2012 Testimonials

Lars Berg Andersen

Norway

Seattle University
Major: Film Studies

"My experience at Green River has made me eager to further investigate our world and the people in it, and go deeper into the areas of film studies. Green River's flexibility and variety of classes made it possible for me to create a schedule of classes that would easily transfer towards my major."

He Xun (Jayden) Cheo

Singapore

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Major: Computer Science

"As an international student, one of the big differences is how classes are conducted in the USA. Green River was a stepping stone and like training wheels for the US education system. Studying at Green River has helped me to assimilate into the US education system and society."

Ho Kiu Olivia Mok

Hong Kong

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Major: Journalism

"With the close relationship students have with instructors on campus, Green River has a friendly learning environment. My experience here has been exceptional. These two years have been a turning point of my life where I found my passion in journalism and my direction as to who I am and who I want to become."

Saurabh (Prince) Nair

India

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Major: Aeropace Engineering
Aslo admitted to: University of Chicago

"After having spent two years at Green River, I think it was a decision well made. It has prepared me in all possible ways to enter a four year university. In my own experience, I found that community college was a great place for me to figure out what major I was going to pursue and where I would eventually obtain my degree."

Tienneke Tjiang

Indonesia

University of Southern California
Major: International Business

"Green River has helped so much in shaping me into an adult. The advising team was awesome, the instructors were very helpful, it's a good environment for study, and the student programs were interesting."

Ziyong (Yonex) Yang

China

Georgia Institute of Technology
Major: Industrial Engineering

"By working and participating in different activities at Green River, I improved both my English and leadership skills, which built a solid foundation for my further studies at Georgia Tech. Moreover, I like how Green River has small sized classes because I get more attention from the instructor in class."