Time for AELP's second course!

On the AELP menu today: making whoopie pies, interviewing with the admissions staff, and some are homeward bound!

The students were back at it today in the kitchen with the New Hampton dining staff as they mastered the art of making whoopie pies.  The students learned how to make the chocolate cake batter from scratch as well as the sweet cream filling.

Coco, from China, and Ellie, from Russia, work with New Hampton kitchen guru, Sheryl, to whip up the batter! 

Julia, from Russia, gives the mixing machine her undivided attention.

Lucrezia, Andreana, Hiro, and Li work together to bake up some yummy desserts!

The students were then asked to change their chefs hats for thinking caps as they made their way to the Admissions Office to interview with Admissions staff.  The goal was to offer students an opportunity to experience an interview in the United States, entirely in English, and with a native English speaker.  Many of our AELP students plan to attend American schools and universities and, if so, will need sharp speaking skills for the round of interviews they'll have to endure during college choice time!

Students sit and chat as they wait for their names to be called for the interviews.

As the students were asked to think about their futures, two specific students, Fernando and Max, had to leave for theirs!  Fernando flew home to Spain today and Max left to visit family in the States before he returns for full-time studies at New Hampton in the fall.  We wish Fernando and Max the best of luck and thank them both for being such wonderful additions to the AELP family this summer!

Good luck, Max and Fernando!