCivil Engineering Technology - Coop-AAS.CETCOCivil Engineering Technology-AAS.CETComputer Aided Design Technology-AAS.CADComputer Integrated Manufact.Tech.-AAS.CIM

Programs of Study

Desktop Publishing Graphic Design-AAS.DPGDEarly Childhood Care and Education-AAS.ECEElectronic Control Technology - AAS.ICSElectronics Engineering Technology-AAS.EETElectronics Systems Specialist-AAS.EETESFire Science Technology-AAS.FSTHealth Info & Medical Coding -AAS.HIMCHorticulture-AAS.HRTHuman Services - Criminal Justice-AAS.HSP.CRJHuman Services - Education-AAS.HSP.EDUHuman Services - Health-AAS.HSP.HEAHuman Services - Psychology-AAS.HSP.PSYHuman Services - Sociology-AAS.HSP.SOCInformation Technology-- Computer Apps.-AAS.ITAPS- Network Admin.-AAS.ITNET- Programming-AAS.ITPRO- Web Tech-AAS.ITWEBInstrumentation & Control Technology-AAS.ICTJohn Deere Ag Tech-AAS.JDATManagement-AAS.MGTMarketing-AAS.MKTGMechanical-Electrical Technology-AAS.METOffi ce Management-AAS.OFMGTParamedical Services-AAS.PSParaprofessional Educator-AAS.PRPRORadio-TV Broadcasting-AAS.RTVRenewable Energy-AAS.RNRGWelding-AAS.WEL

For more information, contact:

International Studies ProgramLake Land College

5001 Lake Land Blvd.Mattoon, IL 61938 USA

international@lakelandcollege.edu