Pre-Orientation Skype Conversation
As part of the group's preparation for the semester in Sri Lanka, students had the opportunity to connect with each other, and gain valuable advice from ISLE students of the past in a conversation moderated by the Executive Director, the Program Director, and the Program Assistant. The images below capture the video conference call at various points of the discussion.

In this screenshot students smile as ISLE Alumna Emma Cutler tells them about some of her experiences in Sri Lanka.

Fall 2012 ISLE Program Director Jason Carbine (top right) explains the differences between the three sessions the academic calendar for the Program is divided into.

ISLE Alumna Kelsi Sullivan (top center) expands on her homestay experiences as well as her independent study.
Pre-Orientation with Language Partners in Sri Lanka
Below are a series of images from the orientation activities hosted by Executive Director Padma Holt for the language partners who will work with ISLE students this fall.