Student Life at the English Language Institute

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ELI International Peer Advisor Program

Who is an International Peer Advisor (IPA)?

Eastern Washington University students who are matched with a small group of ELI students

What do they do?

• Meet you at the airport and drive you to the campus
  
• Help you get settled in your residence hall room
  
• Take you on field trips (see photo album) Examples of these activities include: day trips to Spokane, weekend skiing trips, weekend camping trips, indoor rock climbing, laser tag, and parties with the IPAs
  
• Answer questions about American culture and how to get along
  
• Show you how to use the bus system for Cheney/Spokane
  
• Students are always welcome to call their IPAs for advice or help

Cultural Mentors

Who is a Cultural Mentor?

Eastern Washingtion University international students who are available to help ELI students

What do they do?

• Are available for the times when you need to speak to someone in your own language. The ELI tries to always have a Cultural Mentor available for each language.
  
• When you have emergencies and need to have someone interpret
  
• When you have a problem and need someone to talk to