Daniel Xie’s Reflection
The trip to Shennongjia was an unforgettable experience and I thank CAFA and Qiaobao for being able to make it possible. I learned a lot from this experience. One of the things that I learned was how different the...
Jessica Wang’s Reflection
This trip to teach children in China was fun and enlightening despite the unexpected difficulties throughout the experience. I traveled to rural China for two weeks in June with eight other students to help the students practice and learn...
Andrew Zhen’s Reflection
I would be lying if I said I wasn’t initially skeptical about this trip, traveling around the world with a bunch of strangers — some of whom were still freshies — for company. Looking back, I am grateful that...
2019 Teaching in China Program Concluded
We are pleased to announce that Thousand Mile has concluded its 2nd year of the Summer teaching program. Two groups of nine students embarked on a journey to two Chinese middle schools in Shennongjia and Ji’an. They worked to...
Final Update Before Departure
Earlier in April, we held a meeting for teams to practice teaching. Teams were to prepare teaching material (powerpoints) and “taught” for at least 20 minutes. Suggestions were provided throughout and after each “lesson” to help teams to improve...
2019 Updates
For the 2019 Teaching in China Program, we have formed two groups of 9. One group will be teaching in Shennongjia, and the other group will be teaching in Jiangxi. In late January, we held a combined meeting. During...
Video: Teaching at Shennongjia
At 1000 Mile Initiative, we believe little contributions from each of us collectively can make big difference to society. By serving others, we are not other helping others but are also helping ourselves. This summer of 2018, we sent...
Elizabeth Huang’s Reflection 3/3: Teaching, Conclusion
Over the course, I learned that you had to try and adapt to the classes personalities. Introductions at the beginning of class were a good icebreaker, and helped many overcome their nervousness to participate. However, a few classes needed...
Elizabeth Huang’s Reflection 2/3: Arrival
The day of the trip to China arrived, and I was a bit anxious to be riding without my family. On the plane to Shanghai, I sat in a seat without any familiar faces, thinking of how boring and...
Elizabeth Huang’s Reflection 1/3: Preparation
A few months ago this trip seemed only a fantasy, a mere ripple in reality. And then, I found myself boarding the plane for a trip to the lush Shennongjia Mountains, to teach the kindest and happiest kids I...