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Nhu Le, Cindy Luo, Patrick Powell,  Lisa Hy, Mirtangelis Pena

Nhu Le, Cindy Luo, Patrick Powell,  Lisa Hy, Mirtangelis Pena.                                APSA 2011 Boston Scholars                            . About APSA. Founded 5 yrs ago by American businessmen. Funded by private donors & the State Department.

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Nhu Le, Cindy Luo, Patrick Powell,  Lisa Hy, Mirtangelis Pena

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  1. Nhu Le, Cindy Luo, Patrick Powell,  Lisa Hy, Mirtangelis Pena                                APSA 2011 Boston Scholars                            

  2. About APSA • Founded 5 yrs ago by American businessmen. • Funded by private donors & the State Department. • Offers a full scholarship for a six-weeks study abroad experience in Beijing, China. • Open to public high school students from: • Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Houston, New York City, Rochester, NY, and Washington, DC. • Competitive admission by application & interview.

  3. Language Classes • Chinese class from 8:00 to 12:00. • Three different levels of classes: • beginner, intermediate, and advance • lessons on: •  business  • money exchange • shops • Directions • Class instruction in Mandarin.

  4. Language Excursions • Test & build-up our language skill in real life. • Travel in small language group for maximum benefits. • Receive assistance from language mentors.

  5. Language Excursions Went to the markets to make Jiao Zi (boiled dumplings)

  6. Language Excursions Explored China’s contemporary art scene at 798, Beijing’s premiere art district.

  7. Culture

  8. Group Excursions • Group Excursions  - Learning to use public transportation in Beijing - Practice Mandarin with locals • Tour & learn the history of famous sites. • Take on different leadership roles in our groups

  9. Group Excursions Forbidden City

  10. Group Excursions: Great Wall

  11. Expeditions - View Beijing life from different perspectives - Travel to undeveloped areas in and around Beijing. - A chance for guided personal development. - Experience the different lifestyles in Beijing.

  12. Expeditions Dandelion Migrant School

  13. Expeditions Cundixia

  14. Expeditions Miaoliang

  15. Career career visits- •  Introduction to company visits in Beijing • We went to company visits • listen to speakers talk about their company   •  Knowing their job positions • Asking questions • Connections with them • Discovering our future careers  Visited Google China to learn about tech companies in China & working with the govt.

  16. US Embassy Learned about possible careers in foreign civil service.

  17. Coca Cola Explore how large Western corporations enter the Chinese markets

  18. -Analyze social issues in China surrounding the One-Child Policy -Discuss (domestic & foreign) NGOs in China and the role they play in society. New Hope Foster Home

  19. Young Professional Panels Talk to young foreigners about what working and living in China is like.

  20. Benefits of studying abroad -Increases self-confidence, maturity, and independence. -Exposes students to a new culture and has a lasting impact in their world view. -Immerses student in a foreign language, dramatically increasing foreign language fluency if he/she is a student. -Gives students a competitive advantage in college admissions and in future careers.

  21. China Tomorrow Project -Helps APSA scholars share their experience with their home community -APSA scholars seek to engage others with their new knowledge of China. -City groups implement China Project plan that was developed while in China. • Gives scholars experience in creating, organizing, and executing an event. • Exposes others to the APSA program, China, and study abroad.

  22. China Tomorrow Project Event: APSA Sponsoring a Booth at Boston Public School’s Back to School Jamboree Location: City Hall Plaza Date: August 27th, 2011 EXECUTED EVENT

  23. China Tomorrow Project EXECUTED EVENT Event: APSA Presentation Location: Court Street (BPS Headquarters) Date: Friday, September 23rd, 2011 4-6 PM Details: All 5 APSA members will present about the APSA China Scholars program and our experiences this summer as Scholars. The presentation is open to the general public. At the presentation, we will also share information on our upcoming fundraiser for the Dandelion School.

  24. China Tomorrow Project PLANNED EVENT Event: The Arts of China: a Fundraiser for the Dandelion School Location & Date: TBA Details: Presentation on APSA program & Dandelion School Workshops (Chinese painting & Tai Chi) Buffet-style Chinese dinner Chinese performances & closing speaker Tickets: $7 All proceeds will go to the Dandelion School.

  25. THANKS FOR COMING!

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