Alumni Stories

Testmonial

In this inspirational series our alumni share, in their own words, stories of overcoming challenges, setting up pioneering projects, and bringing about positive change in the world.

Student Testimony – E.V.

Through the presentation experiences, not only have I had the chance to develop more professional Korean skills, but have also gained a lot of confidence in speaking Korean and even giving presentations in other classes as well.  With every new assignment, there are difficult vocabulary, grammar points, and new areas of Korean culture I have not studied before. I have also made life-long friendships and have the chance to meet up with peers on the mainland and even in Korea.

Student Testimony – K.S.

As someone who could barely even talk in their first language as a child, I am often surprised by myself as I partake in presentations entirely in a second language. Especially when only three years ago, I could only ask where the bathroom was with stuttering. It is a...

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Student Testimony – A.A.

By joining the Korean Flagship Program, I have been able to reach levels of fluency and professionalism that I never thought were possible for me. This opportunity has reignited my passion for language learning, and I continue to be impressed by the progress I and my...

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Student Testimony – L.Y.

My first couple semesters after joining the Korean Language Flagship, I felt very welcomed and felt a sense of community. I have made countless amazing memories with peers and teachers, and I look forward to new experiences at the Korean Language Flagship. Being in...

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Student Testimony – J.B.

The process of creating, editing, and working on my presentations has been very detailed. From outlines to audio recordings of practicing my presentation, a lot of work and help has gone into it. Seeing a topic grow into a PPT, which is accompanied by audio recordings...

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Student Testimony – H.S.

The presentations were a great learning experience that expanded my knowledge beyond just the language but also on social and economic issues in Korea present at hand. It provided a space for me to culminate my learning throughout the course into a presentation,...

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