ACT

Former Teachers Comments

“I’ve just finished my first term of teaching in China, and it has truly been a most excellent experience. Spending time with kids, making so many dear friendships, opening up to a whole new culture and leaning Chinese have made the past months some of most fruitful in my life.I really have to hand it to Chinese hospitality and their sense of humility. With my friends here in China, despite the enormous difference in habits and past experiences, even in the absence of a common language, we’ve never faced barriers to connecting, or boundaries in trust.So if you’re considering coming down to China, don’t think twice. Bring some hiking shoes, and your clubin gear… You’ll have a blast!”
Asghar Syed, Year Long 2004-2005

“It's great to hear that ACT is growing by leaps and bounds. I've been telling friends and family about the amazing experience I had this summer, so hopefully I can get you guys some good recruits. I also admit that the half year program is looking really tempting”
Dana Chitwood, Summer 2004

“I do not think I have fully expressed how appreciative I am of ACT for allowing me to have so many wonderful experiences over the summer with my fellow teachers and with my students. I would like to express my appreciation in my desire to rejoin the ACT program. Please let me know if such positions are available for the spring. I am also interested in participating in the summer program again, as well as possibly teaching next fall.”
Colleen O'Malley, Summer 2004

“What's up? I hope all is well for you and the others in China and your working hard to promote and ameliorate the already cool ass program of yours. It was a true blast this summer, and I would like to once again say thanks to you, Gordon and Sophie for taking care of us and giving us all this great opportunity to grow and share.”
Laurent LeJeune, Summer 2004

“I enjoyed my trip and I can't say enough to people about it.”

Asjah Monroe, Summer 2004

“I did indeed have a wonderful summer, and have been seriously considering coming back for an extended period of time. “
Ben Janos, Summer 2004

“I've been meaning to get in touch with for some time now to say thank you for all your hard work this summer and for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the teaching program. Despite the ups and downs, I really had an amazing experience. It has totally turned me on to teaching as a career. I'm actually heading to Spain in less than 2 weeks to get the TEFL certification. I am very interested in the teaching positions available in China and I thank you for offering me the opportunity to apply.”

Courtney Butnor, Summer 2004

“I very much miss and crave the culture, experiences and people I had while in China . I found teaching and spending time with the children extremely rewarding. The experiences I had in China left me with a great feeling of fulfillment and accomplishment, and I would like to thank you for being a part of making that all possible.”
Jen Brown, Summer 2004