Cerritos College Enhances International Education Through a Virtual English-Language Camp for Taiwanese Children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 2023
Media Contact: Aya Aoki, Public Affairs
NORWALK, Calif. – February 23, 2023 – Cerritos College recently offered a virtual English-language camp to 300 Taiwanese
children. Led by 60 college student volunteers, the three-day camp taught English
and the American culture and introduced various areas of study that the U.S. colleges
offer to the participants from Taiwan. In addition, community members and high school
students shared their experiences working with Taiwanese students. “We enjoyed meeting
volunteers from different backgrounds,” said a participant.
In 2017, Cerritos College Board President Dr. Shin Liu, a long-time educator and advocate for student study abroad programs, created the College’s Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP). Approximately 130 Cerritos College students and alumni have participated in the study abroad and teaching program in Taiwan. When the TEEP program was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Liu launched a virtual English-language camp in 2021. This year marks the third virtual camp.
At Cerritos College, one of our core missions is to prepare students to be productive members of the global community,” said Dr. Shin Liu, board president at Cerritos College. “We are excited to offer these international education opportunities that expose students to rich experiences and allow them to broaden their global and cultural awareness.”
About Cerritos College: Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college’s district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers nearly 300 degrees and certificates in nine divisions. Annually, more than 1,200 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently averages 21,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu.
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