Here’s some feedback one of our recent volunteers gave us about her time volunteering with MCF as part of our Beijing Buddies program. Francesca, studying in Beijing as part of her gap year, came to our Saturday sessions at one of our migrant schools where she taught a group of four Grade 6 girls. Here’s what she has to say…
‘It’s easy for Beijing-based expats to get caught up in the “foreigner bubble,” interacting only with fellow non-Chinese and growing comfortable with an insulated lifestyle. Working with MCF not only gave me the opportunity to practice Chinese and grow as a teacher – it also helped me gain a deeper and more complete understanding of life and society in modern China. Interacting with my students and using MCF’s fun and flexible curricula to learn from each other forced me to engage with China on a personal scale. My students’ curiosity, energy, and zeal for learning enthralled me, and allowed both sides to make great strides in language learning. Thank you, MCF, for your devotion to a fair and fruitful future, and for helping me find a meaningful and powerful connection to China that I hope will last for years to come.’
Thank you, Francesca!