Category: Admissions
Boston University Responds to the Recent Executive Order
The Center for English Language and Orientation Programs (CELOP) has been a part of Boston University for over 40 years. In that time, CELOP has welcomed thousands of students from around the world who wanted to improve their English and strive towards a degree program or advance in their professional career.
The president of Boston University, Robert Brown, recently published a letter addressing the recent Executive Order that impacts entry into the United States by individuals from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.
To quote President Brown:
“The new administration’s executive order to temporarily ban people from seven Muslim nations from entering the United States is fundamentally inconsistent with the values that are the bedrock of higher education, and indeed, of our pluralistic, welcoming society.”
We advise students to read this announcement by BU’s International Student and Scholar’s Office (ISSO) about the Executive Order. If you are a student or scholar from one of the above countries and currently in the United States in any non-immigrant status, (e.g., B, F, J, H, O, TN, etc.) the ISSO would advise against travel outside the United States.
CELOP fully supports President Brown and upholds the University’s long-standing commitment to international education and to the promotion of global understanding and goodwill.
CELOP will continue to welcome, educate, and support students from around the world.
If you have any questions or concerns about applying to CELOP, please email us at celop@bu.edu
Boston University students express their concerns about the Executive Order.
CELOP College and University Fair
On Wednesday, October 19th, CELOP hosted its tenth College and University Fair. The fair takes place every year and gives students the opportunity to speak with admissions representatives from universities around Boston and the Northeast.
Representatives from 13 Massachusetts and Rhode Island schools answered students’ questions about their graduate and undergraduate programs. Many CELOP students were interested in schools right in Boston and they also had a chance to find out about programs at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island, Springfield College, and Western New England University. Over 100 students attended the fair. A student from Chile said, "The fair was very helpful and I learned more about the degree programs I'm interested in."
All CELOP students have access to our Academic Advisor who helps students with the university application process. The College and University Fair is one way we provide students with the opportunity to learn more about applying to universities in the U.S.
Summer Students at CELOP
This May, CELOP admitted hundreds of students to our summer 1 programs.
We asked students during summer check-in how they heard about CELOP and their future plans. Watch the video below to meet students from Venezuela, Thailand, China, Japan, and Saudi Arabia and how they learned about CELOP.
"The people here (at CELOP) are really friendly and very kind. It's very nice to be here!"
CELOP Students Accepted to Degree Programs
Every semester, CELOP celebrates students who have been admitted to universities across the country. This spring semester, 65 CELOP students were accepted to degree programs beginning in the fall, including 51 for undergraduate programs and 14 for graduate programs.
Students were accepted into programs such as business, biomedical engineering, cyber security, law, education, and finance at universities including Boston University, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, University of Southern California, University of California Irvine, and many more.
Congratulations to all accepted students!
CELOP Associate Director Colin Large congratulated all the students who were accepted to degree programs.
Congratulations to all the students and
we wish you all the best in pursuing your degree!
Accepted to Master's Degree Programs
Haifa Alfaqih, Northeastern University
Sulaiman Alamro, Georgetown
Abdullah Alanezi, Rochester Institute of Technology
Abdullah Alzahrani, Rochester Institute of Technology
Yazeed Aljuhani, University of Southern California
Ohoud Alyousef, Boston University
Ahmed Alshareef, Johns Hopkins University
Meshal Mitchell Alshammari, Northeastern University
Nahhal Bukhari, Lesley University
Abdulkarim Aljayzani, Georgia State University
Mohammed Khattab, University of Southern California
Saeed Alasmare, Seton Hall University
Thanawit Hongkoo, Northeastern University
Afnan Alabdulatif, George Washington University
Accepted to Undergraduate Degree Programs
Abdulaziz Mass, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Mohammad Alyaqoub, Arizona State University
Nouf Alduaij, Arizona State University
Abdullwase Ismaeil, Michigan State University or University of Missouri
Tian Tian, Villanova University
Shuning Yin, Purdue
Ahmad Alawadhi, Boston University
Hao-Ping Keiko Chuang, Boston University
Samuella Dossou, University of Toronto
Sara Bourashed, Arizona State University
Mohammed Al-Khateeb, Northeastern University
Ali Alsadah, Penn State University
Nezar Allismail, University of Arizona
Faisal Alsadah, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Ahmad Alkhomri, University of Arizona Tucson
Biagio Assemien, Fisher College
Henan Li, East Los Angeles Community College
Rania Benabdelali, Suffolk University
Mariangel Hernandez Contreras, MCPHS
Motassem Kanna, Fisher University
Faisal Khaled S Aalouh, University of Wisconsin
Abdullah Abu Alshuor, North Carolina State
Yasmeen Abuzeid, University of Wisconsin
Roua Ajawi, University of California Irvine
Abdulrahman Al-Sudairi, Penn State University
Aseel Albeshri, University of Wisconsin
Abduljabbar Alhamood, Boston University
Nouf Alharbi, Boston University
Faris Aljamed, Boston University
Azzam Almatrafi, Virginia Tech
Khlifa Alnaim, Boston University
Abdulshaheed Alqunber, Boston University
Batool Altaher, University of Washington
Mohammed Bader, Virginia Tech
Meshal Binmitaab, University of California Davis
Lujain Fatta, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
Ghassan Filimban, University of California Irvine
Abdulrahman Abdu, University of Missouri Columbia
Mohammed Al Hashel, University of North Carolina Charlotte
Abdullah Alaboudi, Penn State University
Hamad Alalyan, University of North Carolina Charlotte
Azzam Alansari, University of Missouri Columbia
Abdulaziz Aldamashqi, Illinois Institute of Technology
Nasser Alhammad, Penn State University
Abdlrahman Alharbi, University of North Carolina Charlotte
Osaid Ali, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Omar Alnamasi, University of North Carolina Charlotte
Ziyad Alqahtani, Penn State University
Ali Alsunitan, University of Missouri Columbia
Abdullwase Ismaeil, University of Maryland
Hamzah Ismaiel, University of Missouri Columbia
Daughter of CELOP Alumnus
Eva Haoa is the daughter of Nicolas Haoa, an alumnus of CELOP who studied here 35 years ago. We recently posted an interview of the father-daughter duo on our CELOP YouTube channel.
We caught up with Eva Haoa in week 6 of her 12-week Spring program, right before the spring break and asked her a few questions:
Q: What do you like the most about being at CELOP?
Eva: The teachers. They are very kind. I learn a lot because of them.
Q: Your father gave you advice to make friends from all over the world. Have you done that?
Eva: Yes! I have made friends from Colombia and Venezuela. And I met one friend from China too. It is good because I speak English with her.
Q: Where are you going for spring break?
Eva: I will stay here in Boston. There is a lot to do in Boston!
Eva plans to continue studying at CELOP this summer semester.
Right: Eva poses for a photo with her friend Shuning Yin from China. Eva joined Student Life Coordinator Shelley Bertolino and 14 other CELOP students to volunteer at the local Cradles to Crayons organization.
Below: Eva has a conversation with John Kopec, her father’s teacher at CELOP 35 years ago. She was surprised to learn that her father was placed in the same level as her. John tells Eva about the day Nicolas and his classmates celebrated John’s birthday. As seen in the old photos in the video, they got him a birthday cake, and took a class photo outside the CAS building.
CELOP Launches New Summer Programs
CELOP launched two exciting new programs this week, designed to prepare students for success in their academic and professional careers: the University Readiness Program and the English for Engineering Program.
The 3-week University Readiness program is designed to help students adapt to life in the U.S. and to develop skills for academic and social interactions. There are three start dates in August to choose from so that students can enroll in the program that ends right before their university or college coursework begins.
The English for Engineering program is a 4-week program that develops the English language skills of aspiring engineers, and prepares them to enter the engineering job market. This program starts on July 25th and ends on August 19th.
Alan Broomhead, Managing Director of CELOP, explained the reason for launching these two new programs:
"Many international students are coming to the U.S. to study for degrees in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) fields, and need to be able to communicate their ideas clearly in English. And many international students find that even though they have attained a good score on the TOEFL, they are not fully prepared for the demands of degree-level studies here in the U.S. Our new programs address these students' needs."
You can learn more about each program by visiting their webpages:
University Readiness
English for Engineering
CELOP Alumnus Marcos Dos Santos Silva
For 40 years, Boston University has helped thousands of international students improve their English, prepared them for academic study at a U.S. university, and helped them apply and get accepted to a degree program.
Read about the experience of one of our former students, Marcos Dos Santos Silva from Brazil, who studied at CELOP in 2013.
Marcos volunteering at the Harvard Museum of Natural History.
How was your CELOP experience?
When I arrived in the U.S., everything was new for me. It was my first time traveling internationally. I had excellent teachers at CELOP and I am forever thankful to them. They helped me a lot, and not just with English, but with information, tips, and things related to my future studies. My time at CELOP was really good and I will be forever thankful to my teachers, advisor, and Boston University.
How did your experience at CELOP help you achieve your goals?
When I came to CELOP, I didn't speak English well. But after studying a lot, and with my teachers helping me, now I am able to communicate well with anybody. After CELOP, I went to Metropolitan College at Boston University to study two semesters of Biology and I also volunteered at the Harvard Museum of Natural History. CELOP was really important in helping me achieve these goals.
What would you say to a future CELOP student?
I have one word for you: Enjoy! Time goes fast, and for me, two semesters went really quickly. Go to all your classes, do all your homework, travel, make friends, and enjoy. CELOP is amazing!
CELOP Students Celebrate Academic Success
At the end of every semester, CELOP celebrates students who have been admitted to universities across the country.
During the Fall 2015 semester-end pizza party, Colin Large, CELOP’s Associate Director, read out the names and universities of 17 students from six countries who have been successful in their applications to universities from Massachusetts to Arizona. The graduate and undergraduate degrees they will pursue include Biomedical Engineering, Financial Economics, and Education. You can see the complete list of successful students below.
Some of the students accepted to universities together with
CELOP Associate Director Colin Large.
After the party, Alanoud Alsubhi spoke about her decision to come to CELOP and the factors that have helped her succeed.
"I chose CELOP because it's on the Boston University campus. I studied at CELOP for three semesters. The first two semesters I took English for Academic Purposes but then I switched to English for Science & Technology. I really loved it because I'm interested in science and we read interesting articles that helped me think more broadly. My teachers really helped me improve my English skills and also helped me with my college application essay. Judy, the Academic Advisor, also helped me with my application. Thank you so much!"
Alanoud Alsubhi from Saudi Arabia.
Students Accepted to Universities
Accepted to Master's Degree Programs
Amal Altuwaiyan, Saudi Arabia, Boston College
Jing Chen, China, Boston University
Nadia Alghamdi, Saudi Arabia, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Selma Ba-Sulouh, Saudi Arabia, Boston Architectural College
Accepted to Undergraduate Degree Programs
Abdulaziz Alarifi, Saudi Arabia, Arizona State University
Abdullah Alarifi, Saudi Arabia, Arizona State University
Nawaf Alhazmi, Saudi Arabia, Suffolk University
Fahad Almansour, Saudi Arabia, UC Boulder or Arizona State University
Abdulkarem Alqhtani, Saudi Arabia, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Ghala Alshamri, Saudi Arabia, Suffolk University
Alanoud Alsubhi, Saudi Arabia, Western New England University
Mohamed Elsenki, Libya, All Saints University
Oumar Gueye, Senegal, Boston University
Hassan Ibrahim, Saudi Arabia, University of Florida
Windel Koumba, Gabon, Suffolk University
Yoann Nguesso, France, Fisher College
Tairan Wang, China, Wheaton College
Congratulations to all the students and we wish you all the best in pursuing your degree!
Boston University Engineering Students and CELOP
The College of Engineering at Boston University, in collaboration with CELOP, is committed to developing the skills for success both as graduate students and future employees. The Global Engineering Career Readiness Program is a customized, four-week summer immersion program designed to prepare international students for success in the Masters’ program and their future careers.
Global Engineering Career Readiness Program is a collaborative effort of multiple staff, faculty, students and corporate partners. Watch the video to learn more about it.
"The English language instruction was really useful, but the information about American culture, humor, news and what to expect in the classroom was even more valuable. I feel better prepared for my classes in the fall."
Xiao - Master’s student in Materials Science and Engineering, People’s Republic of China
CELOP College Fair Appreciated by All
On Wednesday, October 7th, CELOP hosted its ninth College and University Fair. The Fair took place in the CELOP Lobby from 3 to 5 pm. CELOP prepares international students to enroll at Boston-area schools, including the New England Conservatory of Music and Wentworth Institute of Technology; and at BU schools and colleges, where students pursue degrees in fields including Economics, Engineering, Law, and many others. About 250 students from CELOP attended the Fair.
CELOP students learning about Bunker Hill Community College.
Many of the admissions representatives were surprised "at how many of the students had questions about graduate programs". One student from Saudi Arabia "enjoyed the opportunity to learn about schools offering (his) major in the area."
Students discussing options with MCPHS.
All CELOP students have access to our Academic Advisor who helps students with the university application process. The College and University Fair is one way we provide students with the opportunity to learn more about undergraduate and graduate programs in Boston and New England.
Over 200 students came to learn about 14 institutions from around New England.
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