I met so many amazing people, both my fellow volunteers and the kids, whom I would never have had the privilege of meeting if it weren’t for this program. I also got to experience a culture completely different from my own and I got to do it with people who became like family.

I met people on this Quest who I love like best friends, even though we were only together for 3 weeks or so. Both the American and Chinese volunteers are amazing people who I feel blessed to have met. It was really fun doing all of the touristy things in Beijing with the rest of the American volunteers, and we became pretty close even before going to the school. Once we got to the school, we got to meet our kids. They are amazing. I was astounded everyday in class by how fast they picked up new things and how much they already knew.  They filled all of the teaching days with joy and laughter, and I am so grateful to have been able to teach them. We made countless runs to the little shop at the bottom of the hill and spent countless hours playing cards, folding origami, and just hanging out. When it was over I cried my eyes out when saying goodbye to everybody. I love them all and I miss them so much. This was one of the best experiences of my life. If you are debating whether or not to do this Quest, do it. You just need to keep an open mind and I promise that you’ll have one of the best times of your life.