Hear their stories. Explore their experiences. Then, create your own!
This is your chance to meet some of the international students who chose TRU and to read what they have to say about their experiences in Canada.
"When I came here at TRU, the
first thing that called my attention was the organization and how
helpful everybody was. Two weeks after my classes began and I was
so happy because my instructors were extremely well-prepared and
friendly. I think I did one of the best choices in life and I will
never forget this wonderful summer! My English is now 100% better.
TRU, that is the only way to go!"
-- Luciana Medeiros
Natal, Brazil
"You can learn English anywhere.
In Kamloops you can have a different kind of life. I say here is a
great city. Fresh air. Friendly people. No traffic. I choose TRU
because Kamloops has fewer Chinese students than other cities. Also
the weather is very good here."
-- Sam Ko
Taichung, Taiwan
"I've been in Kamloops for four
months. I've been improving my English skills pretty fast because
I'm the only Thai student in here. Kamloops is a nice city for
living: people are friendly. There is no traffic jam to worry
about. If you like sports, there are a lot of sports to do but I'd
like to recommend "snowboarding". This sport you can't play in
Thailand and this is one of the best sports that I've ever tried.
Please come and see by yourself!"
-- Vithawat Sirivoraluk
Bangkok, Thailand
"Kamloops is a very nice
community for study. People are nice and friendly. TRU is a good
choice. The instructors are experienced and good. I like the way
they teach. I have made many good friends on the campus."
-- Khairyah Lon Shaari
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
"Many TRU students agree that one
of the benefits to study at TRU is to build close relationships
with professors. Most of the classes are small enough that the
professors can match the faces and names of their students in a
lecture. Students are usually called by their first names. The
professors are also friendly and always willing to give students a
hand. In fact, while they are in offices their doors are kept open
so that they welcome the students to ask questions."
-- Kenji Takasaki
Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan
"When I arrived in Canada, and
especially at TRU, I found a very relaxing atmosphere. The teachers
ask the students to do the best they can, but by encouraging them
instead of putting them down. They give a fair amount of homework,
but, I find, always within reason. They are also available if the
students need help or need to talk about problems they could
encounter in class.
For me, being in Kamloops has been a wonderful experience, allowing
me to meet people I now consider friends. I also got to know a
different culture and society."
-- Virginie Martin
La Hauteville, France
"I think this experience of living
abroad is very interesting and useful. I could learn a lot of
things, talk to different people and see a different
culture.
Kamloops is a good place to
live. It's very calm, beautiful, clean and safe. It's good to relax
and live without stress. The city is not so big but there are many
things to do and a lot of new experiences and new
adventures."
-- Rodrigo de Assis
Sao Paulo, Brazil
"The biggest joy was seeing snow
for the first time. Now I love snow. In addition, the fact that I
met a lot of people from different cultures and the experience of
different sports such as snowboarding, fishing, and camping.
Attending different classes at TRU has given me a chance to explore
many interests in different subjects. The classes which stand out
in my mind are Japanese language, Ceramics, and ESL
classes."
-- Nikita Lim
Hong Kong, PRC
-- Lee, Eun Kyung
Seoul, Korea
