Change comes when you open yourself to it, when you're willing to accept it - at any cost. You may be teaching students, but ELIC's China Teaching Fellowship (CTF) will also be teaching you. Under the coaching of an experienced ELIC team leader, you will grow not only in teaching ability, but also in leadership, team building, people skills and your own spiritual and moral character. This is an opportunity for experiential learning - putting into practice the knowledge and abilities with which you have been prepared. The following list includes opportunities for your continued personal development and growth within the course of the CTF program:   Orientation - Prior to departure for China, you'll spend several days in Colorado with all China Teaching Fellowship instructors for training and orientation. This orientation program focuses on cultural relationships, relationship development, team building, and getting to know ELIC as an organization.   In-country Orientation - Once you arrive in China, you'll have a week set aside with the CTF instructors and staff to receive further training in the areas of educational excellence, ESL methodology, Chinese language and culture.  You'll also have time to relax, bond with your team and enjoy the sites of China.   Team leader mentoring - CTF team leaders provide support, guidance and wisdom to ensure the growth of each of their team members for the duration of the year.  Through one-on-one personal development meetings and weekly team studies, your team leader will assist you in developing a personal growth study program.   February conference in Thailand - Approximately 300 ELIC teachers will converge on Thailand for approximately two weeks in February, when students are on vacation from school for the Chinese New Year. This is an amazing time of restoration, support and community-building for all teachers serving with ELIC.   Debriefing in Beijing - Before heading home, you'll have an opportunity to spend three days with your fellow CTF instructors in Beijing for a valuable time of reflection and closure.   One of the strengths of the CTF Program is the emphasis placed on experiencing new culture and broadening one's worldview. It's more than just a couple weeks, a short summer trip, or just a teaching job, this is an opportunity to spend a year interacting with the Chinese culture while pouring yourself into the lives of others and sharing true hope and encouragement through your actions and example.     As a graduating senior or recent grad, you're probably looking for that perfect opportunity to begin your career or seeking an internship that will make your resume stand out. China Teaching Fellowship is the answer! Click here to find out what the "3 in 1 concept" is all about.