Written by: Phan Thi Quynh Trang, Executive Contributor
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There is an increasing trend of students studying abroad for a short period of time in English-speaking countries in search of short-term study abroad programs designed to help them improve themselves, improve foreign language skills, and learn a collective living environment. Students will learn about international learning styles, experience hours of learning specialized skills, and explore the life of studying and living abroad during summer camp. Enjoy benefits, participate in extracurricular activities, and practice English while visiting famous landmarks abroad.
A look at the summer camp journey of five students from Vietnam – a small and beautiful country famous for excellent and studious students – is presented in this article.
In 2023, six students will study at Southern Ontario Collegiate in Hamilton City as part of the summer camp program. They are Nam Phuong, Khanh An, Chuc An, Tran Khanh, Anh Khoa, and Duc Long. According to school representatives, the program's overall goal is to develop youth through safe and engaging extracurricular learning activities. In addition to a safe, engaging learning environment, SOC offers a variety of different learning opportunities.
A picture of six Vietnamese students
In a meeting before summer camp, S.O.C High School emphasized the benefits of summer camp to students' parents and shared orientation information.
Students attend international summer camps to learn about other cultures, lifestyles, and habits. They Expanding cultural knowledge will broaden their worldview and have a multidimensional perspective by interacting with peers from other countries and becoming aware of the diversity and differences in the world around them.
Develop communication skills
Getting together in a group will involve talking, cooperating, and working with people from different cultures and languages. The goal is to help Students develop confidence and flexibility in communicating, creating relationships, and resolving conflict.
Building national pride
Students are able to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of their country's values through international summer camps. Sharing the culture, history, and traditions of a country will make Students feel proud and love the country they live in.
Discover and learn new things
A new and exciting learning environment awaits Students at the International Summer Camp. Students will learn foreign languages, sports, art, science, and technology through educational and hands-on activities. As a result, knowledge is broadened and skills are developed holistically.
Grow independently and confidently
In an international summer camp, Students will have to manage their time, organize themselves and make decisions on a daily basis. Students benefit from this by becoming more independent, confident, and self-aware.
Build international friendship
Students can make many new friends from many different countries at international summer camps. It is through living and playing together that Students develop beautiful international friendships.
Raise the level of English
Many young people from different countries and regions attend the international summer camp. As a result, they will be fully immersed in the English environment. By doing this, they develop their ability to use language naturally, without books, especially improving their speaking and listening skills.
A cultural exchange was held after the students spent three weeks at summer camp in Canada. As a group, the students expressed their deep gratitude to the ESL teacher and the entire S.O.C. high school staff for teaching them values and soft skills that will help them develop and improve.
Vietnamese students and teachers at SOC
The concept of learning as an ongoing process is currently being cemented in the minds of our youth. Learning settings outside the classroom are also becoming increasingly recognized as valuable additions to traditional teaching methods. Children's individual intelligence and love for the natural world can be harnessed through summer camps. A summer camp is clearly a logical choice for young people due to the diverse social, cultural, and ethnic mix of the community.
Phan Thi Quynh Trang, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Teaching and training ESL has always been my passion, and I am dedicated to contributing to the success of others. I am enthusiastic, creative and caring, proficient in theory and practical application, and always strive to provide quality lectures and provide quality care to my students.
During the Covid 19 pandemic, I realized I needed to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. The only option I had at that time was to either lose everything or to continue on the educational career path that I had chosen. However, I had to continue in a completely different direction. And I realized that Technology has made it possible for educators to connect with audiences and share their expertise in seemingly unlimited ways.
Since I have expertise in teaching, I can apply products to teaching and point out the weaknesses of manufacturers. Through my contribution to educational technology units in the country, I discovered that the educational entrepreneur creates positive value change using economic resources named "studying". A new challenge worth taking on is motivating educators to realize their value, stay current, and broaden their horizons for the sustainable development of the educational technology industry. "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
