Q&A with ASU-USA Pathways students
Have you wondered if the U.S. university will be overwhelming? Don’t worry! We have a panel of ASU-USA Pathways program alumni ready to share their experiences with you. They successfully balanced Global Launch English classes alongside their university courses. Read quotes from the panelists below to gain insight into the benefits of taking university courses in tandem with English classes, and how teachers and tutors set you up for success in your university degree program.
What did you expect before coming to Global Launch? After participating in our program, did it match those expectations?
“I was thinking about when I entered Global Launch, I can learn a lot of English skills like speaking or writing. Because in Korea, we learn reading and listening. Learning various English skills and connecting American culture and learning about opportunities. When I entered Global Launch, I have a lot of experience in English activities and studies.”
Seungmin “Luke” Kang
In ASU-USA Pathways, you take both ASU and Global Launch English classes, what did you find challenging about this?
“Global Launch classes are all in English. Professors all teach you different strategies and ways to approach English. For other [ASU] classes, I took communication, biology, and English 107. They were challenging, especially biology. But I got through it and got help from professors if I needed something.”
Benedetta “Benny” Bugini
“We take GAP [Global Launch] writing class and another ASU writing class, so we have a lot of essays. When I suffered difficulty I went to the Writing Center on West Valley Campus. When you go there, you can check your grammar or just feedback.”
Seungmin “Luke” Kang
Why are students who go to Global Launch before starting at ASU more successful?
Studying with Global Launch pathways teachers will help you improve your English and your GPA in general. Pathways and Global Launch help us understand the culture by engaging in many different types of resources and study. We can use those opportunities to support our GPAs and English in general.
Tuong Quang “Marcus” Chi
Global Launch classes are smaller versus the students that go from home [outside the U.S.] straight to ASU - it can be really hard and challenging. My advice is if you are undecided between two schools…ASU Global Launch the first semester or another school, I would say Global Launch. Just because it helps you a lot with preparing [for an ASU degree program]. I mean, in my opinion, it helped me!
Benedetta “Benny” Bugini
About our ASU-USA Pathways students
Benedetta (Benny) Bugini is originally from Monza, Italy. After studying for one year of high school in the U.S. years ago, she wanted to repeat the experience of studying in America and applied to the ASU-USA Pathways program. After improving her English academic skills, she graduated and is currently studying a major in film and media production at ASU.
Seungmin “Luke” Kang successfully completed his last semester in the ASU-USA Pathways program at Global Launch. After he graduated from the program, Seungmin applied to study Global Management at the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University. Seungmin is now an ASU student and Customer Service Assistant for Global Launch at the West Valley campus.
Tuong Quang “Marcus” Chi, originally from Vietnam, is an ambitious and driven individual. His passion for supply chain management and logistics made him apply to a major in global logistics management after his graduation from Global Launch. Tuong is dedicated to making a positive impact on others. His goal is to inspire students who struggle with the English language and help them realize their full potential at Arizona State University and the U.S. He believes that English is a powerful tool for personal growth and development, and he is eager to share his love of learning with others.