Friday, August 19, 2011

Art Gallery of Ontario




My favourite experience during my time at CISS was the Art Gallery of Ontario. I really liked it because there were a lot of interesting things like Canadian art, European art, and lots of sculptures. My favourite place was in the Italian room because it had more interesting sculptures and they were beautiful.

 - Lavinia - Italy

Boat Cruise


During my trip, one of my favourite experiences was the night on the boat. I saw Toronto from another point of view; it was at night and we were not in the city. I really liked it because it was very pretty, it was my first week here, and I was with all my new friends from all around the world. The party was also nice because the music was good and all the people were dancing. That was maybe my favourite one but all I did here at CISS was also amazing. I will remember this experience for a long time because I met some great people.

- Margaux C - France


Canada's Wonderland


I’ve spent two great weeks here in Toronto and I’ve done lots of things. The one thing that I enjoyed the most was Canada’s Wonderland. We had an awesome day. We played lots of games and we felt like silly children on their first trip abroad. Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough time to try all the rides, so this could be my excuse to come here again. There were also some scary rides, but we took courage and we went on them. After that, everyone felt so brave. This experience at Wonderland has been amazing and I loved it so much.

- Elisa - Italy


It was a great holiday here so it’s very difficult to say what I liked most, but I’m quite sure that the excursion to Canada’s Wonderland was the best. I had fun, tried new things, and experienced all the attractions. I can say that it was one of the best experiences in my life. It was the best because I also had a lot of fun with my friends and we laughed a lot!

- Sarah B - Italy


The greatest experience at CISS was the trip to Canada’s Wonderland. I had never been on a rollercoaster before that. I had so much fun because of this!

- Matilde M - Italy


The best excursion was Canada’s Wonderland. It was very fun because Wonderland has a lot of attractions that were roller coasters. I rode on all the roller coasters, but my favourite was Behemoth. It was so scary but fun. I hope that in the future, I will come back to Canada and go to Canada’s Wonderland again. Thank you Trinity for a great summer!

- Andrey Z - Russia


I had a good time at Canada’s Wonderland because we did a lot of games. I was afraid to go on the tower because I thought I would die. I liked the Russian mountain very much because it was like I was flying. I ate a candy apple and it was very good. I won a prize at a game. It was a big giraffe. The weather was very hot when we went to the water park. When we came back, we were tired but it was so exciting.

- Mystery writer


My best experience was going to Canada’s Wonderland on Thursday. I had a good time! We did so many things. When we arrived, I said, “Oh! It’s so big!” We went on the tower and it was fun but when I finished, I told my friend that I was so afraid that I thought I was going to die. I had a really good time!

- Mystery writer


My favourite experience at Trinity was when I went to Canada’s Wonderland. It is a very beautiful park. I went on some rides, for example: Backlot Stunt Coaster, Mighty Canadian Minebuster, Vortex, Timberwolf Falls, White Water Canyon, etc. My favourite ride was the Backlot Stunt Coaster. It was fun and I enjoyed it a lot. I also liked Mighty Canadian Minebuster, but I was very scared. It was a very beautiful day, but I liked when we went to Niagara Falls too.  I loved the Falls and it was beautiful.

- Francesca - Italy


My favourite experience at Trinity was when I went with my group to Canada’s Wonderland. The park is very beautiful and exciting. I went on some rides with my friends and best was Behemoth because it was very high. I also went on Vortex, Drop Tower, Flight Deck, The Bat, Riptide, and Aragon Fire. I liked everything because the rides were very fun and I enjoyed it. It was a beautiful day and I had a good time. I also liked going to CN Tower, Niagara Falls and the Science Centre. I enjoyed staying here.


- Margot - Italy

CISS at Trinity College


Trinity College, in my opinion, is a very beautiful place with great people and I really had a lot of fun. The classes were useful and the teachers are very competent, but most of all, thanks to the staff members that help us to have fun everyday.

- Nicolo C - Italy


CN Tower




In these 15 days, we did a lot of wonderful things, but I think that the most amazing one was the CN Tower. We went there on Monday and it was really tall. I went up the elevator and saw the fantastic panoramic view of Toronto for the first time. You can see Lake Ontario and most of the city. When I went down, I bought some things from the souvenir shop. I enjoyed it a lot because it was the tallest thing that I’ve ever seen and it was fantastic. I also liked the glass floor a lot.

- Federico M - Italy

General Reflections



I really liked my holiday here because I enjoyed all the trips and the things we’ve done. Every evening and every afternoon, we discover and try new and amazing things. I loved the trip to Niagara Falls and to Canada’s Wonderland. We didn’t get to do things like the disco boat cruise or the Canadiana experience, but the things we’ve done were really amazing and wonderful. The most exciting thing was the disco at the Hard Rock Café.

- Cristina G - Italy


I must say, the college is very beautiful. It’s the best I’ve ever seen and I really loved it. I appreciated all the options we had been given: Niagara Falls, Wonderland, Toronto Islands, and CN Tower. Everything was awesome and I liked the fact that we had really good and interesting choices everyday.

- Francesco V - Italy


I met a lot of incredible people from all around the world, like Margaux. We went to the CN Tower and it was awesome because I’ve never been there. It was incredible to see Toronto in another way. I got to spend time with people that I just met and we had fun. I learned English and it was a good experience because that is the reason why I came here. The disco boat cruise was one of the best experiences I think because I danced with my friends. Toronto also looked beautiful from the boat. I will always remember this camp.

- Sara S - Mexico


I think that my favourite experience was the part at the Hard Rock Café. It was a good place to meet new students from the other camp (St. Mike’s). Everybody had fun that night. Niagara Falls was very nice too. It was good that everybody went on the boat trip. Everything was well organized!

- Sarah S - Germany


I would like to say that I loved all the excursions and that I can’t choose just one. Niagara Falls and Canada’s Wonderland were absolutely outstanding. The disco part at the Hard Rock Café was just gorgeous! I really had fun at the baseball game and at Harbourfront. All the afternoon excursions were really enjoyable, especially going to Chinatown, Eaton Centre, and Queen Street.

- Virginia S - Italy


My experience at Trinity was unforgettable. I thought I would get bored, however, I now feel that it’s impossible to get bored here. There is always something fun or interesting to do, like going to restaurants. The schedule is well organized, and in my mind, that is what makes the trip more exciting. My favourite excursion was going to Niagara Falls and the activity I enjoyed the most was shopping at the commercial centres. My learning experience was exciting! I like the staff and teachers because they are patient (I often ask the teachers to repeat the things they said) and they make you feel confident!

- Noemie - France


My experience at Trinity College was absolutely wonderful because it was fun, involved, and good for learning at the same time. Just a few days after our arrival, I felt like we became a big family where everybody was ready to get to know all the students. Every meeting was a new discovery, a treasure that you will keep in your memory. My favourite excursion was Canada’s Wonderland because it is the best park I’ve ever seen. I would go back there right now if I could. I really enjoyed the game, ‘Capture the Flag’ because we played on a big field with one hundred people. I’m pleased because I learned English, particularly with listening and speaking, and I’ve also improved my fluency. I really liked the teachers and staff; everybody was kind. I think they like their work very much, and it’s this that makes them so qualified and amusing.

- Federico F - Italy


My experience at Trinity was fantastic! At the beginning, I didn’t want to come, but now, I don’t want to leave and go back to Italy. I really like this place, with its green parks and a lot of attractions near here. My favourite excursion was when I went to Niagara Falls, but also to Canada’s Wonderland! I really love the Behemoth! I went on with my friends for the first time and it was the best experience in my life. It was so wonderful to be so high and see the whole park and the sun in front of us. The activities were fun too. For example, when everybody played ‘Capture the Flag’. We ran, we shouted, and the girls won! Another moment that I loved was when I played baseball with my friends for the first time; I wasn’t bad at it! Finally, I like casino night and “our competitions” with other groups. Black Jack was so fun! My learning experience was so good because my teacher was very kind, friendly, and I understood her easily! The best activity was when we talked all together about something because you can improve your English a lot. I also really liked the staff!

- Azzurra - Italy


My experience at Trinity College was fantastic! I’ve never been to a campus up until now, so this was the first time for me. I really enjoyed these two weeks, I had fun and I improved my English. The staff is very funny and at the end, you don’t want to come back home. At Trinity College, we did lots of different excursions, ones that I won’t have the chance to go again. My favourite excursions were Niagara Falls and the baseball game. The waterfalls were wonderful and fantastic. The baseball match was really exciting and the stadium was huge! The activity I enjoyed the most was ‘Capture the Flag’. We ran and we danced a lot. We really had fun. I’ve never played that game before but it was great to play with lots of guys. My learning experience was good. I improved my listening and speaking skills. I can understand people who speak English better now. The staff and teachers are very friendly and very polite.

- Sara - Italy


My experience at Trinity was awesome. We did a lot of excursions, like the CN Tower or Niagara Falls. My favourite one was Canada’s Wonderland. It was amazing! There were lots of attractions. The activity I enjoyed the most was disco night at the Hard Rock Café. It was great. We danced a lot! I liked the staff and teachers because they were friendly and kind. They were fantastic! You should really come to Trinity! It’s one of the most exciting experiences that I have ever had.

- Valeria - Italy


My experience at Trinity was fantastic because I enjoyed all the activities that we did so much. My favourite excursion was the day at Niagara Falls. It’s always good to be immersed in nature. The falls were massive and I’ll always remember that moment. The activity I enjoyed the most was the Hard Rock disco night because I really like music. For me, it was amazing seeing all the musical instruments from the best bands of all times. My learning experience was amazing. I have a lot of friends in a lot of foreign countries. I liked all the staff members and teachers because they’re all funny, friendly, and very kind. They always try to help you so you can laugh and smile everyday.

- Francesco C - Italy


My experience at Trinity was awesome! I’ve never been in a college before, and I’m sure that I’ll never forget it. It’s a particular experience because here, you can have fun and at the same time, you can improve your English. We also did a lot of excursions. My favourite was Niagara Falls. It was great! I’ve never seen anything similar to it. It was the biggest and the most beautiful thing that I’ve seen during my experience. My learning experience was fantastic. I improved my English and that is the most important thing. Everyone here was kind and this is the main reason why I really like the staff and teachers. They were easy-going and funny. I hope I’ll be able to do this experience again one day!

- Cecilia - Italy


My experience at Trinity was very fun and amazing. I had a very good time and I met some new and fantastic friends. My favourite excursion was Canada’s Wonderland. The most amazing thing that I did there was the ‘Sky Rider’, a roller coaster where I could not it like the other rides, but had to stay on my feet. It was amazing, but at the same time, I was very scared. The activity that I enjoyed the most was the disco night at the Hard Rock where I danced with my friends for two hours. I saw some beautiful guitars there too, and I really enjoyed that night. My learning experience was excellent. The lessons were very fun and I think that I improved my English a lot. I really like the staff. All the members were amazing. I did a lot of interesting activities with them like Casino night and baseball. The teachers were fun too, and I had a very good time in class.

- Filippo - Italy


My experience at Trinity was great! I spent two weeks here with my friends and I had a really good time. I really liked my experience because everyday, we did different activities or excursions. For example, I really loved the day at Niagara Falls because the Falls were incredible and we went on a boat to be closer to it. It was really fun. I also loved the other excursions, like Canada’s Wonderland, Eaton Centre, and the baseball game. I really loved Canada’s Wonderland because it was very big and there were a lot of great and fun games. The Eaton Centre was huge and full of beautiful shops. The night that we went to the baseball match was awesome. The stadium was huge and beautiful. I’ve never been to a baseball match and I really enjoyed myself. The best experience I had was the part at the Hard Rock Café. It was my birthday and all of Trinity sang happy birthday to me. It was great! I had a really good teacher who was really kind. The staff were kind too. I really enjoyed my time spent here because it was all well organized and I saw a lot of Toronto. Canadians are very kind, very polite, and they also help people.

- Sara - Italy


My experience at Trinity was such an amazing thing for me. At the beginning, I liked it but I was also excited to go back home. Now, I love it and I don’t want to leave. My favourite excursion was the disco at the Hard Rock Café. That was really fun and it was something different than our usual evening activities. The activity I enjoyed the most was ‘Capture the Flag’ because it was we did all together and it was very fun. My learning experience was very interesting. I learned many things about Canadian culture and I improved my English. I like the staff and teachers because they were very kind, sociable, and we all became close.

- Mathilde - France


My experience at Trinity was amazing and it was exactly what I expected. My favourite excursion was Niagara Falls and Canada’s Wonderland. The activities that I enjoyed the most was sign out and ‘Capture the Flag’, where you had the opportunity to meet new friends. My learning experience was great and we learned a lot in fun ways. The staff and the teachers are the best; they’re friendly, funny, and they try to help you all the time.

- Alvaro - Venezuela


My experience at Trinity was wonderful, amazing, and really useful. I had the opportunity to speak English with a lot of the staff and classmates. I also had a lot of time to go sightseeing in Toronto. My favourite excursion was Niagara Falls! I will never forget the noise of the Niagara Falls, the damp air, and the rough water. The activity I enjoyed the most was the Hard Rock disco party because I made lots of new friends I danced a lot. My learning experience was very good. My teacher was funny and involved everyone. I liked the staff and teacher because most of them were really nice and they spend a lot of time talking to us. I stayed here for only two weeks, but I think everyone should stay for three weeks. What a fantastic experience I had!

- Eleonora - Italy


One of my favourite experiences was at Niagara Falls. It is an amazing place and the places around Niagara Falls were also really fun. Nobody comes to Toronto and without visiting the Eaton Centre. You can stay there for hours and have fun. The CN Tower has an amazing view and if you come to Toronto, you should go to that place; it’s just amazing. I enjoyed the Canadian experience. It’s really fun to go there and I like that place so much. The talent show was really fun. People were really funny and made me laugh.

- Mystery writer

Hard Rock Cafe



My favourite experience in Toronto was dancing at the Hard Rock Café. I’ve never been to a disco before, so this was my first time. At first, I didn’t know how to dance at a disco, but gradually, I did. It was fantastic and I won’t forget this! I don’t think I can go to discos because there aren’t many in Japan, so if I could go to a disco again, I would.

- Yui T - Japan


I was here for two weeks and we have done a lot of things. I don’t know if there is one thing that is more interesting than another. In these two weeks, we were to a number of places. The most interesting was the night at the Hard Rock Café in Toronto because we had a dance with all our friends. I don’t really like dancing but I had fun.

- Elena - Italy


My favourite experience is the part at the Hard Rock Café. First, I love rock music and almost all the things there “speak” about rock. When I went abroad, one of the first things I wanted to do is going there to see the artists’ clothes. Second was because I love parties and meeting new people.

- Giada - Italy


My three weeks here were good and I had fun. We do a lot of activities. My favourite experience was the disco at the Hard Rock. I liked it because it looked like a club. My time with CISS was interesting and I liked it.

- Anton - Russia


I would say that my favourite experience at CISS so far was the disco at the Hard Rock Café. The place was really good and the music was great. It was fun and I thought that the part was a really good idea.

- Fanny – Brazil, France, Germany, and  Canada


I think that my favourite experience so far is the party at the Hard Rock Café. I liked the atmosphere and the music. We had enough time to dance, to chat and so on. I think that it was great and it will always be in my memory.

- Anna P - Russia


The experience I liked the most during my stay at Trinity College was the disco party at the Hard Rock Café. I really enjoyed it because of the great music and the mood was just awesome. Everyone had fun, danced a lot, and we didn’t want to go back home. All in all, I think it was an amazing night and we won’t forget it.

- Franziska K - Germany