Michael H .
First-year Chinese, Summer 2007
Beloit College Student

"The CLS program was one of the most challenging and fulfilling summers of my life. I not only learned a foundation for a new language but by overcoming the challenges of the course I was able to learn about my own limitations. Upon completion of the course I had a deep sense of pride and accomplishment. The course not only advanced my language ability but prepared me for the challenges of a regular school year. I attribute much of my success to abilities of the faculty. The combination of professors, teaching assistants, and tutors enhanced my experience by guiding me through my development and pushing me to achieve personal goals. My favorite part of the program is having peers who are sharing the same challenges and working together to advance our knowledge of the target language. To sum up my experience, I must say that the CLS program is extraordinarily challenging and most importantly worth every second."