Has anybody here been a participant of StarTalk Program? Can you provide your feedback?
Did you enjoy it? Did you learn from it? Was it good for your college resume?
Thank you!
I have no experience with this program, but would like to make a general statement.
Your kid should do a program because it interests him/her and/or aligns with future goals and/or any other personal parameter. But s/he should not do it simply to look “good for your college resume.”
Thank you for your reply! I absolutely agree with you - nothing should be done just to look good on the resume. Sometimes several areas are of interest for different reasons and not everything always fits the schedule. So, I was curious if StarTalk is a good idea GIVEN the interest of a child.
S19 participated in a STARTALK program after his Freshman year for a language he was interested in (more interested in the country’s history). The program helped him fall in love with the culture and the solidified his interest to further pursue learning the language. He’s abroad right now with the NSLI-Y summer program and plans to apply for the year abroad for a gap year. STARTALK was an excellent introductory immersion program for him. Good luck!
@ThinkOn , thank you! Glad to hear it was a great experience!