Ivy League Mentor Positions

Ivy League Mentor Positions

Want to spend your summer in Ancient China?

Positions are available for Ivy League undergraduate and graduate students interested in mentoring middle and high school students in Zhejiang, China this summer 2012!

International Academic Alliance (www.iaaprograms.com) seeks Bachelor's or Masters candidates in an Ivy League school who can commit to spending 4 weeks in China this summer. This is a fantastic opportunity to travel and have an enriching cultural experience! Make this a summer unlike any other!
The ideal candidate will be an undergrad or grad student who is enthusiastic and comfortable with cross-cultural interaction.

What to expect:
Thursday, July 12 -- Saturday, August 11

Ivy League Mentors will spend 3 weeks teaching Basic English in an elite high school in the booming city of Ningbo in the Zhejiang Province of China, and one week traveling throughout exciting cities and sites of China. Mentors will teach 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday, and on the weekends there will be opportunity to visit surrounding tourist spots such as the PuTouShan Island, Ancient Suzhou, Shen Gardens, and Thousand Islet Lakes.

Daily Itinerary:
8am -- 12pm (Teaching Basic English)
12pm -- 1pm (Lunch)
1pm -- 3pm (Activities: sports, games, college admission prep, etc.)

What is the Ivy League Camp?
The Ivy League Summer Camp is a highly interactive and fun way for Chinese students to learn English and prepare themselves for admission into an Ivy League university. Presented by American students of Ivy League universities, this innovative program combines classroom learning with field activities through a Mentoring Approach. Activities will include English reading, speaking, writing short notes, the discussion of Ivy League admission criteria, and how students can best prepare themselves for admission into these top universities.

Benefits:
Participants will receive complimentary room, board, and airfare, in addition to a $500 spending stipend.
This is an excellent opportunity to apply your knowledge, experience, and skills to assist these students in their next phase of life, in addition to building lasting relationships, experiencing life abroad in China, and adding an extra component to your resume. If you think you have what it takes, come be a part of this life-changing experience!

All Inclusive One Week Gems of China Tour

At the end of the 4-week teaching camp, you will embark upon an all inclusive tour of the ancient cities of China: Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai!

Day 1 - Beijing
Begin to explore Beijing by visiting the largest and grandest square in the world -- Tiananmen Square. Walking through the square, you will come to the magnificent Forbidden City, the biggest palace complex in the world. Then, you will hop on a rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys for a Hutong Tour, and pay a visit to a local family as well as have lunch in local neighborhoods. Then go on to appreciate the fantastic Summer Palace, the biggest and best-preserved imperial garden so far.

Day 2 - Beijing
The sightseeing starts with the great Temple of Heaven where emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped heaven and prayed for good harvest. Afterwards, you will be guided to the snaking Mutianyu Great Wall, an uncrowded section with comfortable round trip cable cars and picturesque scenery to enjoy. As for lunch, it will be offered at an elegant restaurant at the foot of the Great Wall. At night, the dinner is arranged to let you taste mouthwatering and authentic Peking Duck.

Day 3 - Beijing-Xian
After breakfast, you will have a chance to get a close view of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube used in the 2008 Summer Olympics on the way to Beijing 798 Art Zone where you will be able to touch the unique sense of culture and have lunch on your own. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Xian. Upon your arrival at Xian, your local guide will meet you and then transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is left for you to enjoy on your own.

Previously the site of the military-industrial factory complex since the early 1950's, Beijing 798 Art Zone now has more than 200 art culture galleries. It is often compared with New York's Greenwich Village.

Day 4 - Xian
The highlight of the tour today lies in the world-shaking Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses where you might be shocked by the rows of life-size warriors in order. After a local dainty lunch, drive back to the hotel and pass by the Big Wild Goose Pagoda -- the sign of ancient Xi'an. Make a stop and choose the best angle to view this "Leaning Tower of China." You will also be amazed by the exquisite architecture and sculptures on the two sides of the square in the front of the pagoda.

Day 5 - Xian-Shanghai
Today is the last day of your tour in Xi'an. First, the guide will lead you to explore the ancient City Wall, which had been constructed for over 600 years to protect the city from an attack (Bicycle Riding on the wall is included). Then head into the Great Mosque to enjoy the combination of Islamic and Chinese cultures. After lunch, you will be transferred to the airport to take a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you will be driven to the hotel.

Day 6 - Shanghai
Today, you will be guided to visit the Shanghai Museum to view the splendid Chinese treasures, and then take a walk around the Bund. After a tasty lunch, you will continue to visit the Yuyuan Garden and its surrounding market. Finally, amble along the alleys in Tianzifang, a neighborhood full of stalls, restaurants, cafes and shops selling local goods.

Day 7 - Depart from Shanghai
You will be transported to the airport to board your homeward flight.

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter. Please write "Ivy League Mentor" in the subject line.

Thank you!

International Academic Alliance
1032 Avenue of the Americas, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Website: www.iaaprograms.com

• Location: China
• Compensation: Paid airfare, room, and board. $500 spending stipend.
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