Candace O’Connell, 2017-05-24

I was very fortunate to participate in the English Stay program in May. It was an amazing experience that I will always remember. I loved working with the students who were so eager to improve their English. The look on their faces when they grasped a concept or learned the pronunciation of a new word was so rewarding. I loved the flexibility of being able to tailor the program to fit the students needs. Everything is very organized and the bond between the students teachers just grows every day. One of my most favorite moments was when one of the students took me on a tour of Boskovice and said afterward how he loved that he had to think in English to communicate with me, and how beneficial it was to have to say and translate new words he had never said in English before. It’s a moment I will never forget. Tom and Luci are a joy to work with and they truly care about everyone attending the program. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to experience what giving back looks like. I will definitely volunteer again!!