On the 18th of February 2013, a plane coming from Saudi Arabia landed here at Logan International Airport, Boston. When I got off the plane I was sad and excited at the same time. I was sad that I had to say goodbye to my beloved ones, my mom, dad brothers and sisters, and last but not least my friends in Saudi Arabia. But I was excited, so excited about the whole new life of adventures that I am about to get into. Mixing up in a new culture, meeting with and making new friends and living a totally new different life style. Basically, it was a whole new life for me. My first week in Boston flew by working on papers for my scholarship and getting ready for the 6 years journey from English student to college student. On February 25^th, one week after my arrival in Boston, I had my first day here at Boston School of Modern Languages (BSML). I still remember my steps from that tunnel coming from the Roslindale Square walking towards BSML. I remember when I was looking at the school and it was in the early morning when I met my first two classmates. They later became my friends, Khalid Alhazmi from Saudi Arabia and Felipe from Brazil. Since that time I've met a lot of great people who changed me into a better man; great friends, teachers, host families, and school staff. I made really strong global friendships with many people from around the world: Japan, Turkey, Spain, Venezuela, China,  and many other countries. Since my arrival, I have learned a lot. My English has improved, and I have started to believe that I have adapted to this new life 100% :) And I will never forget the great people from the staff who helped me a lot and stood by my side when I needed help with many issues that might face any international student. Barbara, Rick, Zlatko and last but not least, Eileen. I really want to name everybody at the school and thank them for everything they did for me. Two great teachers that I look to as great friends of mine, Adam and Dave. Thanks a lot for everything you two taught me in your classes. BSML is a unique school with its unique environment. And now I am packing up my luggage, going to Arizona State University, the second stop on my journey. While writing this article, I wish for everyone happy beautiful holidays.

Cris Kenudson

 

Cris Kenudson has been teaching at BSML for two years. He has a Master's degree in TESOL and taught English for many years in Japan. Cris especially enjoys teaching BSML's TOEFL and Business English electives. When not in the classroom teaching, Cris can be found in the cafeteria playing table tennis (He belongs to a club), or strumming on his Autoharp. Our December graduation featured a musical performance by Cris and two of his students. 

 

Cris says that, "The diversity of students here at BSML is amazing! I love it that I can meet and talk with students from countries in Asia, Europe and South America, for example, all in the same day. It's like taking a trip around the world!"