Below are some responses from our students about their experiences with the Literacy Practicum. In our exit surveys, over 90% of our Ling 1900 volunteers say that they would “highly recommend” this program to future students.
- "My little buddy is a huge highlight in my week because of the fun that we have together reading and drawing. I look forward to Mondays, which is a pretty surprising thing."
- LING 1900 student, Fall 2017
- "My little buddy’s mom told me how much she loved coming to the program every week. Honestly, it is one of my weekly highlights as well. I’m so thankful that I was able to volunteer this semester for LING1900 in Reading Buddies, it’s been a great fit for me."
- LING 1900 student, Fall 2017
- “Our sessions end with my partner teaching me how to say goodbye in a new language, as his colleagues are all over the world and he knows how to say hi in nearly 10 languages! I look forward to working with him for as long as I'm in school, and hopefully beyond!"
- LING 1900 student, Fall 2017
- "This is a great program for everyone—students, children, and parents!"
- LING 1900 student, Fall 2012
- "It has been so awesome to be a part of these kids’ lives and to help them out in their environment at the preschool with other peers and learning."
- LING 1900 student, Spring 2013
- "My favorite part was when my little buddy was so engaged with the reading that he didn't even want to take any breaks. My voice was so sore but it was worth it!"
- LING 1900 student, Spring 2013
- "What I liked best was the satisfaction that I was helping kids read in an enjoyable manner. I grew up not liking reading, and I finally came to my senses once I was older. Now, looking back, I most definitely wish I could have been part of a program like this that helps promote reading for kids."
- LING 1900 student, Spring 2013
- "I loved seeing my partner go from wanting to have me read her stories to loving the entire experience of reading stories herself.
- LING 1900 student, Spring 2013
- "My buddy and I both learned a lot from each other, not only about reading but about communication in general. I am glad my buddy has reading skills that can take her into the future."
- LING 1900 student, Fall 2012
- "I was teaching someone English! The experience reminded me how difficult it is to learn English at a much older age."
- LING 1900 student, Fall 2012
- "I really enjoyed working with the kids and seeing how excited about reading they were. It reminded me of how much fun reading is."
- LING 1900 student, Fall 2012
- "What I liked best about LING 1900 was getting to be a role model to an adorable little girl and helping encourage good reading habits that will impact her throughout her education and life."
- LING 1900 student, Fall 2012
- LING 1900 student, Fall 2012
Excerpts of pages from a Buddy Book made by our Reading Buddies volunteer Nicolette Pellerin and her little buddy