Many prospects ask whether attending with someone else makes the week easier or harder. Reviewers describe attending as pairs, both with friends and with partners.
Two Attendees in the Same Cohort
Julia Vitullo-Martin (New York City, January 2024) described her experience with Jen, who was in the same cohort:
“By the closing session–for which we all write & present an essay in Spanish–Jen & I had both made huge leaps forward.”
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Jason S (reviewer tagged as attending with friends) described the value of the afternoon session with a peer:
“It really gave me the chance to stumble through building my sentences and grope for the right words, something I don’t really get the chance to do when talking with random person.”
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Partners Who Attended Together
Debbi C (West Vancouver, Canada, December 2024) attended with her husband, who was a beginner:
“It turned out to be a fun week for us both.”
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Lawrence F (Red Deer, Canada, January 2020) attended with his wife:
“We both made new milestones and came away recharged!”
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Parent and Teen
Ann F (Solo/Family traveler, January 2024) attended with her 14-year-old daughter:
“This time, I brought my 14 year old daughter on the trip.”
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Pairs Described in Reviews
| Pair | Reviewer | What They Report |
|---|---|---|
| Two attendees in the same cohort | Julia Vitullo-Martin and Jen | Both “made huge leaps forward” |
| Reviewer tagged as attending with friends | Jason S | “Stumble through building my sentences” |
| Husband, beginner and wife, experienced | Debbi C | “A fun week for us both” |
| Couple at the same level | Lawrence F and wife | “Made new milestones and came away recharged” |
| Parent and teen | Ann F | Brought her 14-year-old daughter |
Bottom Line
Reviewers describe attending in pairs: two members of the same cohort, partners, and a parent and child. The reports describe both people progressing, not one carrying the other. Julia and Jen were in the same cohort, and Debbi C’s husband started as a beginner while she had studied for years. Prospects attending together can expect each person to be placed at their own level.