Category: Our students

Congratulations to former LJIC student for winning Massage Heights’ national award given to their Skin Care Provider of the Year. Wow. La’ James International College would like to salute former student, Doree Henderson. The LJIC graduate was recently honored as Massage Heights Skin Care Provider of the Year. Doree took home the award after being…

La’ James International College Cosmetology student Tabitha Stille is hearing footsteps… And it’s lighting her heart on fire. Why try? The answer to this question is a little different for each of us. But for each individual success story, there is always a unique answer. Meet Tabitha Stille a Cosmetology student at La’ James International…

Bella Kim is set to begin her career in Cosmetology after she graduates from La’ James International College – Des Moines in July. She’s getting a jump on the competition by developing her online presence while still in school. Wondering what to do when an ombre* goes wrong? Maybe you’re daydreaming of a sun-kissed bob?…

Meet Shekinah Brooks, a Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Cedar Rapids. Shekinah shares some of her favorite moments & tells us the people who have played a huge role during her LJIC journey… “Mrs. Tichy goes out of her way to make sure we understand. She cares for us like we are her own…

Meet Jessica Niggebrugge, an Esthetics student at La’ James International College in Davenport. Jessica is already a licensed Cosmetologist. She decided to go into the Esthetics program so she could expand her knowledge in the beauty industry… “On my first day I was excited about the fact that I was going to learn more &…

Meet Toccara Hogan, a Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Des Moines. Toccara tells us why she chose LJIC… “Admissions was very nice and friendly. They gave me the extra push that I needed to start school.” Do you remember your first appointment?: “It was a men’s haircut. I was terrified. It went…

She’s not Wonder Woman. There’s no lasso of truth or invisible airplane. On the other hand, she is a swimsuit model and she has competed in Miss Iowa USA – and done well. She’s also rescued dogs. She’s rescued cats. She’s made the dean’s list five time and even earned a bachelor’s degree from the…

In just over a year, LJIC student Bradly Bish has transformed his career path. Originally from a town with three stoplights, he’s giving himself the green light to one day head out to California. About one year ago. That’s when Bradly Bish walked into La’ James International College for the first time as a student….

Meet Samantha Erickson, a Cosmetology student at La’ James International College in Fremont. Samantha tells us why she chose LJIC to finish her education… “I remember when I toured the college. The staff was so nice & the atmosphere was great! Everyone was smiling & helpful. Being a transfer student from another college I was a…

Life’s path took this LJIC student from Iowa to Georgia to Germany and back again. “God gave me the talent to do hair and makeup, but I didn’t pursue it out of high school,” It’s Eara Nimmers talking. The standout atLa’ James International College attends the Cedar Rapids campus and we’re chatting about how the…