Professor Roger giving a congratulatory speech to successful students who completed the GEO program during the this year's summer camp
A student from Class 3-4, Choi Ki Wone, shares his counselling experience with our readers:
“I consulted with our GEO professor, Professor Roger Foard. It was a meaningful time for me. He advised me about my plan to study language abroad. Nowadays, I worry about the life I will have abroad. He talked to me kindly and gave me advice. He even provided me a lot of information about living abroad. He said that if I go overseas, I have to spend time doing worthwhile activities, being involved in any area of my interest, for instance being involved in a sports group with foreigners. He said that it will be very helpful to me. I decided that it is best to join a sport club. He said that government organizations can link us to various groups who can give us a lot of information related to any social activities, including sports club activities. Through these organizations, we can find a group that we are passionate about and eventually we can join these organizations.
We talked about other things too. We talked about my presentation. After a few days, I have a presentation in our GEO class. He suggested ways on how to do and deliver an effective presentation. He also encouraged to me to do my best and not to be fearful of speaking in English publicly – to be confident and enjoy the presentation.
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TA Jin (striking a pose for this photo) and TA Ezzy during the GEO promotion counselling held last November 8 and 9. They were indeed passionate about their work, counselling students and encouraging them to join the GEO camps.
Few days ago, I also consulted with our class teaching assistant (TA), Jin. She wondered if I have problems in our GEO class. So I asked her questions about some of our GEO assignments. She explained it very well. In addition, since I am eager to take part in the GEO winter vacation program, I asked her some of the intricate details concerning the program. She answered every detail completely. She encouraged me to join the winter camp. Since it is an intensive program, students can learn a lot from the program. Moreover, she said that GEO is not just an intensive English program, it is also committed to upgrade students’ English proficiency, providing students with a unique social and cultural experience that develops their communicative competence in a professional and fun environment. Before I heard about this program, I originally planned to enroll in an English private educational institute. But after learning more about the GEO program, I changed my mind and decided to take part in GEO winter camp, Catholic University of Korea’s (CUK) winter vacation program. Yesterday I already applied for the program. I am excited about the program and I am looking forward to having a fruitful and meaningful winter season. I hope to learn a lot in this camp in order to maximize my winter vacation.
During the session, we also talked our personal lives. We shared our personal stories to each other. It was such a wonderful time. I felt that we become friendlier towards each other. I felt good about the counseling sessions. It gave me motivation in doing my best in class. I am happy to take part in GEO program. I feel that it is indeed a wonderful program as I increase my English language skills through the help of our skillful professors and able teaching assistants.”
GEO Class 3-4, Professor Roger and TA Jin's class
Article written by Choi Ki Wone
