Testimonials from HS Language Teachers

"FLIS Day has an extremely positive impact on my students. Attending a small school, my students don't have much direct exposure to the amazing variety of languages and cultures in our community and world, so getting to come to the UO campus and see that in person through the activities organized for FLIS Day is essential to their growth as students and global citizens. They not only get to experience new things and ideas, but get to spend a day imagining themselves as college students." -Kori Wanner, Spanish & ELD Teacher, Creswell High School

“FLIS Day is one of the most enriching and impactful events our students experience all year. It is the most anticipated event of the school year for World Language students at Marist, and many of our students report that FLIS is the "best day of school EVER" in their lives! FLIS provides our high school students the opportunity to engage directly with native speakers, international students, and scholars who share authentic stories, language, history, and culture from around the globe. That kind of real-world exposure makes language learning come alive and helps students see themselves as global citizens. In addition to the cultural and academic enrichment, the opportunity for high school students to spend a day on a college campus is invaluable—it demystifies higher education, boosts their confidence, and helps them to see college (often at the University of Oregon!) as a real part of their future. - Nicole Mombell, PhD, Spanish Instructor, Marist High School

“One thing I love about coming to FLIS day is that my students get to see a college campus and explore cultures that are new to them. They ask about the field trip every year, and look forward to it!”– Arika Hendren, French Instructor, Central High School