Category: Our students

Minor in possession: At the age of 20, Nikcole Manriquez isn’t old enough to buy alcohol, but she already owns her own hairstyling business. How cool is it to be Nikcole Manriquez? Nikcole was 17 years old when she enrolled at La’ James International College. She graduated from our Johnston campus just one year later at the…

Meet Bevy Savitski, a Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Fort Dodge. See what fears & excitements she had when first starting school… “My fear was my age. I was worried about my age because I chose to start my career later in life. After starting school I realized that this was not…

The day after Christmas, for most people, is the day for taking down holiday decorations, getting back to work, or joining a gym. It was that way for Shadia McCullough too, until about a year and a half ago when her grandmother died on December 26th. While most of us were gearing up for New…

Meet Cile Gilbert from LJIC – Cedar Falls & learn what extra skills she says will stick with her for the rest of her life… “I think one of the biggest things that will stick with me for the rest of my life is the confidence I have built in myself while in school. Also the…

Meet Kendalyn DaVolt, a Graduate from the Cosmetology program at La’ James International College in Iowa City. See what Kendalyn has to say about her LJIC journey… “I am truly grateful for the education & hands on training I received while I was a student. I feel when I left the program that I was very prepared for…

New LJIC graduate, Amanda Houston, pushes the boundaries of style, cosmetology and the latest hair trends. “I’m a total hair nerd.” That’s Amanda Houston talking. She’s LJIC’s Featured Student of the Week. She’s calling herself a hair nerd and we kind of like the sound of it. But what does it mean to be a “hair…

Meet Katie Sleeth from La’ James International College in Des Moines. Katie’s LJIC journey started in the Esthetics program. She has since then graduated and is now a current Massage Therapy student scheduled to graduate in November 2015. “When I first started LJIC in the Esthetics program, I was nervous about the teachers & the…

Former LJIC Standout Student Bopha Mom-Baccam, cherishes the opportunity to make people feel good about how they look. That’s what being an Esthetician is about. Story: Her shoulders are slumped & life seems heavy. The woman sits in the chair of an upscale beauty salon. Her loyal husband stands by her side, gently holding her hand….

Meet Danielle Cook from La’ James International College in Davenport. Danielle is a Cosmetology student who enjoys using Social Media outlets to discover & practice new ideas & trends in the industry! “One thing that everyone should know about me is that I LOVE Makeup! Most of my hobbies are practicing new looks or very…

Who’s number one? Jaleisa Shantel is the first person to graduate from the Cedar Rapids – La’ James International College Campus. Being the first person to do something is pretty special. Many of us weren’t born in time to have a chance at being the first person to accomplish this thing or that. George Washington…