Corbin TAKES on ASIA

Sherry Cox Start Date: Oct 27, 2018 - End Date: Feb 23, 2019
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Missionary Service
  • China
  • Thailand
  • Cambodia
  • Vietnam

My Travel Story

by: Sherry Cox Start Date: Oct 27, 2018 - End Date: Feb 23, 2019
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Missionary Service
As most of you know I was given the opportunity to graduate early from High School!  December 16th to be exact.  I was thrilled to be done however then I had to make the lfie decision on what to do for spring.  I had several choices; start college early, work full time, or go on an adventure!  I made the decision to leave the traditional classroom far behind, as I  journey to the heart of China, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. I applied and was offered a spot with ARCC Asia Gap Program which is a unique blend of education, service and exploration of ancient cultures. I will have exclusive access to people and places, developed over decades, through China and Southeast Asia which is rarely experienced by outsiders. Standing knee-deep in the rice paddies of China’s Yunnan Province, I will discover a way of life that has remained virtually unchanged throughout the centuries. The group will meet with village leaders to learn how their community thrives in an increasingly globalized world. In collaboration with a Chinese secondary school, I will teach English classes to students that have never before interacted with native speakers. Settling into village life in Cambodia, we will learn about efforts to combat human trafficking, starting with education and income generating opportunities. We are a part of the change when we get our hands dirty building bio-sand filters for rural villages and facilitating computer classes for over 200 students. The most exciting part of the program for me will be partnering with local mahouts and biologists at a Thai Elephant Rehabilitation Center deep in the jungle to understand the true value of conservation as we care for and rehabilitate Thailand’s indigenous elephants. I will actually be living with ELEPHANTS!  Sharing laughter with Thai students in our own language camp, we feel how service transcends boundaries. Together, we discover the many lessons this fascinating corner of the world can teach us.

I am beyond excited about taking on this adventure.  I will be leaving on February 2 and will be gone until May!  I am hoping to start up a blog while I am there for everyone to keep up and be a part of my life changeing journey.  

My parents have tasked me with trying to support 50% of the expense so I have been saving from tips but I am now asking for families and friends to help if you can spare $1.  

Only 2 more months of high school and then I am off!  Once I return I will be attending ASU (Arizona State University) in the Fall.  Go SunDevils

  • China
  • Thailand
  • Cambodia
  • Vietnam