Teach and Travel Program in China

Beijing, China Cultural Experience

Activity/Tour

The Teach and Travel Program (TTP) is an international cultural exchange program offering a unique opportunity for ambitious and adventurous people to experience the real China.

This program gives native English speakers a unique opportunity to teach English and lead activities in a summer camp setting for Chinese children. Participants will gain valuable leadership and cross-cultural teamwork experiences.

Program Structure:

1. Training and Orientation Session (July 1 -6, 2012):

 Leadership initiatives
 International and intercultural Etiquette
 Basic Chinese culture and customs, and cultural awareness
 Camp activities, and safety and emergency
 Explore Chinese culture and attractions:
The Great Wall Hiking, Forbidden City

2. Camp Teaching Session (July 7 ��" 22, 2012):

 Apply leadership knowledge and skills into English Culture Camp
 Teach oral English language classes
 Incorporate English culture into classes
 Lead various education activities
 Allowance of 1000 RMB for camp teaching
 Local sightseeing in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province

Program Requirements:

• Be adventurous, confident, and able to cope with new challenges
• Be able to motivate and energize school students
• Need to be a fluent or native English speaker
• Keep an open mind about different culture
• Previous teaching experience is not necessary

Note: Participants must be able to teach under pressure, and are psychologically and physically fit to participate in the program, please consider thoughtfully before making application.

Program Highlights and Benefits:

• Explore Chinese culture and history in a completely unique way
• Earn academic credits transferable to your home degree
• Learn more about yourself and gain life skills
• Increase ability to lead activities while overcoming cultural barriers
• Gain valuable teaching experiences for your resume
• Build friendship through interaction with team players
• Leadership Certification available upon request
• Free accommodation and meals during camp teaching
• Earn money to support your travel (1000RMB for camp teaching)

Sleeping and meals

Participants will be staying in double occupancy rooms of a university’s international student residence during the training in Beijing. When teaching in camp, double occupancy rooms are provided. A surcharge will be applied for single occupancy.

When training in Beijing, participants are responsible for most of their meals in university cafeterias. During the excursions and camp teaching, three meals daily will be provided unless specified.

Western style fast food s, such as MacDonald’s, KFC and Pizza Hut, are available throughout China, but the cost is on your own.

Beijing, China Cultural Experience

Beijing, China Cultural Experience