Student Testimonials
My past and present students share their thoughts about the power of taking not only French at Glacier but any language in general. Enjoy!
"This is the one class in particular that has completely rejuvenated my love for learning. However, I can say wholeheartedly that I have been taught more in one and a half semesters in this hilariously vibrant atmosphere than I have in the rest of my high school career. For fifty minutes a day, my classmates show me the value of inquisitiveness, of laughter, and of simply learning in the moment together." - French 1, Class of 2017
“The French program at Glacier High School is the best program within the school. I have grown both the landscape of my mind and the scope of my imagination. The world is my classroom because of the French program. It’s all made possible by our amazing and innovative teachers. Taking French as a freshman was one of the best decisions in my life.” - French AP, Class of 2016
“The French program at Glacier High School is the best program within the school. I have grown both the landscape of my mind and the scope of my imagination. The world is my classroom because of the French program. It’s all made possible by our amazing and innovative teachers. Taking French as a freshman was one of the best decisions in my life.” - French AP, Class of 2016
How do you think you have changed as a result of learning French?
"My eyes are open to the world and I've realized there's more than just my state. I've felt connected to a very important part of Glacier and I feel accomplished and unique for knowing a language." - French 3, Class of 2017
"I feel more connected and less excluded from school" - French 2, Class of 2017
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"This class changed my life. It has made me a better person and I wouldn't trade it for anything." - French 4, Class of 2016
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"The world seems a lot bigger after being in Mlle Hill's French class. Taking French makes me want to travel the world and learn different languages." - French 2, Class of 2016
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"I gained an appreciation for another culture as well as learned a new language. I will use this for the rest of my life." - French 4, Class of 2014
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"French has helped open my eyes to diversity and understanding how things differ from country to country." - French 3, Class of 2015
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"I believe that I've learned more than just French but important life lessons. As a result, taking French has encouraged me to go further and try/care more about school." - French 3, Class of 2014
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"Learning French has given me opportunities I would have never even be able to imagine. It has forced me to get out of my little bubble and grow as a person." - French 3, Class of 2014
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"Learning another language can and does open your world, it opens your mind, and engages you. I have much more of a willingness to learn other languages now." - French 1, Class of 2014
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"I have come to appreciate people's beliefs more and have a better understanding of them." - French 1, Class of 2017
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"I believe that I am more confident, outgoing, and optimistic. My short term and long term goals have changed and I am a more happy and content individual." - French 4, Class of 2014
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I have become far more confident with everything, the way I talk and act. I have become far more interested with the world, I want to talk to people from different places and do unique things now. I actually want to branch out from the norm and try some new things." - French 2, Class of 2016
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"I've changed my perceptions about what I thought the French language and French people were 'supposed' to be like." - French 2, Class of 2015
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"Everything has changed. I understand the world more clearly now. I wouldn't exchange the experience for anything." - French 2, Class of 2016
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"French has changed my personality, my life goals; I found something to make me happy." - French 4, Class of 2016
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What has been the biggest benefit of learning French?
"I feel like I'm making the world a better place" - French 1, Class of 2019
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"French has helped expand my desire to travel the world not just to see new landscapes but also to see new cultures and understand people in a new light." - French 2, Class of 2018
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"I have made so many friendships with French students that are just different than other friendships. I don't know what it is about French but it's just more real" - French 4, Class of 2016
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"I gained not only a skill that will benefit me for the rest of my life but also a family that I can always count on to help me when I'm in need." - French 4, Class of 2016
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"It has helped me to understand English in a way I never would have otherwise" - French 3, Class of 2015 |
"I know that I could not only live but live well in a French speaking country" - French 4, Class of 2016
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"Making the connections with all of the English words that stem from the French language. Also, have exposure to another culture separate from my own has been beneficial and interesting." - French 1, Class of 2017
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"Being able to communicate and form connections with people I would have never had the opportunity to meet without French." - French 4, Class of 2014
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"I have found another passion that will be with my life and future...forever." - French 3, Class of 2016
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"Making many more connections between cultures, language, and social boundaries." - French 2, Class of 2015
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"I was able to go to a French speaking country and communicate with them." - French 2, Class of 2016
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"The biggest benefit learning French this year is that I have the confidence to speak in French and am willing to make a mistake trying." - French 2, Class of 2015
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"The biggest benefit of learning French this year was the friendships made and the passions formed. I truly believe that they are life-long friends. We're a family. " - French 3, Class of 2016
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"I've been opened up to so many other cultures and ways of life. Being a strong, patriotic American, it can sometimes be difficult to view other cultures but French has enlightened me." - French 3, Class of 2016
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How do you expect to use French once you leave school?
"I've always known that I've wanted to be a teacher. Now I know that I want to be a French teacher." - French 2, Class of 2018
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"It will help me communicate with people when I move to Haiti!" - French 1, Class of 2017
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"I hope to work for the United Nations and/or the State Department." - French 4, Class of 2014
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"I'm planning on having French as my minor in college and I plan to travel to Northern Africa." - French 4, Class of 2014
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"I am hoping to travel a lot and study abroad, which will include using French." - French 3, Class of 2015
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"I want to major in French in college." - French 3, Class of 2015
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"I expect to minor in French and use it in my economic career." - French 2, Class of 2016
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"I need it for my international business management degree." - French 4, Class of 2015
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"I hope to be an interpreter/translator" - French 3, Class of 2017
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