My name is Pablo, I am from the south of Spain, Seville. I came to Montreal for ten intensive weeks. I was looking for the chance to improve my English skills and also improve my French level at the same time. I wanted to know Canadian culture and enjoy my summer after a hard year studying at high school. That is why I chose Montreal as my destiny. This city, the biggest bilingual one in the world, makes possible everything I really wanted to do. Not only choosing a wonderful city to enjoy the summer is decisive, but also it’s important the fact of being worried about where to study and improve your languages skills. That is definitely why I chose Montreal school.

Leaving home, the possibility of feeling alone abroad or missing friends and family can be your concern before coming here. They were also mine. I thought that it was going to be difficult at the beginning, that perhaps nobody of my age would be there, etc. But don’t worry. All these worries last less than one day. The first day at Montreal School is more than “le premier jour là”, you start doing your placement test, orientation session, meeting Montreal School staffs and all the students who came to Montreal to study and have fun, like you. Don’t forget that is not just your first day at the school, you will meet people in the same situation as you. Believe me when I say that there is no better way to be welcome.

have been travelling since I was 12 years old to learn English around the world, but this is the first time I can really feel that I’m at home while I’m abroad. I am so glad I was given an amazing family. My ten weeks in Montreal were the best ever, just because of them. My parents were always taking care of me and my brothers and sisters. I lived with all of them unforgettable experiences. I had relatives from Brazil, South Arabia, Colombia, Italy, etc. Each one changed something in me. They made me be a different and more tolerant person, they taught a lot, not only words from their own languages. I really think that being given the chance to stay during ten weeks here in Montreal, living with people from each corner of the world is absolutely worthy. During these weeks I have been able to do multiple activities, as sharing food from my country and trying tasteful dishes from all over the world, etc. From this summer I’ve learnt a lot from people that I won’t forget ever.

For sure I could be talking about my experience in Montreal during hours and hours, but if you think that this can be just dreamt, please come here and try. After your experience here you will understand everything I’ve been trying to tell you. You’ll see!

Pablo Ruiz De La Torre Gonzalez Spain

Intensive English Program, 10 weeks