Everything was great, it’s been the best experience in my life! My family was very nice and welcoming; I was delighted with the American people because they are really open and sincere. As for the organisation, I think it’s a great responsibility to prepare a trip for so many people and yet everything went perfect. Our chaperones were very friendly and professional.

Rodrigo V. (2007)

Everything was perfect. My family was great, they were really nice and they took me with them everywhere. The program was very well organised and the chaperones always took care of us and often called us to check we were ok. We did many activities and I think we saw absolutely everything of San Francisco. Besides, I improved my English a lot because I could speak English all the time, not only with my American family but also with the group because it was formed by students from all over Europe.

Lourdes L. (2007)

It was a wonderful experience and my host family was the best! They treated me very well, as if I was their own son, and we still keep in contact. The ECI people were very nice and helpful. This has been an experience I would repeat again and again!

Pelayo A. (2007)

Our daughter went to the ECI Immersion Program in USA and I really think this is the best way to learn English. We were very pleased with the organisation and we think parents should trust ECI because everybody took a lot of care of our children.

Julia M. (Parent, 2007)

My host family made me feel like a member of their family during the whole 3 weeks. They spent the whole time with me and were really welcoming.

Lisa R. (2007)

I really bonded with my [immersion] family and got to practice a lot of French. The host family stay also gave me the chance to make friends and experience even more of the French culture.

Serena S. (2007)

The trip showed me all the aspects of the American culture and also American society.

Igor E. (2007)

You get a better understanding of the culture of the country when you have the chance to live with an American family.

Yvonne F. (2007)

Attending an ECI program is good for improving your English.

Melissa P. (2007)

My host family was adorable! They were great and made me feel like a family member.

Emma S. (2007)

The stay with the host family was perfect. They tried hard to make me feel comfortable and part of the family.

Victoria M. (2007)

It was good that all the activities were included in the price. Last year I went on a language trip with another organisation and, when we arrived in the foreign country, we had to pay a lot of extra money for the activities.

Maria M. (2007)

Just do it! It’s an adventure you’ll never forget! It’s great to spend your holidays with students of your age.

Maria M. (2007)

Living with an American family makes it easier to understand the culture than just visiting the country and staying at hotels.

Nora H. (2007)

ECI programs are fun and you improve your English.

Nora H. (2007)

I really enjoyed the trip to LA.

Florian D. (2007)

My host family tried to involve me in their life - and it worked! I offered them my help and they took care of me as if I was their own daughter.

Michaela S. (2007)

The trip was very exciting and, if I had the opportunity to repeat it, I would do it again. This is one of the best things I’ve ever done.

Michaela S. (2007)

ECI excursions and activities are very good.

Alex G. (2007)

My family was really nice and welcoming. I got on very well with the children and the whole family took care of me. I¹m also very happy that they gave me the opportunity to discover the region every weekend. They did everything to make me feel comfortable.

Chloe B. (2007)

I gained a better understanding of the culture of the country because my family took me to typical and famous places, cooked me typical food and talked to me about the American government, the organisation of life, etc.

Chloe B. (2007)

I had a really good experience. I would like to travel with ECI again.

Arthur B. (2007)