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Two Schools, One Mindset: How Marianthi Learned to Think Differently
A student in Greece shares how balancing two academic worlds reshaped the way she learns, thinks, and defines success....
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Guillermo
What I really like is you can go at your own pace. If I don't feel like working today, I can work tomorrow. Or, I could do a lot of work today so I don't have to work for a while. And I really enjoy working in my home.
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Guillermo
To other students, I would give the advice to explore new courses. Don't be afraid to pick a course that may be too hard for you. Be open to try new things and go further.
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Dilek N.
The U.S. Dual Diploma Program made significant improvements in my daughter's English, particularly her English listening score. Thanks to the program, she got great results in tests like the IELTS—required for some of her international university applications—without needing additional test preparation.
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Natalie
My experience in the Dual Diploma Program has really taught me how to have discipline and balance in my academic life. The platform is very easy to use. If I have a question, I can always ask my teachers. And if I want to watch or read the material again, it's always there. The program helps with your learning skills and opens a lot more possibilities.
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Nehir Başara
Through the U.S. Dual Diploma Program, I became more familiar with the English language as well as other schooling and lesson systems. I met wonderful friends and very knowledgeable teachers. I learned about different topics, American geography, literature, and much more.
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We introduced the Dual Diploma Program this year. Students are very enthusiastic--they really like the courses. And the parents see that it's a major plus--it's going to give their children advantages when applying to colleges and jobs. We also have families from outside of the school who want to participate.
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Daniel Jiménez Serna
The Dual Diploma is a great advantage. It allows me to manage my time effectively between sports and studies, and it gives me a sense of responsibility.
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André Bessa
We saw this as an opportunity for Laura--a deeper understanding of the English language and the possibility of opening new doors in the job market. I imagine that in about four, five years she will be attending college in the United States and working there in the future as well, as a result of the Dual Diploma Program.
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Allesandra
My experience in the Dual Diploma Program has been extraordinary. It has helped me academically, from organizing my time to being more responsible. It improved my English significantly by expanding my vocabulary. It makes my academic résumé stand out and shows I'm a hard working person. It is a great accomplishment that will make future me proud, as well as my parents.
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