|
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/15/2011 11:00 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/16/2011 10:43 PM
Expires: 01/01/2016 12:00 AM
:
Murphys is Home for Thirteen Chinese University Students!
Murphys, CA.....USA is home to thirteen University Students who are on a study program from China from July 11- 27. Their local coordinator is Debbie Rocco who was first introduced to the international program two years ago when they contacted her to bring that years' students on a tour of Michelson Elementary School where she works as special events coordinator. The students range from 19-24 and are living with 5 .....
More Photos Above!
different host families which were selected by Debbie in the Murphys area. They are here to experience "American Family Life & Culture." Monday - Friday the students attend "school" with Debbie who shares and compares 5 specific areas with the students including Public Service Agencies, Health, Education, American Family and Volunteerism in America. They experience related facilities in those areas and then return to their Academic Center to compare the American and Chinese Cultures.The Murphys Historic School House is their Academic Center because Debbie felt it would be the perfect place to teach the guests about Murphys and it's history. The students feel honored to be able to attend "school" in the building which is the oldest school house west of the Mississippi River still used for Educational Purposes. Other outings include day trips to San Francisco and UC Berkeley, Moaning Caverns, and Yosemite National Park. Of course they love just interacting and being a part of their "American Families". So far, they just can't believe how warm and friendly the people in Murphys area. They commented that local people seem interested in why they are hear and come up and introduce themselves and shake their hands and it makes them feel very special and good about our country. The program that is sponsoring them is the Educational Resource Development Program or ERDT/SHARE!
|
| Comments |
| The comments are owned by the poster. We are not responsible for its content. We value free speech but remember this is a public forum and we hope that people would use common sense and decency. If you see an offensive comment please email us at news@thepinetree.net
|
| What's Related |
| These might interest you as well
Local News
phpws Business Directory
Photo Albums
|
|
|
