Student opinions on the ESL program at the Division Street campus:

I think the staff is helpful. You get more attention from the teachers because the rooms are not too big and there are not too many students in the classes. The teachers are qualified--they have been teaching students from around the world. That makes them very patient and careful in teaching us. A wonderful college reputation for the first stepin college for international students.

--Sebastien, Haiti

This course has really improved my English. My teachers are very nice. They work hard to teach us. The classes are interesting, and students are very involved in the class activities.

--Jingli, China

This class is not too big, and the teachers pay attention to all of the students. It is comfortable and relaxing to study because the teachers know each other and understand our circumstances.

--Emiko, Japan

I like this ESL program.It is helping me study English. I have good teachers and friendly classmates. We are from different countries and we have different cultures, but now we are using the same language to talk to each other.

--Hongzhi, China

If you are a foreign student, you should take it. It's useful.

--Nassier, Yemen

Although the program is new to us, it is easy to use. We have active teachers. I am very much impressed. The classes are beneficial to me because as international students, we are learning each other's cultures, where our countries are on the map,and also correcting our pronunciations and knowing when to use past, present,and simple tenses. One nice thing about the classes is that the teachers are very active and even if you were feeling sleepy in the morning, when you enter the classes, they will keep you awake. We joke while learning and it make so you understand fast and have interest in what you are learning.Like the English say, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." I am, therefore, recommending these programs to other international students.Thank you!

--Sadiatou, The Gambia

This program builds your level of English. When I arrived, I didn't know how to put two words together, but now I can see my progress of writing because of their individual attention.

--Faduma, Somalia

I think the ESL program is very helpful to me. The teachers are very nice and patient with me. I like this class very much. I hope my English will get a big improvement in this class.

--Shuxian, China

Attendance is very important in this course, so my advice to the next generation is to attend all classes and do your best to come to class.

--Ahmed, Somalia