heLpleSs :(

they were so nervous... so tense... so 'poor thing' today.
first with the Language Test.
then with the Interview.
some were so nervous they went to LS halfway through the Paper!
then they were those who were so nervous you could see their hands shake so violently as they held up their works during presentation.
and also those too timid to speak up during discussions, simply bcos they were so insecure with speaking in English.
:(
i feel so... sad... i guess... for them.
these kids want so much to leave this place and go to a better place... to study... to have a better future...
yet the obstacles that stand in their way...
this whole issue called Language.
their works are 'fab really.
but with their very VERY limited English skills?
:(((
N. and i spent much time after the Interview trying to address the concerned parents whose worries ranged from their kids' choice of area of study, to Language problems, to $$$.
huge chunk of talking was to explain the issue of Language of course.
have to try so hard to make them see that the extra months of English prep is FOR THEIR GOOD!!!
these kids CANNOT (and SHOULD NOT) be subjected to such stress of having to cope with moving from home, culture shock, Language problems, funding issues... all while trying to keep up in College!
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ARGH!!!
im just very upset.
feel so helpless to the situation.
want to do more but don't know how......