Homestay tutors making dumplings in Shenzhen Today, we are going to learn how to cook some delicious Chinese dumplings! This is something the Abridge Academy team had a lot of fun trying (and eating!) so we can confirm even complete cooking novices can produce edible results… The importance of dumplings in Chinese culture In China, […]
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Homestay Tutors enjoying a calligraphy class in Beijing! Today, we are going to learn about Chinese calligraphy – one of the most traditional Chinese art forms famous around the world! We will start by learning about the history and styles of Chinese calligraphy, giving you a background understanding of its importance in Chinese culture. Then,
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Homestay Tutor Hannah from the UK wrote an article for Global Graduates sharing her experiences as an au pair in China during the coronavirus outbreak. Global Graduates Global Graduates is a leading website for students studying, working or volunteering abroad. As well as sharing opportunities for students interested in gaining international experiences during their degree,
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We are so excited to be shortlisted for the Downing Enterprise competition – recognising outstanding business ideas and start-ups from Downing College, Cambridge. The Competition Downing Enterprise is a start-up competition run by alumni from Downing College, Cambridge, supporting student entrepreneurship. Each year, they invite students to pitch their business or idea with prizes totalling
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Luke, studying Chemical Engineering at the University of Cambridge, spent two weeks this summer teaching at a STEM camp in Shanghai to complete the internship part of his 150 hour TEFL qualification!
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Joe, studying Chinese at the University of Cambridge, spent five weeks this Christmas as a homestay tutor in Hangzhou.
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The Gateway Challenges Blog shares stories from Murray Edwards students on the summer adventures, including travel, study and volunteering abroad. Abridge Academy was founded by an alumna of Murray Edwards, and we are delighted to have several Murray Edwards students join us each year. Below, we have summarised the blog posts from EduCampers at Murray
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EduCamper Patricia-Ioana Sfagau recorded her time on the EduCamp program, particularly focusing on the homestay week experience, on her YouTube channel: The World through Blue Eyes. The World through Blue Eyes Focusing on travel and study abroad content, The World through Blue Eyes is run by Patricia-Ioana Sfagau, a University of Southampton student originally from
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Patricia, studying Applied English Language Studies at the University of Southampton, spent six weeks on a teaching placement in Beijing as part of the 150 hour TEFL program.
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Microbiology student Vanessa, from the University of Manchester, spent two months in summer 2019 on the Homestay Tutor program in Shenzhen while completing her 150 hour TEFL certificate.
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