Cristian Ricci
Expanding His Horizons
I am from Carrara, a small Italian city. I wasn’t able to speak English because I had not studied it at school. Since I knew that English was an important skill to get a more competitive job and to achieve my professional goals, I decided to come to New York to study.

I chose LaGuardia because my Italian friend who had studied here a few years ago recommended it to me. My choice was perfect. I have gotten to know an interesting, multicultural and diverse city that definitively opens my mind. I have met people coming from different countries. I had the opportunity to know very special teachers, whom I consider friends.

For these reasons LaGuardia is like my second family, and I will never forget it. My English has improved a lot. I have also discovered how hard it is to learn a second language, but also how it can be challenging and fascinating.