“Learning the language of the country you’re in is not only to interact with others; it’s a way for you to build confidence to speak to a local and live life in the country you’re in."

“I thought being an international student would be a setback. But I’m surrounded by such inspiring individuals that it has helped push myself further.”

"But people often think that because they know the language, there’s no need to work on it further. In this case, you’ll find out that your understanding of the source language isn’t enough."