- Bui Ngoc Thu Truc is a 23-year old Vietnamese student studying English at CIP school in the Philippines. - She had not expected to make new friends, but has become close with her teachers and other students. She does not want to leave CIP because of the friends she has made. - Truc shares that studying at CIP has improved her English skills and given her confidence to communicate in English. The environment at CIP and interaction with teachers has been a great learning experience for her.

1. BUI NGOC THU TRUC – VIETNAMESE STUDENT AT CIP
“I WILL CRY WHEN LEAVING CIP SCHOOL”
My intention was only improve my English speaking skills. I never thought of anything about meeting new
friends. But I have many friends here, so I don't want to leave CIP, maybe I will cry…
Bạn Thư Trúc và bạn Ngọc Mai ngày đầu tiên tại CIP
Hello Truc, please tell something about yourself!
I am a Vietnamese who had experience 23 summers in my entire life. I graduated Dalat University with a
degree major in Biotechnology in Vietnam. I am a person who has a strong passion in making good
relationships with people around me and this is the reason why I decided study English. So I could forge
friendships with people everywhere I go.
How is your life in CIP?
For my two months staying in CIP, I had experienced the most interesting interaction with different people
from different nationalities. And the most I want to mention is the comfortable studying environment here in
Angles City where CIP is situated. This is the reason why I can say that, my decision studying English here is
not wrong.

2. Lớp học 1:1 với giáo viên bản ngữ, teacher Mark tại CIP
Have you had good memories in CIP? Can you tell us about them?
I have a lot of good memories but I will always cherish the great times I had with my teachers. All of them
are warm, friendly and very responsive to my learning needs. We have great sessions for conversations,
writing, reading, and many more. All these has given me the opportunity to grow as a student the English
language and not to mention my exposure to the Philippine culture. This is truly a great learning experience for
me.
Who is your best friend when you are in CIP?
At beginning, my intention was only improve my English speaking skills. I never thought of anything about
meeting new friends. However, I met a wonderful person, that is Teacher Luren. And I have many friends here
so I don't want to leave CIP, maybe I will cry…

3. Lớp học nhóm với giáo viên bản ngữ, teacher Jojo
What do you think about the improvement of your English skills here in CIP?
When I came here, I had no confidence to use the stock knowledge that I had with the English language
because I felt it was so poor. After two weeks of intensive D English lessons, I realized that I was surprised
myself as I can express myself in English already, confidently. Now wherever I go, I know that I am equipped
with a language that would bridge cultural barriers. I am proud of my investment that I made in CIP.
What is your plan in the future?
At the moment, I am at the last year of my MBA course. All I have to do is to finish writing my thesis. Once I
graduate from my material degree, I plan to pursue a job oversea to fully utilize my newly acquired language
skill and to be harness my university education. Thanks to CIP, this will be all made possible.
Thank you for the interview. CIP hopes you successes in your life.