August 3, 2013

Chiang Mai Vocational College English Camp

So, is it possible to take 120 Thai students studying food and nutrition from different schools in many Northern Districts and bring them all together to learn English in one week's time?  Not only is it possible, but we did it; and congratulations to all the hard working students and teachers who gave of their time and efforts to make this happen.  We started on Monday at Chiangmai Phucome Hotel as strangers, most of whom had never been to an English Camp before, and by Friday, they not only had learned a good deal of English regarding their career path, but they had fun doing it and made many new friends.  By the time Friday came, working together as teams, students created their dream restaurants, planned fabulous menus and presented their work to the whole group.  What great ideas and what creativity; we are so proud of you!  And thank you so much for the beautiful heartfelt salute at the end to say goodby; it brought tears to the eyes of many of us, while showcasing the wonderful possibilities for your future with even more of your special talents.  We will never forget all that you gave to us and hope that you will take your new English skills and use them to build fabulous careers in the years to come.  Just remember to keep practicing!