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Trip to Remus, November 2005.

Greg and Ho Joon reading to the students.

“On November 16^th, 2005, the ELI at CMU went to Remus Elementary School.  The school trip was very successful.  Every international student in the ELI had a good time and had many valuable experiences  . . . elementary education in the U.S is very different from my homeland, Taiwan . . .  In my knowledge, this trip enhanced my personal experience in the U.S. . .  The elementary school trip is a good way to let both international students and American students understand different cultures . . .”—Tsan-chuan (Greg), Taiwan

Kyoko and Mika teaching origami.

“My favorite part was International Stations. We made origami with children. I was interested in their personality. There was children who made a origami seriously or got tired immediately. Children were very obedient. I spent a good time with each child. Also, I was surprised at their personality. When I met my pen pal, she was very friendly. In Japan, when we meet a person for the first time, we may become very shy. However, American elementary school students were very friendly. They were so cute." - Mika, Japan

ELI Students introduce their countries and meet their penpals.

“Elementary school trip is very valuable for me.  When I met the children, I taught them their Korean names . . . I had a good time and I don’t forget experience . . .” —Ha Na, Korea

 

Melissa, Tomokazu, and Yoshi having fun at the paper-folding table.

“I think that this elementary school trip was very valuable for me because I could have a good experience through this trip and also I think it was a good experience for children   . . . we can’t forget this trip . . .”—Tomokazu, Japan

Jae-gyu, Yun-ah, and Youn Mi enjoy making pinwheels!

“I had a happy time yesterday  . . . Also, I think having a pen pal is good.  We can know more about America.” —Youn Mi, Korea

Wha Jin shows her penpal how to make a Korean fan.

"The elementary school was so fun and great. I miss my penpal.  I wanna meet again. That time was very short to me, but it was great." - Wha Jin, Korea

Bo Ram reads her story as Mika and the students pay close attention.

"I had a very good time with the children. . . My pen pal was very cute and kind. Among the programs, my favorite program was lunch time because I could talk with my pen pal a lot." - Bo Ram, Korea

Il-woo and Hanna teach the children a Korean dance.

 

 

Jae-gyu demonstrates the finer points of professional in-line skating. 

"When I went to the elementary school, I was delightful to meet my pen pal "David". It was an interesting experience to me.  I could play with the students and eat lunch together at cafeteria." - Jae-gyu, Korea
 

Sang-jun reads his story.

“In the ELI class, I had a lot of homework and I was very busy and stressed.  However, after visiting the elementary school, my stress has gone to heaven  . . .”—Sang Jun, Korea

Tomokazu, Yoshi, and Sanra enjoy storytelling.

“I think that the children helped me to understand how the U.S. educates and teaches children in the elementary school. . . . I watched the children and they were quite confident, spontaneous, active, lively, and they regard their school as a second home. . .” —Sandra, Peru

Hojoon and Sang-jun at the chopstick races!