I had a great time in Changsha, China! Living with the local people was very enriching, because it was different from where I live. I’ve learned lots of things in those three weeks. Not only how to teach or stand in front of a class of minimum fifty children. I also learned about the Chinese culture, the local (spicy) food and of course the beautiful (but oh so difficult) language. The Chinese education system is different from the one in Belgium. I think experiencing those differences was very interesting. In other words, I got the chance and opportunity to see life from another perspective. An unforgettable experience!

Starting the Quest, I had absolutely no experience with being a teacher. I did have the experience of standing in front of groups, giving educations. Simply that experience was nothing compared to teaching a class of 50 children aged 6-12. If I compare myself from the first day to my last day, I’m proud to say I’ve learned a lot. Not only teaching English an sich, but also keeping the children interested while I really was enjoying the teaching. This Quest made me more self-assured. I’m really happy I made the decision to do this Quest. An unforgettable experience!