Student Voices: Eugene

The Soka University ILE: TESOL Program has been a transformative experience, refining my teaching philosophy and strengthening my pedagogical skills. The program is designed for both experienced and new educators and provides comprehensive training through a variety of courses. Beyond coursework, hands-on learning is a key feature, and I had the invaluable opportunity to design an English course for fishermen in my hometown, deepening my understanding of curriculum development and stakeholder collaboration. The program’s rigor is balanced by the unwavering support of its faculty, who guided me through challenges and encouraged my participation in academic conferences, helping me build professional networks before graduation. The semester-long practicum further strengthened my teaching confidence. Now, as a lecturer at the Soka University World Language Center, I feel fully prepared for my role, knowing that the ILE: TESOL Program has equipped me to thrive as a language educator.