The transition from the EAP classroom to the college campus and external community can be difficult. Surviving and thriving requires more than just academic skills. In fact, social integration is often as challenging as academic issues. This presentation will discuss a number of these challenges. It will show how to go beyond classroom-based tasks by taking students into the community and/or bringing the community into the classroom. Through a series of activities and examples, teachers will learn ways to help students overcome the fear, anxiety, and isolation that can limit their success after EAP.
