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The Culver Citizen March 23, 2006 |
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to make a connection with China Kelly Masson Citizen Editor CULVER - Students and faculty from Culver Academies are leaving for China Thursday to experience life in China and in Shanghai Foreign Language School. They will return April 3. As part of the Global Studies Institute, China was chosen because of the growing Chinese presence at the Academies and the desire to make a connection, according to Marie Melroe, trip leader. She said there is a growing population of students from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. John Buggeln, member of the faculty and chaperone, said the reason as quoted by Lee Hamilton is "To understand the world in the 21st Century, you must first understand China." David Chan and Kyle Chen, students at Culver Military Academy, will act as students delegates and interact with Chinese students. They will attend classes in English and in Chinese. “I will experience Shanghai culture and the difference in classes,” said Chan. “We want to push to create exchange.” Being from Taiwan and with his strong Chinese skills, Chen will be making a bridge between Taiwan and the mainland. Melroe's role is to solidify relationships, keep
everyone safe and supervised and make sure everyone is taking advantage of
every aspect of the trip. Acting as chaperone and travel consultant is Jen
Cerney, member of the Academies faculty. Ning Schultz, Chinese teacher, is
chief interpreter and chaperone. The group includes 16 students
representing every class in CMA and CGA. |