Personal Stories from Group Project Participants
Read the personal stories of some of the people who have participated in our group programs. These participants often do volunteer work as part of their program.
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 Lily, NSLI-Youth Group Program |
Summer 2010 | |
| .... these are the memories that will stay with me, and these are the things that I will miss. These are the things that define the line between visiting and living. They are what make NSLI-Y so much more than a “trip to China”. Things like these are what truly kindle a love of a foreign culture, and what foster the desire in our students to return. | ||||
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Nick, NSLI-Youth Group Program |
Summer 2010 | |
| Life here, although not a local life per se, is far from a tourist’s life. I live in a regular Chinese apartment, take a public bus to school everyday, and participate in the activities of a Chinese family. We eat traditional Chinese meals, take trips to the park, and watch TV together. The host family experience is what “makes” this trip; in fact, I’ve learned more Chinese with my host family this summer than I learned at school! | ||||
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Galen, NSLI-Youth Group Program |
Summer 2009 | |
| ...perhaps one of the most worthwhile things I participated in was going to work as a volunteer for Xubo’s affiliated CereCare Wellness Center for Children. This care center was home to young Chinese children with mental handicaps | ||||
| Read more... | Email: Galen | |||
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Sydney, NSLI-Youth Group Program |
Summer 2009 | |
| I have never met happier or sweeter kids than at the Cerecare Center. Immediately after introducing myself I would receive a big smile and a "hello, how are you, I'm fine thank you." Although my job was to teach English, I also had a lot of fun playing cars and reading | ||||
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Helena, NSLI-Youth Group Program |
Summer 2009 | |
| I left the children’s center impressed with the children’s intelligence, motivation, and enthusiasm, but my favorite memories of my time in center are of the children’s laughter and smiles. Despite their disabilities, they were incredibly happy. | ||||
| Read more... | Email: Helena | |||
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