As part of the English Language Program, the Pittsburgh Pathways allows students to take a combination of ESL and other academic courses before full matriculation into a degree program. Credit-bearing courses will be transferred to the students’ degree program, saving students time in completing their college education. The addition of the program truly provides students with numerous pathways to fulfill their American education dream.

One of the students, Yushi Zhang, introduces herself and her educational goals here.

“My name is YuShi Zhang. I’m from China. Unlike most of the Chinese people, I’m a member in Sui, one of the fifty-five minority groups in China. I chose Chatham because it offers me numerous paths and opportunities both in the present and future. For instance, I want to go to Carnegie Mellon as a graduate student, and Chatham offers me a great opportunity to do so. I want to achieve good grades in Chatham in order to fulfill my dream as well as spreading my unique culture along the way.”