ESL students take road trip to explore American History

Several ESL students at Robeson Community College took a road trip this Spring, along with their instructor Briana Rodriguez. The group of students headed north on I-95, straight for Washington, D.C. to see the sights, the monuments, and to explore American History.

“These students come from many different countries and cultures,” Rodriguez. “It was an amazing experience to witness them having an opportunity to see all the things that represent our freedom in America, like the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Memorial, and the White House.”

The trip only lasted for a weekend, but Rodriguez says the students had a great time.

“Many of the things that we often take for granted brought these students great joy, and they were excited to learn more about the United States of America,” Rodriguez said.

ESL, which stands for English as a Second Language, teaches students how to read, write, and speak English.

“We don’t turn anyone away, if a student wants to learn English, we do all that we can to help them, and sometimes we even get to go on field trips, like this one,” Rodriguez said. “The classes are free, so if you know of anyone that would benefit from this program, please share the information with them.”

To learn more about the ESL program at Robeson Community College and to view upcoming classes, please visit www.robeson.edu/ccr.