Date: Monday 1st November, 2010

Personal Statement for educational disadvantages

To whom it may concern,
My name is Linh Hoang and I am from Vietnam. I started my education in Australia in July
2008. Before going to mainstream, I completed High School Preparation in November
2008. Thus, it has been nearly two and a half years studying at All Saints as a mainstream
student. However, I have experienced some difficulties with:
- Expression in using vocabularies as English is my second language
- Comprehending the tasks/assignments that given throughout the years
- Communicating with other mainstream students, and this significantly effects my
team-works assignments.
- Since English is my second language and it requires more time on collecting
information, looking up for vocabularies, reading skills as well as correcting grammar
errors, time management is one of my most difficulties.
Moreover, living in a foreign country has impacted on my lifestyle. There is a lack of family
support along with additional stress. Since I started at All Saints in 2008, I found it really
difficult to make a whole new set of friends at school. On the other hand, I personality
believe that cultural differences has also made it difficult for me to cope.
The staff at All Saints Anglican School has assisted me by providing ESL supports, as well
as giving me some extra time for certain tasks and allowing me to use my dictionaries in
some test. However, I still feel that accommodations, living lifestyle and a brand new
environment had been part of my academic disadvantages. Hence, I would really
appreciate your consideration in these matters.
Yours faithfully,

Linh Hoang