Professors, particularly in technical subjects, might be able to schedule special review sessions specifically designed to cope with the challenges of ESL students.
Students from foreign nations often need transitional support in adjusting to the new environment. Having students from the existing Hispanic community create support groups and cultural activities, as well as a special orientation sessions to address ESL student's unique challenges would enable students to bond together in their common struggle, while still allow them to connect with others individuals outside of the ESL community.
As students become integrated into the community, it is essential to ensure that they continue to expand their academic and social English vocabulary. Having summer 'meetings' and outings for students residing within the U.S. At...
English should not be a language which the students are continually translating their thoughts into: it should be second nature.
It would be ideal if professional tutors and supplementary classes could also be available, but if the budget is limited, as is likely given the state of the university's endowment and an increase in financial aid-dependent students, using volunteers, enlisting the help of professors, and creating student-generated and staffed programs is one way to create a cost-effective method of orienting, supporting, and mentoring the diverse ESL community at the school.
