Who are we

Transition is a stepping stone for international students to become full-time PLU students. We are university age students from China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and France. As non-natives speakers we take English at Embassy Center for English Studies and up to 6 credits of PLU classes. Our goal is to increase our English abilities to be successful as full-time PLU students. For example, we study reading, writing, speaking, and listening for 17 hours a week. In addition, we may take one 4 credit class like Microeconomics 101 and a 1 credit PE class. This is a good opportunity to prepare for university life. Our goal is to combine our first language with English to our future careers such as Business Administration, Nursing, Education, Computer Science, and Biology.

Relaxation Techniques PHED 234

By Vivian & Lisa


This class is nearly the same as Yoga class. First, you should bring a yoga mat with you, (it can be bought in the book store) a bottle of water, and a towel. Choose the most suitable clothes and trousers. You should listen to your own body! Do not force yourself to do something you can’t achieve. If you have some problems, you should ask Melissa as soon as possible.

There are some differences between yoga and relaxation technique class. In the relaxation technique class, we have more discussion about how to relax you. You should prepare some ideas to share with your classmates. Most of the time, you will practice by yourself. But sometimes you will work with your partner to help each other do relaxation exercises.

Another important thing is that you should attend the class!! If you missed 3 or more than 3 classes, you will get an F. However, the professor is a very nice woman, so I am sure you will enjoy your class! Good luck!

Review PE100

By yevette

It was totally not a normal PE class. I think it was more like a research class. I feel so bad that I almost want to drop the class during the first time when I attended the class. We ran and walked all though the class. The aim is to find out your personal limit. And it is also the ultimately goal of this class: to find out your limit.

Fortunately, everything seems fine after the first week. After those suffering sports, we just do some research about our body and life styles indoor or do some light activities in gym. Actually, I learnt a lot when I was doing my essay of nutrition report. I gave myself a goal to live a healthy life.

By the way, my professor NICO WOOD was really a nice lady, especially to international students like us. The only thing you should do is try your best to make sense about everything on class. Keep listening and don’t forget to take notes. It will be useful to your final paper quiz. If you have any questions, go ahead to ask or maybe you can just borrow your classmates’ notes. The only and the biggest difference between PE100and the other PE class is you have to do more paper work.