College Discussion - View Single Post - Volunteer in China this July with your 14-18 year old

FLVADAD · 02-28-2008, 09:21 PM

While I agree that one can find other, far less expensive endeavors, to enhance a college app, I wouldn't automatically dismiss its value in that regard. I think it would be a nice supplemental experience for a student who has demonstrated other interests in China or Chinese culture.

I have a student who has taught herself how to speak and write Chinese, started a Mandarin Club at school, been the only non-Chinese participant in local Chinese New Year performances and celebrations, etc. I would think this type of experience would only further enhance an adcoms consideration of such a student reflecting that level of culural interests.

OTOH, I certainly see it being of less value on a college app if completely done in a vacuum with no other supporting experiences.

02-28-2008, 09:21 PM	#14
FLVADAD Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Threads: 5 Posts: 424	While I agree that one can find other, far less expensive endeavors, to enhance a college app, I wouldn't automatically dismiss its value in that regard. I think it would be a nice supplemental experience for a student who has demonstrated other interests in China or Chinese culture. I have a student who has taught herself how to speak and write Chinese, started a Mandarin Club at school, been the only non-Chinese participant in local Chinese New Year performances and celebrations, etc. I would think this type of experience would only further enhance an adcoms consideration of such a student reflecting that level of culural interests. OTOH, I certainly see it being of less value on a college app if completely done in a vacuum with no other supporting experiences. Last edited by FLVADAD : 02-28-2008 at 09:27 PM.