Meet our Current Students:
Camila Gomez, Colombia
When Camila Gomez first came to CELOP in Summer 2017, she was initially planning on staying for only 6 weeks. “I wasn’t going to come back after the summer, but after I studied here for 6 weeks, I liked it so much that I convinced my parents to let me come back to study more.” Now studying in CELOP’s 12-week Part-Time 10 program, Camila credits both her classmates and teachers for making her experience so impactful. “During summer it was incredible. I think my proficiency really changed. The level of my classmates was incredible. It was a very, very good group. More
Staff Spotlight: A moment with…
Ketan Gajria
What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most? I’m naturally curious and enjoy meeting students and education professionals from other cultures. Spending a week at BU can be like taking a trip around the world given the diversity of learners here. What did you do before working at CELOP? I had two amazing experiences that I can share with you. First, I studied the Arabic language for six years and spent two and half years living in the Middle East. Second, I was a founding member of a company that helped American high schools develop international student... More
CELOP Alumni: Where are They Now?
Rui Wang, China
What is your name? My name is Wang Rui. Rui is my given name, Wang is family name. Rui in Chinese means brave and smart, my parents wished I would be a brave and smart girl. Where are you from? I am from a northeast city Harbin, China. The climate there is very similar as Boston. I feel comfortable with everything here. Where do you live now? I live in an old house with two roommates in Allston. There are three floors in the house, and 3 Indian boys live in the 2nd floor. Communicating with those Indian boys make me keep... More
Faculty Spotlight: A moment with…Catherine Mazur-Jefferies
What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most? There are so many parts of my job that I enjoy! I love the challenge of creating interesting, engaging, and fun lessons that best use students’ time. When this works well, there’s a special buzz around a classroom as students work together. That is the absolute best! Watching people of many different nationalities and language backgrounds, happily collaborating or discussing an issue – I love it! Of course, I also love getting to know students individually – every day I get to speak with amazing people from around the world, More
Meet Our Current Students: Hussam Sindi, Saudi Arabia
Hailing from Makkah, Saudi Arabia, current student Hussam Sindi began his studies at CELOP starting in Spring 2017. When choosing his ESL program, Hussam first decided on the city, then did research, asked friends, and looked at different programs’ websites. While he came to Boston initially as part of a different ESL program, Hussam came to CELOP because he felt like he wanted to have a more intensive program. “I chose CELOP because it has good strategy and good program courses to support students to improve a variety of skills, like writing, reading and listening.” Hussam received his Bachelor’s Degree in... More
CELOP Alumni: Where are They Now? Sachino Taki, Japan
What is your name? Sachino Taki Where are you from? Tokyo, Japan Where do you live now? Tokyo, Japan When and for how long did you study at CELOP? September 2014 to December 2014 Why did you choose CELOP? I wanted to study in Boston since Boston is well known as an academic city where many prestigious universities are integrated. My friend who studied at BU strongly recommended me to study at BU because of the great environment and the diversity. Studying at CELOP for half a year was included as an exchange program between Waseda University and Boston University to prepare studying... More
CELOP Alumni: Where are they now? Jose Alberto Galarza Villasenor, Mexico
Jose Alberto Galarza Villasenor dreams big. He is currently preparing to apply to Master’s Degree programs in both the U.S. and UK—including programs at Harvard, Tufts, Oxford, and Cambridge to name a few. Galarza Villasenor, who goes by Alberto, plans to focus on political philosophy and leadership studies in graduate school. “My goals are broad, but my dream is to have a space to make change in policies, politics, education—all the areas that make a country work. I want to effect change—that’s my dream. I don’t see it in any one position, but I want to make changes.” Along the road... More
Student Experience: Current CELOP Student, Yasmin Almousa, shares her experience at Old Sturbridge Village
By Yasmin Almousa On the first week of November, my classmates and I were told that we were going to go on a trip the coming Friday to Old Sturbridge Village. I could describe myself as somewhat into history; however, I was not elated at the idea of taking a 1-hour bus ride to a remake of an American town from the 1800s. On the 3rd of November at 9:30am, my classmates and I rode the bus down to Sturbridge. The moment we reached our destination, I immediately sensed an aura of quietness. We were no longer in the city, and... More
CELOP Hosts Annual Halloween Party
CELOP celebrated its annual Halloween party on Tuesday, October 31st. Students, faculty, and staff all helped to set up the main lobby to prepare for the event. Over 35 students participated in the costume contest, with several faculty and staff who joined in. The event also marked the official launch of the CELOP Instagram. Follow us today @bucelop!
Student Experience: CELOP Students Reflect on Recent Trip to Old Sturbridge Village
“Before I visited Old Sturbridge Village, I have never known about USA’s traditional culture and history. But after I visited there, I could know their old lifestyles and differences between our country and USA. And more, I can understand this day’s culture in USA. This experience makes me know a lot of information about USA. And I really want to go again and try to do many things.” Hyung Joon Kim Korea “Last Friday we went to the Old Sturbridge Village where we could see the people and culture from 300 hundreds years ago. In this village I saw many people... More
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