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    Student Stories

    Gisela Escobar Diaz

    "One of my dreams was to travel to South Korea. From day one we were immersed in the Korean culture and even interviewing people on the street... in Korean! She love K-pop, coffee, and playing the violin. "
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    Sonali Prabhu

    "I will definitely miss living like a local: taking the tram every morning, eating in delicious cafes, and walking around the city."
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    Ana

    "You can really see your progress in class and when talking with your host family. With EF you will have a home base in the center of the city to conquer the language and learn all about Paris."
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    Karelya

    "What I loved the most is that we weren't stuck in the classroom, we took our learning outside and had first-hand experiences with the people of Rome. "
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    Kyla S.

    "Memories of friends and language learning adventures have stayed dear to me even three years later. Although I have returned to Japan multiple times and had the opportunity to hone my language skills, nothing has been quite the same as the summer with EF."
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