Tag: Chinese Students
Ed, the founder of Premier Education, asked me to interview Gina saying, “They (Gina and her husband) have made a profound impact on students in their home.”
I was excited to get to know her and ask her about what she thinks makes a family a family. We chatted for 30 minutes and it took no longer to discover why Ed used the words, “profound impact,” to describe Gina.
Have you been trying to think of a gift to give to your host student? If so, we have some suggestions for you.
Continue reading “Looking For A Christmas Gift To Give Your Host Student?”
Hey there, Hedy. Our Premier family wants to let you know that we’re grateful for you. The month of November is a great time to consider all that we’re thankful for, and you are one of them.
You came to us from China when you were turning 13 and in 7th grade. When you arrived in the United States, you already knew Jesus as your personal savior, and you’ve known the value of having a grateful heart for all that Jesus has done for you in your life.
May 2nd, 2004.
After two years of study at the University of Michigan, and suffering through two very long winters while there, I finally graduated with an MBA degree.
The caps were thrown, tears were shed, and a bright new future was waiting for me.
Many of my classmates were still trying to find a job while I had an excellent offer to move to Austin, Texas, and work for Dell. I came to this “promised land” for a dream, and now the “American dream” was right in front of me. I even test-drove a BMW, my dream car at that time.
This moment of my life was supposed to be the happiest one, but it was the darkest time of my life.
Last week Ed, the founder of Premier Education, hosted an event to honor and encourage our host families. If you’re considering hosting a student in the future, why not read about Ed’s heart and vision for this ministry.
Continue reading “The Cross We Are Carrying: a Word from Ed to our Host Families”
John is a senior at Hyde Park. He started with Premier Education at Summit Christian Academy in 8th grade, and in 9th grade he moved to Hyde Park.
Continue reading “John Is Closing In On The Finish Line, And We’re All Cheering For Him”
John is a senior at Hyde Park. He started with Premier Education at Summit Christian Academy in 8th grade, and in 9th grade he moved to Hyde Park.
Continue reading “John Is Closing In On The Finish Line, And We’re All Cheering For Him”
I had the honor of meeting one of Premier’s newest family members this week. His name is Frank, and he is 14 years old. He attends Hill Country Christian School in Austin and is in the 8th grade.
I wanted to see what it’s like for a 14-year-old Chinese student to come to the United States for the first time because I am in awe of these kid’s bravery and their ability to adjust. Continue reading “Frank’s Firsts”
If you’re hosting a Chinese student in your home, I’m sure you’ve noticed some pretty significant differences between your own children and your Chinese child. Not only does your host student come from a different culture, but they also have been raised and nurtured by a different set of parents up until the time they came to live in your home.
Continue reading “Differences Between Chinese And American Students”
We are excited to launch the inaugural Art-A-Thon on May 18th! Students will compete in the morning and their artworks will be displayed in China during the summer.
Continue reading “May 18: Art-A-Thon and End of the School Year Party”
Dear Teresa,
We miss you! We miss you living in our home and laughing at our jokes. We miss eating dinner around the dinner table with you and playing “Bluff” each night to see who the loser was that would “get” to clean the dishes. Continue reading “We Miss You, Teresa!”