It is the most renowned and looked for global contest that celebrates individual and team athletic excellence. Preparations of the next edition of Olympics, scheduled to take place in Beijing from August 14-24, 2008 is starting to get underway. In a bid to encourage and participate in the spirit of the games’ languages abroad, an non-profit organization based in the US has organized a unique volunteering programme. Titled ONE WORLD, YOUR ADVENTURE language touring package, the programme is designed for those who would like to be in Beijing during the lead up excitement of the Olympics.
Thrilled at the possibility this progrmme offers, one of the volunteers who has already signed up for the programme, John Baker, an MBA student from Toronto said,
I can’t wait to go. I mean, being in Beijing in and of itself is wonderful, but to be there during the final preparations for the Olympics is like a dream come true. I’m just glad I’ll have a place to stay without having to pay ridiculously expensive prices.
The Olympics are a big attraction across the world, specially so this time because it is happening in Bejing, which is gateway to several fascinating tourism locations in China’s Northern region. Numerous parks, temples, and market places dotted across 18 districts that comprise Beijing, entices visitors with shopping offers. Apart from shopping is the attraction of one of the greatest monuments to human ingenuity, The Great Wall of China just a short distance away.
Volunteers feel that this is a wonderful opportunity to break language barriers that often mar the ability to fully enjoy the cultural aspects of a foreign country. But then the kind of a travel opportunity offers a chance to learn from the native speakers of the language.
The quest to achieve personal excellence motivates both the student of international languages as it does the pupil of athletics. Dreaming to achieve one’s goal is only physically manifested with the discipline to practice with the best tools that are available.
Learning the various mechanics of a language requires dedication, but the reward is tremendous as it is for athletes who transcend the initial discomfort derived from strenuous conditioning. To learn more about the ONE WORLD, YOUR ADVENTURE program in Beijing visit the Languages Abroad website.
