By Andrea Teran | Partnership Director
We are very happy to anounce that the 7 students from the High Opportunity High Schools Network that were raising funds to cover their travel expenses have arrived in China.
All 7 students, from the vulnerable communities of Purral, Bagaces, Hatillo and Ciudad Cortés reached their fundraising goal and are about to begin an intensive two week Mandarin course. The teenagers have been rewarded for their excellent academic performance in the Mandarin course they have been reciving for the past 2 years and will experience first hand the great diversity and cultural treasures China has to offer.
This is the first time the students travel abroad so the normal exitement of the trip combines with a great sense of pride for achieving this important goal. The trip to China will not only represents a valuablue academic opportunity but also serves as a motivation for this teenagers, that have overcome multiple challenges and are now on the other side of the globe consolidating their knowledge of a completley different language. Achieving this dream strengthens the students possibilities of strengthening their self confidence, pursuing a professional future, and having access to better jobs.
Your generosity has enabled this students to have acces to an incredible opportunity!
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