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What Is This Program About?
Cultural exchange and study abroad programs have emerged in schools and campuses as necessities of a well-rounded education. Today, for students to grasp the global concepts of ‘international commerce’, ‘global economy’ and ‘the interconnected world’, they must have a real world understanding of the cross-cultural contexts of business, the arts and general scholarship. To live, work and succeed in this new world we must relate to different people and cultures respectfully yet effortlessly.
This program is designed for schools in the US and China to access each other’s student bodies for two weeks of ”street credible” teaching of conversational language and indigenous culture. Our experience is that student with student dialogue provides openness and enthusiasm for the learning experience which greatly facilitates cultural understanding and respect amongst those who are the future of their countries.
Topics typically addressed in the classroom are shown in outline form below, with many variations possible and welcomed:
I. Introductions, Orientation and Greetings
A. Who are you? Who am I?
1. Birthplace (maps), family and names
2. Parent’s daily lives
3. Children’s daily lives
II. Growing Up In People’s Republic of China
A. School
1. When it begins and structure
2. Attendance, homework, studying and tests
3. Sports and "extracurricular" activities
4. Government rules
B. Social Life
1. Boy/Girl friends
2. Dating and family
3. TV, internet, video games and cell phones
4. Smoking, drinking, drugs
C. Government
1. Effect on everyday life (laws, police, welfare)
2. Media
3. Property, money and business
4. Lawyers and Officials
III. What we've learned
A. Perceptions of West and America
B. Perceptions of World and China
How Does The Program Work?
Bridge The Divide and the Sino American Society will accept applications from schools that would either like a team of students to come and teach in their school or would like to provide a team of their students to travel to China to teach.
We provide complete information about the various schools from primary schools to universities, and counsel you on selecting those that best fit your interests and skills. You are provided a skills and interest survey which helps us to match your interests with schools in China.
A typical two week itinerary is shown below.
Saturday Arrive in country, meet at airport with our representative,
transportation to host lodging and begin orientation.
Sunday Group orientation and community tours
Monday thru Friday Teach in schools eight hours/day.
(free time in the evenings)
Saturday and Sunday Free time, optional visits to Terra Cotta Warriors or Tai
Bai Mountains, or other historical sites.
Monday thru Thursday Teach in schools.
Friday “farewell ceremonies”
Saturday Program ends; transportation to airport with our representative and
depart for home.
Our experienced hosts together with the school administrators ensure the smooth flow of the program leaving you to focus on the interactive teaching aspects of your experience,
Why Do I Have To Pay To Volunteer?
As a non-profit organization independent from government or religious funding, Bridge The Divide Foundation and Sino American Society programs are financed almost entirely by program participants.
Your service program fee pays our costs here and in the host country for extensive pre-trip reading materials and orientation, someone to escort you from the airport, security when using public transportation, on-site training, room accommodation arrangements, prepared meals, a team coordinator on-site at all times, assistance dealing with local officials, etc. As well, we use part of your program fee to pay for supplies donated to the school being served.
If you are a US taxpayer, you receive the benefit of our 501(c) (3) status which allows you to deduct the cost of your service program fee from your taxes.
What about Safety?
There are inherent risks and dangers that could arise when traveling in any foreign country. These include travel on dangerous roads, infrastructure problems such as lack of water, electricity and accommodations, travel required on motorcycle, bus, van or other non-conventional conveyance, hazards traveling in mountainous terrain and/or undeveloped areas, an accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation or availability of medical supplies and facilities. Furthermore, a sense of urgency, attention to details, standards of quality, hygiene, food, sanitation facilities, cleanliness, methods of conducting business, etc., may be deemed unsatisfactory and/or not equivalent to those found in your home country.
The host communities we serve in China are very settled. Because you are invited and travel with fellow Chinese students you are not viewed as “tourists” but are accepted as “friends” and afforded an extra measure of compatibility and safety. Additionally, students work together as a team and never need be alone in the community.
Overall, be aware that headlines can overstate or exaggerate reality. Be a world-wise traveler but don’t let the headlines keep you from experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime Adventure.
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