Since 2008, students in the Early Childhood Education program have completed one-month study abroad internships at Regent International Preschool in the city of Suzhou, China. The value of their learning and working experiences at a Regent International preschool are invaluable. Read their own words written for the Talk Back China project, an online diary.
“It’s a completely new and exciting experience watching how George Brown and Suzhou community are intertwined. Its true what they say--you need to be here to experience it!”
--Tricia Mohamed (2009)
“I can not stop smiling here. It is such a beautiful and creative environment.”
--Nadia Wright (2009)
“I have learnt so much from my children in such a short time. I am very thankful for George Brown for giving me and other graduates this experience of coming to China.”
--Kevin Foley (2009)
“For anyone who considers working in China, at this preschool in Suzhou city, the experience and happiness you will gain will be priceless.”
--Sandra Van Eeden (2008)
“I had barely been on the ground a week before I knew I would be wanting to return and stay for the year.”
–-Sarah Hennessy (2008)
“I have been able to mesh together eastern and western ideologies….It is not the result or product at the end of the day that counts, rather it is the process and learning steps that the student had to endure to produce that item. “
-–Christina Vieira (2008)