Student Spotlight Archives
Dian Kartikia, IELSP grantee from Pontianak
Through this program, I feel many big changes in my life, especially my English. This program is really important in my life, because after this program everything’s changes, my behavior, my English, my point of view about going abroad, etc. Moreover, studying English in a English Speaking Country was very helpful. We can learn many things about English directly from native speaker, and we knew how to study English through the easiest way.
Steven Talism - Ohio University, Fall 2008
On the whole, getting the IELSP scholarship was very beneficial for me. I have learned many lessons and had many experiences. I start getting use to with punctuality; I am to be a well-prepared human; I am eager to read more; I more appreciate people’s rights; and I am more open-minded. Therefore, I find out that there are many positive values that I got after I joined the IELSP.More >>
Hilman Rahman, IELSP student from Karawang
Two months are not a long time, but it is enough for me to learn something about life. Within two months in US, I could see and learn many things. The first thing is I could see how people appreciated each other, for example they always smile and say thank you or I really appreciate it after I had helped them. More >>
Sabarniati, IELSP student from Aceh Besar
Being an International student is amazing. I have been very interested in being an International student in a place where I am able to not only improve my English but also build my personality and increase my insight about the diversity as well. I have been studying at Ohio University for almost two months because I am a member of IELSP (the Indonesia English Language Study Program). I have gotten many experiences since I have been here. The program has been managed well with so many interesting activities both in learning English and culture. More >>
Moch Syifa, IELSP student from Yogyakarta
This is my first time to study abroad. I think I’m so lucky because I can study in United States. Many people said that United States is the best place to study and to learn about tolerance and multiculturalism.
First day when I was arrived in Tucson, Arizona, I got jet lag. Because it was very long trip, it was about a 20 hour trip from my country to the United States. But I really enjoyed it. That was a great experience. Read the Full Text>>
IELSP students attending USC's program had a chance to share part of their culture with fellow EPI students, Columbia elementary and secondary school students as well as several members of USC and Columbia community. At the show the students demonstrated traditional dance, fashion and artifacts. After the show the IELSP students participated in a cultural celebration. More Images >>