A Different New Year Holiday—Travel to Guam with Themed Courses and Learn English

 

By Wei Ruyu, compiled and reported

 

Taking advantage of this year’s Lunar New Year holiday for the Chinese community, SAINT PAUL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL in Guam has specially combined travel with English language teaching to launch the “2012 English Study Tour to Guam.” The 15-day program (from January 24 to February 7, 2012) will be led throughout by school teachers and includes themed courses in academics, nature, sports, music, culture, as well as local sightseeing. Students from elementary to university level can apply.

 

Xiang Lilun, project staff at Kanglin International, said that unlike regular summer camps often held in resorts or clubs, this study tour is a cultural exchange project organized by a U.S. Department of Education-accredited school in collaboration with the Guam Visitors Bureau. All related courses are conducted entirely on campus, with classes divided by age and taught in small groups of 10–20 students. Taiwanese students will have the opportunity to interact with international participants from Korea, Japan, mainland China, Europe, and America, fostering a global perspective. Upon completion, in addition to receiving an English course completion certificate, students will also be awarded a sports (or music) learning certificate, giving participants a competitive edge with dual credentials for their future.

 

Flights to Guam during winter and summer holidays are often hard to come by. The “2012 English Study Tour to Guam” offers students a chance to have a fulfilling and unique New Year holiday. Moreover, during the study period, parents can keep track of their children’s status in real time through the Facebook fan page. For more information, please visit blog.roodo.com/klguam. Seats are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.