仲廷是今年的高中畢業生,今年非常幸運能有機會回台參加AID Summer 這個活動.
感謝僑委會為這群海外華裔青年舉辦了這項非常有意義的活動. 仲廷在這次的活動中, 結識了許多好友, 也學習到許多和小朋友互動的經驗. 他從學生的角色, 反轉為老師, 從教學的過程中, 體驗到為人師表的責任和所需付出的努力.
感謝新竹縣富光國中徐慧芯校長及行政人員對孩子的照顧.還有輔導員Erica Peng 和五名英語替代役助教的協助. 相信這次台灣之行, 仲廷對臺灣有更深的了解與認同.
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9322: 鄭詠全 ; Author: 家長鄭昌頻

我的小兒子鄭詠全, 有幸能夠錄取參加「2014年海外華裔青年英語服務營」, 首先; 我要感謝我們的國家- 中華民國, 能夠不忘旅居海外的華裔子弟, 提供意義深遠的活動, 對中華文化與台灣經驗的了解與傳承及強化華裔子弟的競爭力及拓展國際視野等, 均有實質的助益及提昇, 尤其更能強化對國家向心力!其次我要謝謝僑務委員會,教育部及客家委員會等相關的業管與承辦人員暨所有的指導老師, 志工及協辦人員, 謝謝他們辛苦的策畫, 指導與協助, 讓海外華裔子弟學習, 成長. 獲益匪淺, 銘威良深, 終生難忘!
回想小兒當初想要參加這個暑期青年英語服務營的動力與目的,是這樣寫的: 「…我喜歡幫助別人, 尤其是台灣那些住在偏遠地區的孩子們. 我希望能將我在國外所學的英文及文化長處等帶給他們, 幫助他們學習, 提升他們的英文能力及國際的視野與競爭力. 期盼能對我們國家這些未來的主人翁有所激勵與成長, 為中華民國創造更美好的未來!...」 他努力地填寫報名表格及相關資料並整理有關佐證資料, 彙整成冊, 錄取後更是積極的編寫教學方案與教材, 非常用心的準備; 回台後的第一星期, 在劍潭的青年活動中心, 參加如何教學等相關課程並與海外各地同來參加英語服務營的華裔青年們共同學習及生活, 增長了教學的能力與團體生活的互動, 隨後兩星期, 分發到高雄美濃的中潭與廣興國小, 實際教導孩子們的英語, 深深體會到做老師的辛苦與責任. 唯用心的準備, 努力的付出, 定會給予學生們助益與成長, 也會獲得學生們的回應及尊敬, 更能深刻體會「師者, 所以傳道, 授業, 解惑也」的深意與艱辛; 在教課之餘, 非常感謝兩位當地學校老師的協助與帶領, 讓小兒這個六人的小組, 都能有機會實地了解客家文化, 品嚐客家美食並親自製作美濃的紙傘, 更到高雄港, 紅毛港文化園區, 高雄市夢時代商圈及凱旋夜市等參觀, 並大啖港都美食, 真是收穫豐富, 增長了不少見識! 第四星期的台灣各地旅遊, 無論是九族文化村, 還是南投九二一地震博物館及天空之橋, 宜蘭國際童玩節與故宮博物館等地深度之旅與參觀, 對台灣各地的風土民情及中華文化的博大精深, 真是印象深刻!
四星期的活動下來, 小兒深感「教學相長」; 原來是要付出的, 沒想到獲得得更多! 除了對台灣各地的風土民情及中華文化等有更深的體會及了解外, 人際關係的學習與拓展及領導統御的能力等, 居有長足的增進! 更學到了如何知福惜福, 幫助需要幫助的人. 唯成功是不夠的, 還需要卓越; 當我們增加自己的價值時, 這就是成功! 當我們增加別人的價值時, 這就是卓越! 特以約翰. 麥斯威爾 (John C. Maxwell) 的話語期勉, 虛心學習, 再接再勵, 將愛與關懷傳到世界的每一個角落.
家長 鄭昌頻 敬書 09／25／2014

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9325: 龍科霖 ; Author: 徐翠琛

我很鼓勵我的小孩參與義工的活動。今年夏天小女兒 Coleen 有機會參加僑委會主辦的青少年英語教師夏令營，我很高興看到她的鋭變，從一個一直被動接受護祐的小孩變成一個能主動承擔責任的青少年。雖然Coleen對臺灣並不陌生，也去過臺灣很多次，但接觸到的人大部分是親戚朋友。我很高興她有這次機會去親身體驗也認識更多臺灣及其他各地來的朋友。我附上Coleen 自己對今夏參加青少年英語教師夏令營的感言與大家分享。-- by 徐翠琛
"Entering into the AID Summer program, I did not have much confidence in my abilities as a teacher. I was also worried that I would be too shy and not be able to interact with my fellow aiders. Throughout the summer month, though, I came out of my shell and made many good and long lasting friendships with my group mates, fellow aiders, as well as everyone I met during the teaching weeks. AID helped give me a summer that has shaped my life for the better."
-- by Coleen Long 龍科霖
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9326: 鄭吉玲 ; Author: 曹愛敏

My younger daughter participated in this program last year. After she came back, she would tell us stories about the wonders of Taiwan. Her participation in the program encouraged my eldest daughter to apply for the same program. Once she was accepted, I wasn’t as nervous about sending her off to a place so far away. Even while teaching, my eldest daughter would send photos and send short messages about how much she loved teaching the children in HsinChu. Every child in her class was talented in his own area. My daughter told me that although the kids were shy at first, they gradually opened up and once they realized that they would not be reprimanded for speaking “bad” English, they became more courageous and used more English as the days went by. My daughter loved the program and appreciated all the work OCAC put into making it happen. I hope that in the future, OCAC can provide more opportunities, like this program, for students around the world.
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9331: 黃于峮 ; Author: 魏慧雅

當于峮知道有此活動，她積極、主動努力地準備好所有審核資料，得知她被錄取那時刻是興奮、期待！
懷著忐忑不安、既期待又怕受傷害的心情把女兒送到受訓集合地點，望著她的背影、揮手道別卻擦不乾滿臉的潸潸淚水、抹不去心中的百感交集及掛念擔憂⋯
忍住不去探望她、藉著每晚的手機訊息互道晚安，「非死不可」的照片上得知她的動向及平安。終於4星期的活動結束了，她與我們全家人分享許多每日的活動花絮。我在于峮身上看見她的改變--更喜樂有憐憫之心！ 更陽光開朗有朝氣！ 更勇於表達有自信！
謝謝台灣僑委會主辦這有意義的活動，讓我們的下一代子女有機會發揮所長為自己國家、為偏遠地區孩童貢獻微薄之力，也讓他們了解台灣文化、觀光旅遊。真是用心良苦！
更謝謝西雅圖華僑文教服務中心承辦人員，讓她有機會參與及成長空間的極致發揮。她非常樂意日後仍然可以再参與。
黃于峮的媽媽 魏慧雅筆
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9402: 黄乃钰 ; Author: Shun-Li Huang

Ever since learned AID Summer program in December 2013, my wife and I immediately passed this information to our son Steven, who was a high school senior student and very busy applying for colleges then. He attended our church Youth short term mission in summer 2012 to teach English in an elementary school located in Shanxi China. That experience brought very positive changes in his life. After receiving such wonderful opportunity, he wanted to apply for it right away. He kept checking the status after filing his application. Learning that he was on waiting list we felt a liitle bit upset. But few weeks later we received notification from OCAC that Steven was accpetd and we were all very excited. We couldn’t wait to let Steven’s grand parents know about this good news. The big day finally came. Steven met many other youths from other countries and made some good friends. In addition, he learned a lot about how the middle school students’ life is in Taiwan and through the experiences of preparation and working with other team mates together as a teaching team he became more sensitive toward other people. He is more patient, willing to listen, proactive to help. Our son becomes matured. AID summer experience helps him grow and prepare himself for college. My wife and I are really grateful. Thanks to AID summer program, our daughter, who is currently a high school junior student, tells us that she wants to join AID summer program as well.
Yours sincerely,
Shun-Li Huang
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9458: 游子萱 ; Author: 家長:陳櫻嬌

今年暑假是子萱第一次參加僑委會主辦的海外華裔青年英語服務營，也是讓她最難忘，留下最多快樂回憶與友誼建立的活動。從剛開始一連串密集的教學訓練，到組員的分發、磨合、共同生活與默契的培養，著實讓從未參與團體生活的子萱對嚴謹的生活規則與簡樸的生活環境，一步步從震撼、排斥、逃避、到接受甚至喜歡。而我，也從聆聽活動剛起步的電話那頭傳來不適應的啜泣聲，慢慢地變成其實也還好，小朋友還蠻乖的正向思考，到幾個星期後傳來快樂的歡笑聲，以及鼓勵孩子們認真學習的讚嘆聲。我知道，這孩子歷經了多層次的心理調適，最後也順利地讓自己往獨立之路更邁進一大步。看著她臉上洋溢著喜悅的笑容以及眼中散發出自信的眼神，我知道，她已經懂得如何適應團體的生活，並且也學習到從付出中得到最大的喜悅！
家長:陳櫻嬌 09/25/2014

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