ELC Ambassadors

Meet and send an email to an international student who has attended the ELC.

Name: Amani

Home: Saudi Arabia

Email: amani.abuladel@du.edu

Area of Study: Computer Engineering

"I think the ELC is one of the strongest English centers in the U.S. The ELC helped me to improve my English language. In addition, I liked the ELC teachers and staff because they were so friendly and helpful to me when I was studying. I advise all students who want to learn English apply at the ELC."

Name: Jean-Claude Nkurikiyinka

Home: Rwanda

Email: tsinda1@yahoo.fr

PhD in Sustainable Agriculture

He says, "I continue working for ISD (Initiative for Sustainable Development) and continue to follow the November election in the United States.

Greet all ELC people. I hope to visit you one day again and I 'm very happy to continue play the ELC Ambassador in Africa (in Rwanda and in the Great Lakes Region in particular)."

You can read more about Jean-Claude at http://www.du.edu/today/stories/2007/11/2007-11-15-elc.html

Name: Julia Marggraff

Home: Germany

Email: julia.knipp@gmx.net

Area of Study: Education

"If you really want to improve your English you should go to the ELC at DU. There's a lot to learn in classes like "reading", "speaking", "grammar", "research" and "writing". The teachers and staff are great, very friendly and helpful. And it's not only the classes, the ELC also helps you to join a variety of attractions to get to know the country, other nice people and - of course - to improve your English.

It's like a big family far away from home! I really had a great time there!"

Name: Fumie Murase

Home: Japan

Email: sweetprincessfumie0126@yahoo.co.jp

Area of study: English

"It was very exciting while I was studying at the ELC. The ELC gave me a wonderful program; therefore, my English has improved remarkably. Although I was not good at
speaking in front of many people when I began to go to the ELC, there were many chances to speak in front of other students and teachers. At that time, I was very nervous
and I did not know how I should talk. However, the teachers and my classmates helped, supported, and encouraged me a lot. Consequently, I overcame my weakness. I
was glad to meet the great teachers and classmates like them. Also, I really loved the ELC's atmosphere because everyone was like my family. I really miss them. Therefore, if you want to improve your English and have a lot of fun, you should go to the ELC!!!!!"

Name: Yao-Chun Chang

Home: Taiwan

Email: Yao-Chun.Chang@du.edu

Area of Study: M.S. in Finance at DU

Yao-Chun says, "The ELC provides us excellent and professional learning environment. I learned how to enjoy my life and how to efficiently improve English from classmates and instructors, and I am confident with my English skills after challenging and interesting quarters.

Instructors' efforts helped me get involved in the big family quickly and smoothly. This is a diverse and worthy place for you to study.."

He graduated from the Graduate Preparation Program.

Name: Daria Smirnova

Home: Russia

Email: dasha_kleo@mail.ru

Area of Study: Business

"I was studying at the ELC during the summer quarter 2004. I had a great time. I met very pleasant and wonderful teachers, kind and good students from all the different countries. I can tell you that the ELC is a very good school to study and to improve your English because the ELC has an effective system of education. You won't have any problems with anything because all the teachers and staff are very helpful. You can also see a lot of points of interest in Denver.

Name: Mariana Lazo

Home: Venezuela

Email: lazomariana@gmail.com

Area of study: Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership at the University of Denver

"Studying at the ELC has been a wonderful and unique experience. I met great people, and not only did I improve my English a whole lot, but I also learned about different cultures," says Mariana.

Name: Thiti Waikavee

Home: Thailand

Email: nat2zpo@hotmail.com

Area of Study: Environment and Natural Resources - LLM at the University of Denver Law School

"By increasing your education, preparing your English abilities, making you believe in your capability before opening the door of the university, the ELC helps you achieve your goals. The ELC, with its high standards of teachers and staff, helped me do all of these things."

Name: Kholoud Hassan

Home: Egypt

Email: lucky_66_me@yahoo.com

Area of Study: English Literature at Grinnell College

"The ELC provides an enriching cultural diversity. In addition, the ELC has a significant role in teaching English and preparing students for university life."

Name: Nour-Eddine Labiad

Home: Morocco

Email: nlabiad2003@yahoo.com

Area of Study: Communications at Rutgers

"You wanna learn English? Come to the English Language Center and share your learning and experiences with kind teacher and staff that are interested in knowing about you, your culture and your country."

Name: Lina Salah

Home: Jordan

Email: leenasalah22@yahoo.com

Area of Study: English Literature at the University of Alabama-Huntsville

"The ELC is the perfect place to learn and love. Warm memories about this place bring back places, faces and friends. The ELC always brings to mind the thoughts and hopes I shared with friends and teachers. It is a unique place for a unique experience," says Lina.

Name: Ahmad Almarzooqi

Home: UAE

Email: aalmarzo@du.edu

Area of Study: Accounting

"I was lucky enough to join the ELC as it's not only a place to learn the right English but also the right place to meet different and new global classmates and friends," says Ahmad.

Name: Karin Franco

Home: Brazil

Email: kamissoes@bol.com.br

Area of Study: Veterinary

Karin was one of the ELC's outstanding Latin American students. She played soccer on the intramural team and taught other students about rodeos, particuarly when the ELC took a field trip to Denver's Stock Show.

Name: Paul Noguera Cevallos

Home: Ecuador

Email: pnogue1@msn.com

Area of Study: Architecture

"I studied at the ELC during the fall quarter 2006. I had a great time. I met very good and wonderful teachers, and also students from all over the world. I can tell you that the ELC is a very good school to study and to improve your English because the ELC has an effective system of education."