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ESL and ELL Students at MWCC are Making a Significant Impact

By editorialteam on February 14, 2025

By Régulo Moreno | Assistant Editor

Photo from MWCC

English as a second language (ESL) students at MWCC significantly impact the college, other students, their families, and the local economy. Their language skills and cultural knowledge can benefit local businesses and industries; strengthening the region’s economy, particularly in areas like Gardner and Leominster.

Professor Bolaños, Associate Professor of ESL, said, “Being bilingual isn’t just a cool skill to have – it’s a major advantage in today’s job market.” With one out of three students speaking a language other than English, the campus is buzzing with linguistic and cultural diversity. Through specialized programs like ESL for Business and ESL for the Medical Field, MWCC tailors language learning to meet specific professional needs, allowing students to transform bilingualism into a tool for success. read more

Hispanic Heritage: A Celebration

By editorialteam on September 30, 2024

Quotes collected by Elysian Alder and Jordan Chila | Editors-in-Chief

Photos by Natalia Oliver

On Thursday, September 19 2024, the ESL Club hosted a Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the
Leominster Campus, welcoming the entire MWCC community to honor Hispanic culture. Attendees
enjoyed authentic cuisine, danced to lively Latino music, and gained invaluable insights from keynote speaker Dr. Irene Hernandez.

“I’m from Uruguay; It’s hard to choose a few [of my favorite things from my country], but the people, the educational system and the food are my top three. It was a meaningful experience for me personally, as a proud Spanish immigrant, to be part of this celebration. This event was a reminder of the rich tapestry of cultures and traditions that make up our community.” read more

(Archive December 2011) Student Life Hoping to Bring Workshops and Clubs to Leominster Campus

By editorialteam on August 21, 2024

By Jonathan Jones | Observer Contributor

A recent survey was passed out to students at the Leominster campus in an effort to gauge interest in starting clubs and workshops at that MWCC satellite location. Some of the questions asked of students included, how many weeks would you like the workshops to run, and what type of activities would you like the workshops to cover. In addition, students were asked if they would be willing to spend as little as a dollar or as much as $10.

“What we are trying to do is build a bridge to the Student Life office to provide something outside of the classroom that could be co-curricular in nature, that would give a more comprehensive feel to the campus overall,” said Leominster Dean John Walsh. read more