Student Stories

Seeking to further pursue an education in nursing practice, Mona began studying here in February of 2018. Mona explains that in her time at MLC, she’s learned more than English language. “I learned to overcome…

Today, we’re highlight an MLC student who has added so much to our community: Jinsuk Seo. Having taught English for 34 years in South Korea, Jinsuk sought an opportunity to further supplement her teaching. Hoping…

photo credit: https://www.simplyrecipes.com Brazilian Bean Stew (known as “feijoada” in Portuguese) is a popular dish in Brazil.  MLC student Helen Gomes wrote about this traditional food for her essay in writing class. Bean Stew /…

Photo Credit: https://en.wikipedia.org Here at MLC, we have many Korean students learning English with us.  This year, their country will host the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.   The games will be held in PyeongChang, which is located…

photo credit: kitchenbowl.com It’s the holiday season! Check out this student writing about a special holiday celebration in China. Mooncake By Yuanzhen Xu Today [October 4] is the Mid-Autumn Festival in China. For Chinese custom,…

Check out this student essay answering the question: Many schools require students to play sports. Should a sports program be required for all students? Sports at Schools By Juliana Zambelli Sports and physical exercise are…

Today, we’re highlighting a thoughtful essay by an MLC student from Germany, debating the following question: based upon Pamela Withers’ article, “Born for Each Other”, write about whether a country’s quality of life more or less…

Get hungry as you read this student’s written description about a classic Korean dish! When You Have This Food, You Get Old By Min-Gyou Kim photo credit: mykoreandiet.com Tteokguk is a meal of Korean New…

photo credit: worldarchitecturemap.org In America, the Friday after Thanksgiving is called “Black Friday.” It is an extremely popular day for shopping, because stores offer incredible discounts. In the spirit of shopping, we’re highlighting a student…

photo credit: structuralnews.com Check out an MLC student’s essay about a famous landmark in his home country of Saudi Arabia. Mecca Clock By Muhtdi Alkadhim Clock Tower is a famous place in Mecca. First, it…

Photo credit: planetware.com Check out this MLC student’s essay describing his favorite place in his home country of Tunisia. Hammamet: The Most Beautiful Touristic City Ever By Mohamed Ben Jaballah Hammamet is the most touristic…

Enjoy this essay about one of the most popular coffee shops in Ann Arbor. The South State Street Starbucks By Satsuki Murakami, Razan Kullab and Ana Hochman Why is Starbucks so popular in America? The…