Experience China this Summer! July 9 ~ July 31, 2011 Shanghai – Xi’an – Beijing Leadership and Community Service Program for High School Students, by Aston Abroad This program is designed for English-speaking high-school students, providing opportunities for them to experience Chinese language and culture while working toward fulfilling graduation requirements for community service. Participating high school students will earn a certificate of Chinese language study, and typically earn 40-50 volunteer service hours through teaching English as a second language (ESL) to low-income Chinese children. After a brief stay in Shanghai, the core program will be held in the ancient Chinese capital of Xi’an. Mornings will consist of Chinese language classes followed by a selection of cultural activities; afternoons will provide opportunities for teaching and service; and evenings will allow ample time for supervised exploration, shopping, visits to local markets, and guided cultural exchanges. During weekends and on mid-week field trips, participants will visit historical temples, go on sightseeing tours, and have group lectures and group discussions on the places they visit. Space for this program is limited to a maximum of 36 students per summer, and the deadline for submitting the deposit is June 10. Departure from the US is July 9 and return from China is July 31. Aston Abroad is part of Aston Education Group, an international company with more than 15 years experience educating Chinese youth and bringing Westerners to China. For further information, please contact us For the detailed itinerary and program FAQ, please visit us on the web

Itinerary: Leadership and Community Service Program for High School Students Day Morning Afternoon Evening 1 July 9 Leave from JFK or SFO Airports for China 2 July 10 Arrive in Shanghai Welcome dinner 3 July 11 Chinese (2 hours); Introduction to Shanghai Shanghai old town; Yu Garden and shopping People’s Square & Nanjing Lu 4 July 12 Chinese (2 hours); visit 1st Communist Party Congress Huangpu River cruise; the Bund; French Concession Visit Xintiandi & Team building activities 5 July 13 Chinese (2 hours); Introduction to Xi’an Fly to Xi’an Welcome dinner with Aston students 6 July 14 Chinese (2 hours); Calligraphy or Martial Arts Teacher training; Visit to orphanage Xi’an night market and dinner 7 July 15 Chinese (2 hours); Lecture: Dynasties; 1911 Revolution; 1949 founding Teach English; Visit Banpo Village Free time 8 July 16 Chinese (2 hours); Calligraphy or Martial Arts Visit Terracotta Warriors and Hua Qing Chi Community services; Team building activities 9 July 17 Summary of 1st half of trip and orientation for 2nd half Visit the Wild Goose Pagoda Visit local families; learn to make dumplings 10 July 18 Chinese (2 hours); Lecture: Life of Chinese young people and Q&A Teaching in orphanage; visit to Chinese school A film about youth life in China and discussion 11 July19 Chinese (2 hours); Paper-cutting or Taiji Teaching in orphanage; Tour Xi’an City Wall Community services with Aston students 12 July 20 Chinese (2 hours); Lecture: Chinese media Teaching in orphanage or to low income children Watch a Chinese opera 13 July 21 Chinese (2 hours); Paper-cutting or Taiji Teaching in orphanage or to low income children; Meeting with a local artist A film and discussion 14 July 22 Chinese (2 hours); Lecture: Religion in China and Q&A Teaching in orphanage or to low income children; Visit the Great Mosque Community services with Aston students 15 July 23 Chinese (2 hours); Chinese painting or sword dance Teaching in orphanage or to low income children; Summary group meeting Free time 16 July 24 Visit village: Huxian peasant paintings and villagers’ life Practice performances 17 July 25 Chinese (2 hours); Lecture: China’s education system and Q&A Teaching in orphanage or to low income children; practice performances Farewell party at orphanage and student performances 18 July 26 Chinese lessons – review; student-teacher Q&A Prepare for performances for Chinese teacher party Farewell party with Chinese teachers 19 July 27