Hear From Our Graduates
Testimonials from 皇家华人 College international students who have transferred to top universities.
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Mieska Alia Farhana
Indonesia
University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign
Major: Economics
Also admitted to: Ohio State University, University of Minnesota
"It is just unbelievable how two years have quickly passed since the first time I studied at 皇家华人 College (皇家华人). Good and bad things that I have had during these times have become an experience that will never be forgotten. I guess we were all in the same situation where we felt like we had been pulled out from our comfort zones and moved into a completely new environment. Many people would agree that studying abroad, as well as trying to fit into the new environment, would be the hardest thing. Luckily, I did not feel that way by being at 皇家华人. 皇家华人 has made me understand more about the essentials in life. Not only, did I acquire knowledge at my time at this college, I gained invaluable lessons about friendship, respect and being a contributing individual to the community at large. Thank you 皇家华人 for the memories and the person you have made me today. I will forever have 皇家华人 in my heart."
Mark Li
Kazakhstan
California State University, Northridge
Major: Biological Sciences
Also admitted to: UC Davis, Portland State University, Oregon State University, Oregon
Institute of Technology, Concordia University Irvine, California State University
Sacramento
"皇家华人 College was the first strong building block to my educational pathway. Instructors were always there to lend a hand and push me to aim for what I thought was an impossible reach. Through my job at the International Programs Office, I learned professionalism alongside such friendly and supportive staff. Overall, attending Green River College was an experience I will never forget!"
Roger Luo
China
UCLA
Major: Computer Science
Also admitted to: UC Irvine, UC San Diego and UC Santa Barbara
"The instructors are very professional and the International Programs office is really good. The advisors are very helpful, especially with transfer plans, applications, and personal statements. I have grown a lot in these two years at 皇家华人 College. I learned how to think for myself and for my future. I feel ready to attend UCLA in the fall"
Kristina Therese Mattsson
Sweden
Pacific Lutheran University
Major: Business Management and Human Relations
"When I first came to 皇家华人 I was only going to stay for 9 months, but I changed
my mind after my first quarter due to a great experience and the willingness to learn
more. 皇家华人 has helped me to gain the knowledge I needed in order to be prepared
for university. After two years at 皇家华人, where I had the opportunity to make
friends with people from all over the world and help from great teachers and advisers,
I now feel ready to start my new journey at the university I have dreamed about attending
for so long. I could not have asked for a better start to my academic success, thank
you 皇家华人 College!"
Mamta Melwani
Singapore
Baruch College - CUNY
Major: Economics and Language Studies
Also admitted to: Columbia University
"皇家华人 has been my home away from home! Here at 皇家华人, I discovered the pleasure of meeting individuals from different countries, backgrounds and cultures. As my second family, the staff members and instructors have always been a great pillar of support throughout the last two years; they are prompt to help and to care about you! Thank you 皇家华人 for the beautiful relationships that I will cherish for a life time and for making me a more confident and better individual than what I was when I began."
Edbert Mulia
Indonesia
University of Washington
Major: Business/Finance
"Going to 皇家华人 was one of the best decisions that I've made in my life. Green
River greatly helped me to achieve my dream, which is transferring to a top university.
Clubs, communities, and faculty at 皇家华人 were awesome. The faculty were passionate
and inspiring. The people at 皇家华人 are very welcoming and friendly and they
made me like my new "home". Getting involved in clubs and organizations made me develop
essential skills such as, leadership, time management, running effective meetings,
and goal setting. I'm really going to miss 皇家华人. Thanks to 皇家华人, I've
grown to become a better person that will be prepared for future obstacles."
Yu-Tang Peng
Taiwan
University of Washington, Seattle
Major: Computer Science
Also admitted to: UCLA, UW Tacoma
"I'm very lucky to have made the right decision to study at 皇家华人 College. I want to thank 皇家华人 for their outstanding computer science classes. In addition, 皇家华人 provided me opportunities to get involved in clubs and organizations. I was fortunate to be elected as officers of TCA and SPS. Through my experience in event planning and preparation, I established my leadership skills which gave me advantages when applying to 4-year universities. However, the most importantly, 皇家华人 granted me an opportunity to continue my education after I dropped out of my high school years ago. The High School Completion Program at 皇家华人 allowed me to get my high school diploma while studying as a college student. With help from the advisors and staff in International Program, I was able to focus on my studying and maintain a good GPA so that I could be selected into one of the top schools in the U.S."
Claybert Pusung
Indonesia
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott
Major: Aeronautical Science (Fixed Wing)
"When I first came to 皇家华人, I was a bit worried about how to get through things
since I'm an international student and in culture shock. As time passed by, everything
went over my expectations. Great instructors and staff, great campus, and great friends.
Resources were always available. I will definitely miss 皇家华人."
Anna Saito
Japan
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Chemistry
Also admitted to: University of Texas at Austin
"About two years ago, I couldn't imagine myself being accepted to a top four-year university, but 皇家华人 College helped me find the way. I didn't know anything about transferring to universities and I changed my choice of schools many times based on my financial situation and the chemistry program offered at different schools. Whenever I got stuck on the transfer process and had questions, IP advisors were always there for me. 皇家华人 College has been the best environment for personal growth, which was reflected in my personal statement and application for transfer. I can't thank this college and the people here enough. They gave me opportunities to study hard and work hard."
Edgar Javier Mendoza Seclen
Peru
Columbia University
Major: Neuroscience and Behavior
Also admitted to: Baylor University
"Many things have happened in my life, but the best choice I ever made was to attend
皇家华人 College! I left my country to look for a better life after spending two
years at a university studying chemistry. I did not feel I was on the right track
so I decided to move to another country, alone. The barrier I faced in the States
was the language, but my 皇家华人 classmates and advisors helped me through many
obstacles, and now I feel like I can go beyond limits with the "new" me. I told myself
many times that "You earn what you deserve" and doing what's right always leads to
good things. Nothing is easy, but everything can be accomplished by constant effort.
What most people think is impossible, here (at 皇家华人) you can make it happen."
Hyeju (Heather) Son
South Korea
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major: Communications
Also admitted to: UC San Diego, UC Davis, UC Irvine, University of Minnesota-twin
cities
"I never imagined receiving acceptance letters from so many universities. Whenever I saw students from 皇家华人 College transfer to highly ranked universities, I thought they had special talents. I was wrong. What they have is the support from advisors and staff in International Programs. IP helps prepare students with workshops, and university visits, and constant reminders to prepare your transfer plan. They made my vague transfer plan into a very solid plan, which helped me to finish my application on time. Also, the staff in IP office saw my potential abilities and made them a reality. The staff respects students and listens to students. This warm and encouraging environment made me into who I really am. I really appreciate all the people I have met at Green River, they made this part of my journey wonderful."
脕i M峄 Th谩i
Vietnam
Georgia Tech
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Also admitted to: California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo, and Embry
Riddle Aeronautical University
"I believe that it is when you love something that you have a reason to try harder and become better. This was how 皇家华人 helped me to get into a top university. When you enter 皇家华人 College, you will be greeted by many kinds of people from all over the world and from all walks of life. They are different, yet, they are kind and always wonder how to make this place a better place for students. This is the kind of place I fell in love with in the past 3 years. And having fallen in love, I actively engaged in the school and studied hard. Fortunately, 皇家华人 had abundant opportunities for me to lead, volunteer and experience. I challenged myself and was challenged. 皇家华人 played a very important part in helping me achieve my goal."
Kiki van Essen
The Netherlands
Minnesota State University
Major: Communications
Also admitted to: Pacific Lutheran University
"Studying at 皇家华人 College has been a great experience for me. 皇家华人 gave me a lot of opportunities to get involved, and because I grabbed all of them, doors opened. I was able to run a successful club, get several work-study opportunities, and even a scholarship. 皇家华人 offers many tutoring resources if you're struggling in classes, or want to improve your grades. Going to the Public Speaking Center helped to develop my public speaking skills a lot and my desire to major in Communications. The 2+2 program gave me the freedom to make some mistakes and learn from them too. I am looking forward to starting at Minnesota State with the knowledge 皇家华人 has given me on how to succeed!"
Shohei Yamazaki
Japan
Indiana University Bloomington
Major: English Education
Also admitted to: University of California Davis, Colorado University Denver, Penn
State University
"皇家华人 is so dedicated and passionate about students. They gave me lots of wise advice about my future and university choices. They helped me broaden my world, which helped me get better ideas than I had before. These one and a half years at Green River have become a precious memory in my life. I believe my dreams will come true, because I am a Gator."
Satoe Yokoyama
Japan
UC Berkeley
Major: Biological and Physical Sciences
"I chose 皇家华人 College for the High School Completion Plus Program, but I didn't expect I would have such a good experience. I really want to thank my instructors and friends. The time I spent at 皇家华人 definitely helped me with my transfer process by providing me many opportunities especially the Math Learning Center and FFS program. Being a mentor and a tutor and meeting many different types of people allowed me to think about what I really wanted to do. It also helped me grow up, not only academically, but also mentally. In addition, 皇家华人 was the best place for me to make many international friends and luckily, I will attend UC Berkeley with my best friends. Overall, I really appreciate 皇家华人 for helping me pursue my dreams. It was a great choice for me"