謝謝僑委會提供這麼有意義的服務機會給海外青年。我的孩子藉由此次活動更加認識台灣教育與台灣的文化，也認識很多好朋友。衷心感謝政府和為這次活動付出時間，精神的工作人員。
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8309: 柯和平 ; Author: Jody S. Korner

This was an incredible opportunity and experience for my daughter. Her participation in this program has only increased her love and respect for the Asian culture for which she plans to pursue further with her college education.

The camaraderie and support of her fellow volunteers, now friends, and counselors was a parent’s dream when you cannot be there to provide for your child. In fact, it was their friendships that made this trip a success and assisted her through the difficult situations. My daughter was teaching at Youmu Elementary in the mountains. At no time did we feel Paige would be put in a situation that may cause her harm. We knew our child’s safety was a priority. This was very apparent when they removed her group from the school to wait out the typhoon. Yet, the conditions and location of the school made it very difficult for my daughter due to her fear of spiders and the isolation. The best part was she prevailed along with her group mates and became a stronger person. Working with the students, although challenging, taught her patience and to learn different approaches when faced with multiple situations and abilities. My husband & I will always reflect on this experience as the one that gave her the skill to conquer her fears and make the best of a situation. It truly is something that one can really only learn on their own.

The opportunity to volunteer and experience a culture and country that Paige could only describe as beautiful and exciting has made an everlasting impression. We could not have asked for anything else from her experience. Our most sincere thanks and we’ll be forever grateful for her being selected to participate in AID Summer.
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8320: 林梅凌 ; Author: Huey-Ching Ewbank

First, I want to thank the Overseas Community Affairs Council of the Republic of China for sponsoring such a meaningful program. It gave my children the opportunity to learn about my homeland, and to enjoy the Taiwanese people's hospitality and friendship. Whenever I mention to my friends (some from Iran and Vietnam) that my daughters are going back to Taiwan to teach English, they express a wish that their own countries had such a program for their children. That makes me feel that we are very lucky to have your help. My older daughter participated a few years ago, and it is the second time for my younger daughter.

My husband is American, and we speak English at home. Our daughters weren't really able to understand Chinese even though we sent them to weekly Chinese lessons for three years. After they came back from Taiwan, my daughters were inspired to learn Chinese. My older daughter took Chinese in college and became fairly fluent. The younger daughter plans to take Chinese in college as well.

After this trip, my younger daughter realized how much effort I put into cooking traditional Tiawanese dishes for them to eat, and she enjoyed trying new authentic foods while in Taiwan. She has even been requesting to eat some foods I cook, some of which she had been afraid to try before the trip! Before participating this year, our daughter had excitement but also some apprehension that the trip might not live up to her expectations. Afterwords, when we picked her up from the airport, she couldn't wait to tell us about all the exciting events she had participated in. She made friends not only with Taiwanese people, but with people from all over the world. It was a very positive experience for her. She told me the tour this year was so much better than the first one. She loved visiting Sun-Moon Lake, the 101 building, the Nationational History museum, the night market, and the amusement park. She said she could see the improvement from the earlier program.

My daughter received thank-you notes from the students she worked with. She proudly displays these notes on her desk, and trip pictures on her wall. One of her students wrote that he initially thought learning English would be boring, but now he wants to participate again. He told her that her teaching made learning fun, and he hopes to see her back next year. Our daughter was quite moved by this student's note. My daughter said that when you make an impact on someone's life, it makes you feel good about yourself. This was an unforgettable summer for her, and she values the experiences she had in Taiwan.

Again, I would like to thank崇文國小and the host family for providing care and support during the trip.


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8321: 倪卉 ; Author: 何華夏

真的很感謝僑委會對北美海外華僑子女舉辦的英語服務營，我的兩個孩子，妹妹要升大學二年級，哥哥今年剛大學畢業，並準備接著念四年牙醫，這是他第二次參加，由於有了第一次（2008年）的美好記憶及豐碩體驗，今年暑假對他來說又剛好是一個空檔，於是兄妹倆積極並主動要求報名並均獲錄取，讓他們喜出望外，對漫長的暑假充滿了期待，而我們也很慶幸他們有這個機會再次有所歷練、成長，並學習如何付出，過個有意義的暑假。

在這四週營隊生活裡，他們不但順利完成了對偏遠山區孩子們的英語教學，也交到了來自北美各州年紀相仿的隊友。作為父母的我們，認為他們在這短短的時間內，雖然僅僅做出了很小的付出，但卻換來了難得的體驗，在他們的一生當中都將會受益無窮。更由於政府的精心安排，不但讓他們遊歷了北中南各地名勝景點，還讓他們有機會去參觀故宮及總統府，在在都體現了政府對我們海外僑民下一代深切的關愛及展現了台灣「美麗寶島」富庶進步的一面。

孩子們說，這次的台灣之旅，總的來說都很順遂，所到之處都受到很好的照顧，所服務的中學設備也都很完善，就是認為兩週的英語教學對學生們來說似乎短了些，三週或許會比兩週來得好。另外，就是他們對台灣又有了更多一點的認識，也愛上了台灣的水果和夜市，他們希望再過幾年一定還要再回到台灣去看一看、玩一玩。
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8325: 顧媛媛 ; Author: Dawn Han

首先感謝 Summer Aid的組織者和各位工作人員。是你們的辛勤工作使得這個專案的每個步驟都組織得有條有序。從最初報名到最後遊覽結束，清楚的步驟和嚴格的管理，加上網上的照片，讓我們身在美國的家長不同孩子聯繫也能瞭解到他們每日備課，教學或遊覽的大致情況，既能使家長放心，又能在不打擾孩子的情況下讓我們瞭解和分享他們幾周的生活。我感覺整個活動計畫得非常好，也想得很周全，非常感謝。只是各校對上傳照片可能有不同的認識，有些學校每日上傳很多，能讓家長看到不少情況。有的卻只有寥寥幾張，也不能每日保證。

我的孩子顧媛媛是第一次去臺灣（她以前只去過大陸）。她和另外７個孩子分到苗栗縣南和國中。在那裡教課的兩星期對他們很有挑戰性，對她的成長是一個很好的鍛煉。她和其他志願者及在校幫助她們的教官也結下了很好的友誼。中間洽逢颱風襲島，使他們沒能太多在當地遊覽，但她說因此才得以在週末補上了點平日欠缺的睡眠也不遺憾。隨後一周的遊覽使她有機會看了很多地方，是非常難得的機會。

總之，我們非常感謝組織者和各位工作人員的精心組織和安排，希望你們的活動每年越辦越好。
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8330: 林仲萱 ; Author: Teresa Lin

Nathan had a great time attending the AID Summer 2013. He was very fortunate to be assigned at Mu Dan middle school and he enjoyed his fellow teaching volunteers and the middle schoolers very much.

As a parent, I'm very grateful to the institution which put out a lot of effort training these volunteers and tending their needs. I felt very connected by looking at the activity pictures that were posted on the website daily. The places and activities the instituion organized were all so interesting. Most of the places I've only heard about but never been to.

Thank you for your coordination from the US side. It is an amazing program and I'm so glad that Nathan had this experience.
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8335: 劉瀚元 ; Author: Lily Liu

I am glad that my son, Edward had the opportunity to participate again in the 2013 AIDSummer program. A special thanks to all the counselors, CYC, OCAC and the MOE along with everyone else that made this year’s program a success. The friendly bonds that my son has made with his fellow “teachers”, students, as well as the staff of his host school will be long lasting. Furthermore, the friends made during the training and the tour will also last a long time. My son told me that watching the 7th and 8th graders at Rui-Shui Jr. High in Hualian County learn the English that my son taught them was wonderful once they were able to understand and use it. The experience that my son has obtained from attending the AID Summer program is a precious one and the influences will be able to use for a lifetime. Additionally, by attending, Edward has greatly improved his Chinese skills by talking with all the staff members at his school and also with the counselors. Having attending the AIDSummer program again this year was probably one of the best ways to spend his summer before heading back to college.
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