Read what former students say:
Olga, Russia
You are the best teacher I have studied with. Your curiosity and hunger for life are contagious. You always helped me want to strive for more, question things, think, be active and never give up. You make every student feel important.
Helen, China
You built my self-confidence. I met the right person to lead me into American literature and culture at the very beginning - you. How lucky I am! Thank you for pushing me.
Valentina, Belgium
You are my best teacher ever. Without you, I'd still be trying to figure out how to answer a question like an American.
Gad, Israel
Wherever I go, you are on my mind, Priscilla. Never in my life have I had such a memorable teacher like you, and I promise it’s not over. I want to learn much more from you.
Hiroto, Japan
I love that you always encourage students. Your comments and suggestions help us and let us find the joy of studying. If you're interested in listening to your name on the news, live at least until I get the Nobel Prize in Literature. I'm not interested in any prizes but I'm interested in calling your name as my teacher to the world.
George, Georgia
I just wanted you to know that you are always on my mind, and I am eternally grateful for everything I've learned from you. There have been very few people who influenced my life in a better way.
Nina, Russia
In your class I feel like coming out of a cocoon. You are the most encouraging professor I've ever had.
Lyubov, Kazakhstan
I've been thinking about our class, my fellow students and our fearless leader. You are one of the most incredible and inspiring women I've ever met. You touch every one of your students.
Aline, Brazil
This semester was the best one since I've moved to New York. No other class can compare with yours. You opened my mind wide. I can't stay here without taking more of your classes.
Jennifer, Macao
I love that you correct every email, every assignment, every text message I send - even when class is over. You have introduced me to the great minds of humankind. I've not only learned to write English better, but I've been inspired to be a better version of myself through writing. I learned to reflect.
Els, the Netherlands
You were the first English teacher who was able to let me see the beauty of the English language. Each time I write, there is this little voice telling me to think about my angle, to incorporate balance, and to be concise. You opened my eyes with your teaching style.
Mattia, Italy
I have immense gratitude for you. Thanks, thanks, and thanks. You gave me much more than just notions of academic English: you made me fall in love with life - you inspired me to believe in myself.
Daniela, Venezuela
The readings you give motivate me to keep practicing my writing. I just love their simplicity. It's the kind of reading that moves one's heart and stimulates one's mind. Your class has been a gift. You can't imagine how you've helped me.
Aafaque, India
Besides learning so much from you about American culture and literature, I got a bonus: a friend for life.
Roman, Russia
I was praised for my writing style at Columbia University more than once. And I know whom I should thank - you. You are a great teacher! What makes my life easier is my writing: thanks to you I know how to impress and stun.
Yoko, Japan
After class, I facetimed my mom for an hour. She wondered why I was so energetic late in the evening. Yes, you charged me to full power. Whenever I talk with you, all my energy appears. You’ve taught us how to write, how to think and how to love.
Minju, Korea
It was the best choice I made this year to take your course. You motivated me to think deeply and view the world in diverse perspectives. Thank you for your thought-provoking lessons. Thanks to you, I could meet many great writers. Thanks to you, I learned how to question myself. You are an inspiration.
Vanessa, Spain
You showed me the way to wonder, to question and to think - and to to consider and welcome challenging ideas. You cleaned my ears, for better listening and polished my hands, for better writing.
Marjin, the Netherlands
As a class we have been lucky to be part of the Priscilla Karant Experience; PKE. All of us have learned about enthusiasm and joy. Priscilla, you are an inspiring woman.
Benedetta, Italy
Meeting you, the best professor and mentor I have ever had, has completely changed my life.
Marta, Spain
I think of you whenever I write an email or a newsletter. Whenever I discuss elements of style with my colleagues, I tell them about you, an outstanding teacher and friend. You made me a better writer and a better person.
Amanda, Thailand
I told my father about how much I love being your student, how much I love learning from you, and how much I love listening to your thoughts. Then, he told me," Those are the reasons why I sent you to America.
El, Mauritania
What I love about taking courses with you is that you taught me to speak, think, and write like an American.
Carole, France
Classes with you are fun and addictive. Multicultural and thoughtful, each zoom meeting is enriching.
Alice, China
Without you, I wouldn’t have had the chance or ability to appreciate writings from Twain or Austen the way they deserve, let alone practice ways to write like them. Nor would it be possible for me to write like a professional writer and lead a content team.
Beau, China
Lively, interesting and fun! You opened up a whole new world for me.
Masahiro, Japan
I experienced the joy of collaboration, of adventure, of diversity, and of a new culture. It is life changing.
Johanna, Colombia
It is beautiful the way that you take your time and use your energy to understand each of us and try to adapt your teaching for each one. It’s beyond sweet. I think that’s teaching. That’s the way you make a difference being a teacher. I definitely want to join your classes again.
Dara, Iran
In praise of influential people. I’m still astounded by you, Priscilla. You made us reflect. You made us pay attention to details. You gave us courage to say what we think. This class and friendships would not have been like this without the openness that you created, in the way we talk, think and write clearly and effectively.
Stefania, Italy
Your class was great. I suddenly felt as if I had wasted the last four years without taking your classes. What I learned in this country is just because of you. Can't wait until tomorrow’s class.
