Quotes
Our son changed a lot during (his time overseas). He became more independent, he developed a good sense of patriotism and love for his nation. His ideas became more objective and independent. He can debate, argue, and communicate better, explain his position. He has gained a lot of knowledge in USA and he wants to use that knowledge in his Motherland. Living far from his own country, he felt a greater sense of patriotism.
- Parents a program participant from Russia
I am the happiest father in the world because I have a daughter I can be proud of. Olia learned how to face new difficult challenges and to be self-confident, and these abilities make her stand out as a reliable business partner and a loyal friend. She tries to achieve everything by herself, because she fully understands now what "being independent" means. All this probably means a lot to my daughter, but it also means a lot to me, because there is nothing more important for a parent than to see his child prosperous and happy.
- Father of a program participant from Russia
If somebody had told me that I was going to spend all year at boarding school thousands of miles away from my home, I would have thought twice before saying yes. I had many concerns: what if I was not smart enough, what if students would not like me because of my nationality or language? Because of this I was very nervous and stressed. Fortunately, none of my expectations were true; people were nice and accommodating, studying was fun and cognitive, and I have found that I was not the only non-native speaker. Now I am honored to be an international student at one of the best boarding schools in the United States.
- Boarding School Student from Russia