Testimonials

Favorite Part About O'Gorman

"My classmates and teachers because they are so nice. They help me a lot if I have questions" -Cindy from China

"The teachers and students are are really helpful." -Marie from Denmark

"My favorite part about O'Gorman are the people because all the students and teachers are super nice and help you out when you are dealing with a problem or have a question." -Elizabeth from South Korea

"My favorite part about O'Gorman is the faith. Especially during the first time I attended mass at O'Gorman, I was really touched." -Agnes from China 

Favorite Classes

"Oral Interpretation because I get to talk to a lot of different people."- Marie from Denmark

"English and Spanish because I like learning other languages and other cultures."- Elizabeth from South Korea

"Math because I like math and it's not too hard for me."- Cindy from China

Why Study Abroad

"Go for it! Go study abroad. Go have an experience because you never know what could come out of it." -Elizabeth from South Korea

"My favorite part of studying abroad is experience what you cannot experience in your home country, especially the cultural things." -Agnes from China 

"The best part about studying abroad is becoming independent and taking responsibility for your own actions." -Elizabeth from South Korea

Why study in the US: "There are huge differences in education between the US and China. My son wanted to experience those differences and learning something more advanced in the US." -Parent of an O'Gorman student from China

Admissions: "Dr. Hamstra made the process so easy. We can independently, and we were worried about how hard it would be, but it was so easy" -Parent of an O'Gorman student from South Korea

About Sioux Falls and O'Gorman High School: "I like the city. I like O'Gorman's campus. I also like the curriculum... hoping that my son can learn different ideas and knowledge in school." -Parent of an O'Gorman student from China

English and Academic Improvement: "I have seen great progress in my child's oral English and his ability to organize the English language. During summer vacation, we went to a Toastmaster's English club [in our hometown]. He stepped onto the stage voluntarily and gave an impromptu speech with confidence. He shows confidence and better English expression than before." -Parent of an O'Gorman student from China