...The opening of the program is touring famous Beijing attractions. Touring of the magnificent architecture, landscape, history, and visiting nice restaurant is a nice way to start.
After the class started, my daughters bonded with other students quickly. They would work with their friends to finish the home work assignments. There was once a group of us walking from the dorm to the campus supermarket, my daughter and her friends took the opportunity to enjoy the night view as well as recite/memorize a poem.
I also liked our boarding arrangement. Tsinghua University overseas student dorm has clean and nice accommodations. Though there were some plumbing problems, they were trying their best to solve the problems.
The University is a mixture of a historical Palace Garden and modern classroom buildings; therefore, it is also a Beijing attraction. I am impressed with the variety of food from the cafeteria, and the efficiency of the system. The touring information for parents is very handy, and it is very fascinating to explore and discover Beijing .
Visiting local host family is another highlight of the program. Both my daughters enjoyed the hospitality from the local family.
Counselors are very kind and attentive to students needs, and served the roles of big brothers and sisters to the students.
Overall, it is a very nicely planned program, and my daughters learned so much from this camp. They not only learned Chinese, but also learned some finance lessons from the shopping trips, i.e. bargaining experiences.
Thank you for the program. It will be the memory of a lifetime to all of us.
(Sharon Hampe, California, USA, daughters Michelle and Carolyn, 17 and 13 years old) |
