Philanthropy and Education.

One of my most gratifying experiences occurred when I had the opportunity to lead the Brethren Colleges Abroad (BCA) Chinese Language program and establish an English training center during my time in China. As a student of BCA in Dalian, China, I immersed myself in a rigorous semester-long language program at Dalian Foreign Language University. Upon completing my college education, I returned to Dalian and was entrusted with overseeing the BCA program, which I managed for a year. It was a privilege to provide students with the same enriching experience of visiting and learning in China that I had enjoyed.

During my time in China, I initiated an English language training school in Bayuquan, catering to individuals of all ages and proficiency levels. This endeavor addressed a significant gap in the community by providing access to native English-speaking teachers in a town that previously lacked such resources. The school began as a collaborative effort with a local philanthropic businessman, working in tandem with the local government to establish the school, develop curriculum, and secure visas for the teachers. After a year of dedicated effort in building the foundation, we launched the school to tremendous success, enrolling 1,500 students within the first week alone.