New ELS Center to open on the campus of McNeese State University: ELS/Lake Charles

October 29, 2015

ELS Language Centers is thrilled to announce that a new Center will be opening on the campus of McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana! ELS/Lake Charles is due to open its doors on January 11, 2016.

McNeese State University
McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles, one of the fastest growing cities in  Louisiana, half way between Houston and New Orleans.  Over 8,000 students can choose from more than 70 degree programs offered by the Colleges of Business, Education, Engineering and Technology, Graduate Studies, Liberal Arts, Nursing and Science.
For the fourth consecutive year, McNeese has been ranked in Tier One in the Best Regional Universities—South category in the 2015 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” published by U.S. News and World Report. McNeese was also ranked in the top 50 among the top public schools in the southern region. McNeese's College of Engineering ranks third among all public and private institutions in the nation with the greatest lifetime return on investment for its engineering majors.

McNeese was one of the first universities in the nation to offer courses in Innovation Engineering that teach students in all majors how to create, communicate and commercialize ideas, products and services. The recently opened SEED Center is home to the university’s student business incubator and high-tech interactive Innovation Lab.

In addition to the great programs, McNeese is located in a warm, sunny climate, making it a great place to live and learn!

Lake Charles, Louisiana
The unique culture and personality of Southwest Louisiana make students feel at home while exploring the area’s casinos, golf greens, live music, Cajun cuisine and restaurants, not to mention the year round warm, sunny climate, perfect for outdoor sports.

Lake Charles is centrally located half way between the major U.S. metropolitan areas of Houston, Texas and New Orleans and offers a safe, easily accessible community that is a perfect place to live and learn.

Fun Things to See and Do in and around Lake Charles, Louisiana

• Festival Capital of Louisiana: Known as the Festival Capital of Louisiana, Lake Charles boasts over 75 fairs and festivals including Mardi Gras, the Contraband Days Pirate Festival and the Cajun Music & Food Festival.
• Creole Nature Trail All-American Road: Students looking for an outdoor adventure can explore the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road, an over 180-mile route through local wildlife habitats and refuges, Gulf beaches and swamp tours.
• Museums and Cultural Attractions: The Southwest Louisiana region is rich in culture. Students can visit local art galleries and shows, enjoy live music, visit the Henning Cultural Center, or visit one of the seven area museums.

Watch for further news about this exciting January 11, 2016, opening!