March 8, 2017

Cedar Falls is celebrating their Spring 2017 Graduates! 

Tonight we congratulate & celebrate our Spring 2017 Graduates at La’ James International College Cedar Falls! Staff & Students in Cedar Falls decided they wanted to celebrate them on social media too with a little something extra… a #Throwback image and some advice for future & current students! ?

CONGRATULATIONS TO SARA!

la-james-international-college-cedar-falls-sara

What has been your most memorable moment while in Cosmetology school?:

“Being a Model for Tanya, Jackie and Shantina for the CBI Competition in Des Moines. “

What advice would you give to new students?:

“Be on time! If you’re late 3 times a week, that’s 45 minutes a week and 4 hours a month of time that you’ll have to make up.”

?????

CONGRATULATIONS TANAYA!

la-james-international-college-cedar-falls--tanaya

What inspired you to pursue a career in the Health & Beauty Industry?:

“Watching movies, shows & looking at pictures motivated me to try! With practice, I became good & began to challenge myself!”

What are your plans for the future?:

“To get my Associates Degree in Health & Beauty Management & to someday own my own salon & travel.“

?????

CONGRATULATIONS TO BOBBI JO!

la-james-international-college-cedar-falls-bobbi-jo

Oh my goodness… HOW CUTE is this picture of Bobbi Jo? Such a sweet smile… & she’s still got it too!

What are your plans for the future?:

“I plan to continue my education with the Cadet & Esthetics programs!”

What was your most memorable moment in school?:

“Going to Trend Vision and feeling all the positive energy & excitement of all the amazing, talented stylists! 2016 was the year that I should have failed and broken down with unexpected life events, but instead it pushed me harder to succeed and to not let anyone kill my SHINE!”

?????

CONGRATULATIONS TO AMANDA!… But we like to call her RED! ?

la-james-international-college-cedar-falls-red

What is your favorite quote?:

“Success is my only option, failure is not. So here is my shot, feet fail me not! This is the only opportunity that I’ve got!”

What are your plans for the future?:

“Here I come! I AM GOING TO SUCCED!”

?????

CONGRATULATIONS TO CLAIRE!

la-james-international-college-cedar-falls-claire

Such an adorable throwback picture of Claire!

When did you know you wanted to be a Cosmetologist?:

“While in school for nursing, I realized I wanted to do something related to my creative spirit! COSMETOLOGY!”

What advice would you give to current & future students?:

“Realize that in order to achieve your goals, you have to work hard! Try your best to show up & learn to take time for yourself.”

?????

CONGRATULATIONS TO ABBY!

la-james-international-college-cedar-falls-abby

Awe… check out Abby’s Throwback picture. She’s styling her momma Linda’s hair! AND WOWZA… Abby your curls are super cute!!! ?

What inspired you to become a Cosmetologist?:

“I always wanted to do it! I was unhappy in my current job so I finally decided to just go for it!”

What was your most memorable moment in school?:

“The first day of texture class and wrapping perms, Mrs. Dierks told me I was a natural.”

?????

CONGRATULATIONS TO TAE!

la-james-international-college-cedar-falls-tae

What are your plans for the future?:

“Start here in Cedar Falls at Smart Stylesto get my experience before moving to Florida!”

What is your best memory at LJIC?:

“Chicago ABS 2016! Seeing the talent was awesome!”

?????

CONGRATULATIONS TO NICOLE!

la-james-international-college-cedar-falls-nicole

What advice would you give to future students?:

“Remember what you’re trying to achieve and stay focused!”

What inspired you to become a cosmetologist?:

“It’s fun and I enjoy it, so it’s not work to me! Making people look good and feel good… I love it!”

?????

CONGRATULATIONS TO JACKIE!

la-james-international-college-cedar-falls-jackie

What inspired you to pursue a career in Cosmetology?:

“THE NANNY! Seeing her hair got me started on teasing my hair!”

What are your plans for the future?:

“To take Esthetics and keep learning! I really want to braid hair in Africa!”

?????

CONGRATULATIONS TO SAM!

la-james-international-college-cedar-falls-sam

What is your favorite LJIC memory?:

“Fun times smiling with classmates! LJIC is family!”

What are your plans for the future?:

“To build my business in a Day Spa.”

?????

CONGRATULATIONS TO SHANTINA!

la-james-international-college-cedar-falls--shantaina

What is your best LJIC memory?:

“Competitions! And ABS!”

What are your plans for the future?:

“To work at a full service salon and eventually move to where it is warm.”

?????

Congratulations to you all! We are so proud of you and wish you the VERY best as you continue your journeys! Please always stay in touch!

la-james-international-college---cake

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *