My name is Mizuko and I am from Japan. I studied English at ELS in Berkeley for five months and in Las Vegas for one month. I enjoyed the experience of studying with lots of international students and being exposed to different cultures at both schools. I often had dreams of studying abroad during different times in my life and at last I had the chance to realize my dream. It took a lot of pluck to start a new career at my age. Since I think it’s important to do the things we want to do, I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life thinking “if only I had done whatever...” I believe it is never too late to learn, therefore, I’m glad to have had the opportunity to study in the U.S. The reason I chose ELS was because they have great educational programs and a great reputation. Their nation-wide network that connects many universities and colleges throughout the U.S. also appealed to me. In fact, ELS fit my exact educational needs and I’m really satisfied with their programs to help students improve their English skills. Also, teachers are very friendly and helpful; they always gave me the added motivation to study more. Thanks to the wonderful faculty and classmates at ELS, I enjoyed a very good time there. If you are thinking about studying English, I’ll strongly recommend ELS; it’s well worth a try.- Mizuko Yamada
