USA
“Shorten time and save cost.
I would like to recommend High School Completion Program because it shortens almost 2 years and also saves your cost. Community college’s expense is quite cheaper than university’s. Moreover, it is easier to adapt yourself due to its, not too big, size. So, you can find many Asians around here. There are plenty of Pre-Sessional English courses for you.”
For KorPunGun, they take care of me well when I have issues. Their location is also located at a very convenient location to visit
Mai, Shoreline Community College
Program : High School Completion, 2+2 University Transfer
Further Study : New York University
“You shall not miss Seattle,
I guarantee. There is no regret at all and full of good atmosphere waiting ahead. Seattle is not a big City like New York. It is just a small city but significantly impacts the States due to the ports. There are no people crowed here. This city is cozy and comfortable. It used to be one of the most livable city of America. Last but not least, it’s named as a romantic city because the sky is often overcast and the rain always falls down.
I want to express my gratitude toward everyone from KorPunGun for taking good care of me since I applied until arriving here. You guys also visited me at University of Washington. (Laugh) Everyone is really nice.”
Tone, University of Washington
Program : Intensive English Program (IELP)
Further Study : Valparaiso University
“I think, I grew up a lot.
I faced with many big and small problems. I had to live apart from my family but it also made me believe that finally I could survive through those burdens. Living here taught me to cope with my own problems. I found that handling with trouble my own self is better than waiting for others to help me. So, I strongly agree, coming here was the best idea ever.”
P, Shoreline Community College
Program : 2+2 University Transfer
Further Study : University of Washington
“Everyone speaks English.
Firstly, I was scared and not bold to speak English with others. I was nervous that I would not be able to listen and reply them because I was not good at English by that time. However, when I study, they never look down on my accent which is still Thai accent. Everyone here is so friendly, so I’m fearless to speak English more often.”
Ploy, Shoreline Community College
Program : 2+2 University Transfer
Further Study : University of Florida
“I was so worried about boarding school.
But when I arrived and started living here, I felt like home and found myself more confident. Due to my various foreign friends, we all have to talk in English. I think my English skill is absolutely better than before.”
Minnie, CATS Academy
Program : High School, Grade 12th (Senior Year)
Further Study : University of Massachusetts Boston
“I worked as a Peer Mentor.
It was the precious experience. Even though it was really tiring that caused me work overload, but I learned many things about working and time management. I realized what they need from my duty, what can I take possibilities, my strength and my weakness. I improved my communicative and approaching skills which helped me to understand others better.”
Ta-krai, Shoreline Community College
Program : 2+2 University Transfer
Further Study : Seattle University
“We could transfer credits.
Subjects’ credits that we learned from Green River could be transferred to university. Furthermore, university generously supports students. When we would like to apply, they ask for essay with the topic they could not see on transcript. My college also has workshop informing about how to write this proper essay.”
Khong-kwhan, Green River College
Program : High School Completion, 2+2 University Transfer
Further Study : Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University
“I wish I could study about Aviation.
I want to be a commercial pilot but have not decided what airline I would work with yet. Recently, my solid goal is to enter Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University. Afterwards, I’m totally sure I could make the right decision there.”
James, Green River College
Program : High School Completion, 2+2 University Transfer
Major : Aviation
Further Study : Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University
“I was satisfied with language study.
When I arrived here, I didn’t have a lot of university-level course, I needed to take Pre-Sessional English courses before. Nevertheless, I still favored those subjects. Compared with right now, I found back then was really easier. There were neither tough schedule nor classes. I joyfully studied only English which I could use its benefits to the last.”
Mind, Green River College
Program : High School Completion, 2+2 University Transfer
Further Study : University of Wisconsin, Madison
“It always has been my dream to seek for new experience,
new friends and new places. American educational system is what I believe that could improve and develop my skills to reach world-class standard. That’s why I need to go to USA.
Peng, Lewis-Clark State College
Program : ESL Tourism Business Management
PHILIPPINES
“Speak English without frightening moment.
For those who want to study abroad, I think Philippines is a good choice. We don’t have to be “too panic” to use English in our daily life. People here are friendly and amiable. If they cannot communicate with me, they will realize and speak English to me instead. They actually simplify conversation to be easily understandable for me. This persuades me not to be ashamed to speak English anymore.
Kade, IDEA Cebu
Program : ESL
“Study with safe zone.
I felt like it was the free space. My study abroad was like going into the safe zone where could I gain my knowledge without any harmful feeling. I didn’t see myself as a stupid. I was not afraid that I would be judged if I spoke anything wrong.”
James, Beci
Program : ESL
“Everyone here is so friendly.
That’s why I have no worry to speak English more often. All teachers are ready to teach me. It is ok to speak wrong. Just try to speak and speak out loud are better than stay quiet. No one ever denied to help me. Friends are nice and kind either, so it leaves me less homesick.”
Ja, SMEAG Sparta Campus
Program : ESL
“Teachers were kind-hearted to me.
Personally, I might be lucky to study with all American accent teachers. So, I could practice speaking and listening as I was studying in real America. I studied with a skillful teacher, who has a lot of experience, since the first month of my class. He was both good listener and great helper. If I pronounced incorrectly or wrote grammatically incorrect, he would revise them for me.”
Sarah, EV Academy
Program : ESL
“Coming here makes me grow up.
The most important is to correctly match our pronunciation with words. Teacher focused on my speaking and accent which needed to be improved. Fortunately, they have one-on-one course. When I had problems, teacher could assist me directly. This was so impressive, so I could found myself developed speaking skill a lot because I talked in English almost a whole day.
Pow, IDEA Academia
Program : ESL
“I’m pleased with my friendly teachers.
At first, I was excited for private course, but everything turned out really fine when I started studying. Teacher was so nice, trying to explain what I did not understand until I went to the right direction. Even I barely speak English then, he encouraged me to get along with English. Personally, I prefer English speaking.”
Phoo-khan, Philinter Education Center
Program : ESL
“Study here, speak English every day.
Teachers persuaded us to speak often. Course instruction is also effective. Teachers clearly explained information and details. If students did not understand, we could ask them for further explanation until we got their points. Most of it, all of them were so nice and friendly. From a guy who could not speak any single word, I’m not terrified when I have to speak English anymore.”
Ball, Monol
Program : ESL
“I’m impressed with teachers here.
They earnestly paid attention to students. As we did not understand, they tended to explain for those who were not pretty good at English or could not well communicate. We would be encouraged to try speaking. Afterwards, We understood many things better. About living, there was not different from Thailand that much. I didn’t have to seriously adjust myself.”
Gam, Philinter
Program : ESL