Mexico
Which ELC program did you attend?
I attended the Intensive English Online (ELPI-O) program.
What made your English program special?
The fact of getting to know other cultures like a Canadian was something wonderful! We learnt a lot of things in the course, especially when we interacted with other people from different places. In addition the discussions and activities to know the different mindsets of everyone of the class made the course very nice.
Before your program at UVic, what part of learning English did you struggle with?
Speaking and writing was always something difficult for me, especially on some tests, that's why I tried to do my best in those aspects of this course.
How did studying online help achieve your English learning goals?
It's something great studying online because I have to be autonomous and responsible, I learnt a lot of things per week, so I had to organize my time very well, in an academic way.
How will improved English skills help you in the future?
In many goals that I have in a working field, school or opportunities around the world, nowadays English is essential especially to get an opportunity in another country.
Just go ahead, without fear, do your best! Try to practice your English—it doesn't matter if it is not perfect. Be consistent and enthusiastic, make new friends and make questions about everything that you have a doubt about.