University of Northern Iowa: Dongguan - UNI Summer Camp in China
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Students are given the opportunity to travel to China and facilitate English context in a summer camp in Dongguan City, China, 50 miles from Hong Kong. Participants will work with elementary to college-aged Chinese students to develop their Englis... read more
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I learned how to adapt quickly and to learn to take whatever comes at you. I think it was worthwhile and I learned more than I thought I would, but possibly for the wrong reasons. A student - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
Saw an incredible cross-section of China for a incredibly reasonable price. Camp was challenging as a non-ed major but in a highly valuable way. The experienced pushed me and was much more than a vacation in China. Met absolutely awesome people from UNI I would never have interacted with otherwise. Don't go if you're doing it ju... Raymond W - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
culture work experience A student - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I gained an understanding of a different culture and made new friends. It was worthwhile. Cody A - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
new friends, and I learned more about myself A student - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
It was so much more than I ever expected. I learned so much from my students and my friends. It was very humbling, and I am very proud to be an American. I will never forget these memories that I made. Sarah R - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I learned how to feel comfortable with someone observing me teaching. I also learned more about China and it's culture. Amanda L - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
It really made me appreciate what I have back home. I learned a lot about myself and working with others while on this trip. I also learned that even though I might not like a specific culture I need to respect it and there are so many things I can learn from it. A student - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
Yes worthwhile, the cutlure was amazing and the sites were great. THe students were loving and appreciative.d Jory H - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
Learning about a different culture, and living through it is an experience that I can hold with me forever. I am glad UNI gave me this opportunity to broaden my horizons and give me a challenge. I am actually currently in Korea right now teaching English. Without the summer camp, I would have never thought I would be given the o... Christopher P - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I learned a lot about the Chinese culture. It was amazing. I also gained teaching experience and now have life-long memories and friends from the summer camp. Stephie_3398 - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
This experience, like all my travels, was amazing. It was most definitely worthwhile. The difference from all my other travels is that I took on the role of a teacher, but learned that everyone involved (including us teachers) were still the students, and we all learned from each other. My students taught me about myself, about ... Liz B - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I learned alot about the Chinese culture and how it differs from the American culture and it was definitely worthwhile and I'd do it all over again if I had the chance. Connie C - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
What works and what doesn't work from the student and observer view. Actually, there were times I wish I got a refund. A student - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself. I had never been that far away from home and my family before so it was definitely a new experience for me. I also learned a lot about who I am going to be as a teacher from teaching the chinese students at camp. It was definitely worth while. Especially because I am going to school to become a ... Jenna D - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I learned how to have better classroom management and came home with new ideas for teaching my own classroom. I also gained a better sense of the Chinese culture and feel more experienced in terms of international education. Haylee h - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
How important my individual values are to me and that anything is accomplished with an open mind. A student - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I learned how to figure things out in a culture that is very different from the United States. I also had to make do with not knowing the language, and we all had to adjust to a different schedule and way of living. It was worthwhile because I got to know my students and they taught me so much about China! hthielen - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I gained an understanding of another culture and the ability to work through adversity. A student - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I learned a lot about teaching and traveling. It was worthwhile. A student - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I feel I learned a lot about the Chinese culture through my students. If I had gone abroad just to sight see I definitely would not have learned so much. I feel like I gained a lot of insight to what it is like being a student in China. It gave me many new friends that I plan on staying in touch with. A student - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
Definitely worthwhile. A student - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I learned to live in the moment while in China due to my limited time there. It was definitely worthwhile and I would do it all again! Zachary P - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
From going to China, I learned that the world is a small place. Experiencing the Chinese culture through my students was truly rewarding. I will forever hold my new friends in my heart. I hope that I can go to China again soon! A student - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
I gained a greater appreciation for all countries and people of the world, including my own along with all of the many gifts and luxuries that I have at home. I became a more worldly person knowing now that America does not necessarily do 'it' the best. Jonathan B - University of Northern Iowa View Entire Review
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Students are given the opportunity to travel to China and facilitate English context in a summer camp in Dongguan City, China, 50 miles from Hong Kong. Participants will work with elementary to college-aged Chinese students to develop their English language skills while earning up to five UNI credits.
Students also spend a few days touring in Beijing, Guilin and Hong Kong, giving them a true cultural experience. See the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, visit Yin Ping Shan Mouth Peak and the Summer Palace at the Kunming Lake, enjoy a boat ride down the Pearl River and walk the Great Wall!
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