Saint Louis University (SLU) opened its doors to twelve Mongolian students participating in the 2025 Summer Camp focused on English Proficiency Program, a six-week academic and cultural immersion experience. Organized through the SLU-Sunflower Pedagogical and Developmental Center (SPDC), the program runs from 19 June to 31 July 2025 and is designed to enhance English language skills while fostering intercultural understanding.
The students were warmly received at the SLU Ladies Dormitory Residence Hall. Leading the delegation was Rev. Fr. Ronald Magbanua, CICM, who traveled with them from Mongolia. They were welcomed by SPDC Program Coordinator Cynthia Posadas, PhD; SLU Residence Hall Director Blesilda Braganza; and SLU’s Office of Global Relations and Alumni Affairs Director Stephenie O. Busbus, PhD, who emphasized SLU’s commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment for international guests.
Throughout their stay, the students will engage in a carefully designed curriculum that develops English proficiency in reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary. The program blends classroom instruction with practical, real-world activities to help students build confidence and apply their language skills in both academic and everyday settings.
This program supports several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), as these young Mongolian students immerse themselves in this transformative experience, they are not only improving their English skills but also building bridges of friendship and mutual respect, a core values that SLU proudly upholds in its global mission. (Article and photos by Ashel Mae V. Fontillas, BS Architecture 3)
