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2024 U.S. Fall Immersion Program Successfully Concluded


  • 2024-10-10 16:45:31
Golden October, the season of harvest in nature's cycle, witnessed students from Nanjing Fenghuang Garden City Primary School embark on a 12-day immersive study journey across the Pacific to Pennsylvania, USA. This extraordinary adventure became a rare harvest in the wilderness of life!

Denuo International Education's 12-Day Immersive Program 


Over these 12 transformative days, we guided students through an authentic American educational experience at **St. John Neumann School**, where they:  


🔹 1:1 Paired Learning**  

- Partnered with local students for personalized classroom immersion  

- Attended core classes including Mathematics, Geography, PE, and Spanish  


🔹 Beyond the Classroom  

- Participated in diverse school club activities  

- Experienced the vibrant tapestry of American campus culture  


🌆 Weekend Cultural Expeditions  

Explored iconic East Coast destinations:  

✓ New York** - The world's cultural capital  

✓ Philadelphia** - Birthplace of American democracy  

✓ Princeton** - Quintessential college town charm  

✓ Immersed in the breathtaking colors of an East Coast autumn  


🎓 College Inspiration Initiative  

In collaboration with prestigious Eastern institutions, we:  

• Organized exclusive tours of **Ivy League campuses**  

• Hosted admissions preparation seminars  

• Ignited academic curiosity across disciplines  

• Expanded global perspectives through first-hand exposure  

Student Voices: Reflections on Our Immersive Journey


As our study abroad program concluded, we sat down with participants to hear about their transformative experiences. Here’s what made this journey unforgettable through their eyes:  


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Student X: Discovering Classroom Cultures  

"I observed how Chinese classes are teacher-led, while American classrooms thrive on open discussion—teachers encourage us to think critically and speak freely. My buddy was incredibly kind, helping me adapt to the curriculum and language barriers. By the end, my English fluency improved dramatically, and I could communicate with ease. Though our time together was short, we formed such deep bonds that we cried when parting."  


Key Growth:  

✓ Confidence in English expression  

✓ Cross-cultural teaching style comparison  

✓ Lifelong international friendships  


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Student Y: The Magic of Spanish Class

"The Spanish course stood out most! Through puzzle games and gift exchanges with classmates, my curiosity bloomed. At first, I relied on gestures, but soon I was conversing comfortably—thanks to my American buddy and total English immersion. This wasn’t just language learning; it was a doorway to new connections."*  


Memorable Moments: 

🎁 Interactive gift-giving activities  

🧩 Collaborative puzzle-solving  

🗣 Progress from nonverbal to fluent communication  


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Student Z: Creativity Unleashed  

"The dynamic classes energized me! Teachers nurtured free expression, so I went from hesitant to actively participating. One art class was unforgettable: we painted to music. Initially stuck, the teacher’s guidance sparked inspiration—a whirlwind of creativity I’ll always remember!"  


Breakthroughs:  

🎨 Music-inspired painting session  

💡 Transition from uncertainty to innovative thinking  

✨ Joy in student-driven learning