Naranpurev Davaadorj (Mongolia) "I think VIU is wonderful! The school's students come from many countries. They always care about and support each other. But the best thing about being a student at VIU is the high quality of the education. I have been able to improve my English very well at VIU. There are so many other attractive things about VIU, such as the low tuition, the flexible payment policy, and the care provided for the students. My teachers are very professional and clear. They are also honest and are completely prepared for every class every day."

Riza Koylu (Turkey) "The best thing about VIU is that the teachers are very nice. They are always smiling and helpful. I am very grateful to study with my wonderful teachers."

Hanh Thi Phuong Tang (Vietnam) "There are so many foreign students studying at VIU. The environment makes you feel so comfortable and it's very easy to make friends. The staff working at VIU is nice and friendly, too, and can help you anytime you need. The best thing about being a VIU student is that you feel very confident with everyone and everything here. You can easily ask your teachers questions; they're super nice and help you anytime. I love to walk to school every morning. But most of all, I love my ESL teachers. I have just two ESL classes, but they're very helpful for me to improve my English. Ms. Haig and Mrs. Hills are so wonderful. They care for us very much and they are very patient about correcting our pronunciation and teaching us about American culture. They help us socialize with the people here and also to integrate into the life here. Thanks to them, I feel confident to continue working on my goals to study here."

Tsogt Gandorj (Mongolia) "The best thing about being a VIU student is the friendships you form with students form many other countries. You have the opportunity to connect not only to Americans but to people from other nations, too. I like so much to participate in the events that happen every Friday. I also enjoy having such good and experienced teachers."

Bolor Byambaa (Mongolia) "I would tell anyone thinking of studying in the U.S.A. that studying at VIU is a good choice. The education here is really high-quality. In my opinion, the best thing about being a student at VIU is that the teachers are so responsible. They have a lot of experience and work very hard."

Andrea del Pilar Arias (Colombia) "VIU has very good teachers who are available to help you any time and they are concerned about you. I can say that all of the people who work at VIU care about how you feel and make you feel at home. I feel very happy to have the opportunity to learn a lot day by day at VIU. Students here have the opportunity to be in a class with students of many nationalities. They learn about different points of views, cultures, and lifestyles -- without fighting!"

Kunvadee Wiwatpornpong (Thailand) "VIU is a quality university. You will widen your experiences and improve your English here. The best thing about being a student at VIU is that we are family here. Every advisor pays close attention and takes care of students, like we are family. Advisors remember their students and are good consultants when we have problems or do not understand lessons. Everyone is friendly and there are strong relationships. Our instructors understand that we are all not very strong in English, so they speak slowly and clearly to help us. They are so nice."

Narayan Prasad Niroula (Nepal) "I encourage the foreign student who is thinking of studying at VIU to go for it. The best thing about being a student here is that the professional staff and instructors know students well, because classes are small. The location is very near the U.S. capital city, which is wonderful, too."

Cathiane Janai Santos Souza (Brazil) "I would tell the foreign student who is thinking about studying at VIU that it is the best choice he or she can make. VIU is a good school if you want to learn English, since the ESL curriculum offers a complete program and materials for the improvement of the English language. The best thing about being a VIU student is that we feel very comfortable and have small classes. We have the opportunity to know our instructors and one another and to share our experiences. My best memories about my experiences at VIU are the field trips and parties. They're great! My teachers are excellent, too. I really enjoy being their student."

Norma Estela Sanchez (Argentina)
"VIU gives students a chance to be close to their teachers. The university is also affordable and the schedule is great for me because it allows me to have the time I need to take care of my family. My classes are interesting and well taught, too."

Thakon Khongwongthai (Thailand)
"The best things about being a VIU student are the small classes, the friendly professors, and the overall good environment. I have had wonderful teachers who have helped me improve my English. They're very nice, friendly, and awesome."

Gerelt-Od Tumurkhuyag (Mongolia)
"I'm very happy to be a VIU student because of the excellent teaching quality. The experience of the VIU teachers is at a very high level. I recommend to you that you should choose VIU. Here, you will have good opportunities to improve your career and future job opportunities. The tuition is less than others and very reasonable. The staff is highly experienced. And you have chances and opportunities at VIU that you may never have thought about before."

Ariuntsetseg Doyoddorj (Mongolia)
"This is the right place to study English. I encourage other foreign students to come here and see what an awesome school VIU is. I feel that being a VIU student is a very wonderful thing. You can meet a lot of students who are from different countries. I'm so proud to be studying at VIU. All the teachers are so great. They have wonderful abilities and methods to teach students. I was worried that I might not be able to understand what teachers say. However, it is so different from what I thought. They teach us so clearly that it is not difficult to understand at all!"

Onur Derin (Turkey)
"If you are a VIU student, you are in the heart of the U.S. VIU's campus is so close to the capital of the U.S. and you have a chance to see museums, festivals, and incredible buildings. VIU provides a lot of opportunities in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. VIU is also the most affordable university I have ever seen in the U.S.A."

Feruza Sirajidinovna Madrahkimova (Uzbekistan)
"This is a wonderful university with very good teachers and study methods. Teachers are also very friendly and ready to help. The best thing about being a VIU student is that you know everyone here. We have a great chance for cultural exchange here because there are a lot of foreign students. I like this university very much because the staff is wonderful. My teachers are the best of the best! I've never seen such wonderful teachers in my life. They are teaching us so much besides what we learn in the classroom.

Bat-Urnul Batbayar (Mongolia)
"If a foreign student told me that he or she was thinking about studying at VIU, I'd say stop thinking and just start studying! The best thing about being a VIU student is that the professors and students are close to each other. I'd also like to say that the ESL teachers are beautiful. VIU is just wonderful. I will stay here a long time."

Bayarjargal Battulga (Mongolia)
"VIU is located in a nice, safe city where we can live and study well. The school offers more excellent programs than others. We celebrate every holiday at our school, and learn a lot about American culture. Our teachers are highly-educated and know how to communicate with and teach international students. VIU can make you feel really comfortable and the conditions are very good for studying here."