Taiwan is a very busy but friendly city. The people here are very devoted and hard working and their culural history and traditions are very important to them. There is a fatastic recycling program here.
There is a very high percentage of people living here that can speak a 2nd language and being able to speak English is held in high regard with many children attending extra English lessons after school and on week ends.
Many thanks to Dr. Huang and the staff and students of WenHua Elementary school for hosting our staff and students from Stretton College again this year. Study tours are a fantastic opportunity for students to experience another culture first hand and to develop an understanding of another way of life allowing students to develop lasting friendships.
Study tours enable students to practice Chinese in a practical way by being immersed in an everyday Taiwanese environment constantly being exposed to exciting, new learning situations.
Being able to speak a second language increased career opportunities. It is easier to learn while here as they are experiencing not just reading about it in a book. It is very real as they are experiencing Chinese language, food and culture first hand.
We thank you for this wonderful opportunity. I feel privileged and honored to have been able to attend study tour for the second time this year. Because this was my second visit, it has made it much easier to better prepare our students for the cultural differences that they experienced.
Thank you to the very special host families for opening your homes and your hearts to our students and caring for them as your own children.
I look forward to welcoming students from WenHua Elementary school in July at Stretton College.
Xie Xie Ni
Michelle Peachey
Study Tour Officer
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