For the past two weeks I've been teaching English at an intensive summer camp for advanced students. Living in a frat house just a stroll away from the bookstore, we've had quite an interesting past 14 days. The kids don't sleep much - which means the camp counselors sleep even less. :)
I've tested out some fabulous teaching strategies that I think will work quite well while I'm in China. Overall, it's been an amazing experience, one that has taught me the value of patience. In case any of you were wondering...this is not something I possess naturally. I spend most of my day teaching 5-10th graders, after which I help out - overseeing student activities. It's glorified babysitting with a twist, as these kids study most afternoons and into the evenings. It's nice to be available for them each day - all day if they have questions. However, I've figured out that I need at least one hour for me, myself and I - sans interuption. It's difficult to get here.
Last week we went fountain hopping - apparently there are over 26 fountains on campus. Tradition holds that students "hop" from fountain to fountain and go swimming. It was crazy fun! I even climbed into a fountain myself as a student sprayed me with a constant stream of water.
The high schoolers have to take two SATs a week - (ouch) while the middle schoolers have been loaded with writing homework from yours truly. I love it!
This afternoon we've got an architect coming to speak with the students...about architecture stuffs I suppose. Yesterday the little ones, Christina and I went to a local Kimchi factory and watched how it was made - stinky but wicked cool! The high schoolers also got to go to Google!! So...yeah, the students are getting some great experience while at camp.
Anyhow, I'm having a lot of fun, am dog tired and am so excited to take this teaching and learning to China in three weeks!!
Ciao,
Jaime
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