The English Department is dreadfully inadequate. I just received my degree in English in December…read moreof 2025 and my experience with the professors and Chair of the English department could only be described as dreadful. A full third of my professors had no business teaching reading to second graders let alone being a professor at the University level. Disorganized, poor to non-existent teaching skills, gross ignorance and a propensity to teach Gender, Sexuality, and women's studies class instead of an English class. Furthermore, I was told by the Chair of the English Department, Jaime Goodrich, that it was acceptable for a Wayne State professor to ascribe to flat earth ideology as long as they weren't teaching science. Overall, the quality of the English Department is subpar and a disgrace to the entire concept of education.

Some of the most frustrating "customer service" I've ever experienced. If you're a student on…read morefinancial aid be prepared to spend a lot of time in that office sorting your affairs every.single.semester. Some great professors, wonderful library resources, and a nice gym available to students and faculty. Parking is expensive and a lesson in frustration.

My 11 year old son Matthew wanted to learn a foreign language. Sonia was recommended to us by a…read morefriend of a friend. He started his lessons a year ago and I am amazed how much he has already learned with her. In the one year he has been taking lesson he is already speaking and he is at an intermediate level. He enjoys his lessons and to me this is the most important part of learning. They do songs and listen to music and he enjoys how Sonia makes learning fun. He does his homework on his own and he is always excited to go back to show her what he has learned. I highly recommend Sonia for children and adults. She cares and really wants her students to excel.

I have been wanting to learn Portuguese for quite some time. One reason is that I have friends…read morefrom Brazil who continue to invite me to go with them on one of their trips home, and I know that my Spanish will not take me very far. Luckily I met Sonia Harris, whose native language is Brazilian Portuguese, and she introduced me to her Sonia Language School. I signed up for a one-on-one tutorial, which meets right now for a hour once a week in a location that is comfortable for both of us. Don't ever let anyone tell you that language learning does not involve memorization. It does! But the key is how that memorization takes place. Yes, I have some vocabulary to learn, but how else will you learn to say "very cool" in Portuguese? I'm finding this vocabulary building process to be "muito legal" because Brazilians have incredible ways of saying just about everything. In addition to vocabulary, I have some grammar exercises. But again, Brazilian Portuguese is interesting and the way of saying things is so cool that you just want to be able to have everything they say roll off your own lips. It's "bacana." And then Sonia and I have spent time on songs, and song lyrics. What a great way to learn a language and a culture. And who doesn't love Brazilian music! Talk about "bacana"! I have also been reading some short stories in Portuguese and have even written one of my own. Maybe most important for me, given my interests, Sonia has provided me with a book my two contemporary Brazilian scholars whose work focuses on life in the favelas of Brazil's great cities. This has given me insight into political, social, and economic conditions. In combination with other works that I have read, films that I have seen, and videos on the Internet, my awareness of Brazil is increasing tremendously. Amazingly, all of my discussions with Sonia on the book and other topics has been in Portuguese. So, all of the vocabulary and grammar that I work on (oh yes, she gives you homework) really comes in handy and allow us to have the discussion. I am having fun. I am learning. Sonia is incredibly helpful and fun. Maybe I should make that "bacana." I am looking forward to my visit to Brazil with my friends and family.

I love Bright Loritos! Both my children and my sisters 2 children have attended this school. Not…read moreonly are the teachers so kind, they adore our children and our children adore them. My sister and I were not born in this country and we speak several languages. Learning English, a new language for us at the time, was a great experience. It helped me learn more languages with far more ease. My youngest child (2 yrs old) just started attending and within a month him and I converse in Spanish. From the learning, the culture, the compassionate teaching. I highly recommend this day care to parents that want to give their children a leg up in learning for the future.

Bright Loritios is a amzing foreign language school located in Troy, my daughter has attended the…read moresummer camp weekly session for the last 3 years. The staff is very professional and there are so many languages to choose from. I love the fact that the children are completely immersed in the language of choice from the time they walk in the door english is not used very much so the children learn from exposure and activities not drills.

Detroit Waldorf holds a special place in the Waldorf movement as one of the oldest and most…read morerespected Waldorf schools in North America. But what makes DWS exceptional is that it doesn't rest on legacy--it continues to evolve, innovate, and lead in holistic, human-centered education. It strikes a rare balance: deeply rooted in Waldorf pedagogy while embracing fresh ideas, diverse voices, and the needs of a changing world. The curriculum is thoughtfully structured yet remarkably adaptive, offering students both the rhythm of tradition and the freedom to grow into their full potential. The faculty blends long-time Waldorf educators--wise, stable, and deeply committed--with newer teachers bringing fresh passion and creativity to the work. DWS is also led by one of the strongest administrative teams and boards in the Waldorf movement--people of vision, integrity, and deep dedication to both tradition and transformation. If you're seeking a school with strong academics, soulful artistry, and a vibrant, inclusive community, Detroit Waldorf School is a place you must experience.

I think the Detroit Waldorf School is a treasure. A wonderful school with happy children. It can…read morebe life changing for a child and his or her family!

I've been taking French classes here for a couple months now and I am super impressed. What I love…read moremost is that the instructors are from France and the teaching materials are all in french, so you really get total immersion there, which is the best way to learn a language and great for the overall experience. Bravo, bravo!

From the owner: At Alliance Française French Institute of Michigan, we have been sharing our love for the French…read morelanguage and French culture here in Michigan for over 40 years. The Alliance Française is the world's largest network of French language schools and cultural centers.