SIE students are equipped throughout the year to have basic knowledge about the countries that they will have the opportunity to travel to during the summer. It's uniqueness stems from the combination of classroom and practical experience in learning about another culture and language and also to give back by offering English clubs and serving the international community. The club also creates opportunities to assist with humanitarian and volunteer efforts in foreign countries and more.
Summer International Exchange creates opportunities for students to travel abroad during the summer to learn more about international cultures and assist with humanitarian and volunteer efforts when possible. SIE is a student group acting independently of the University of California.
Summer 2024 Projects
Join us as we head out to different countries this summer!
We’re still finalizing details, so please check back for the most updated information.
Cambodia
C Project
Thailand
Korea
Peru
Taiwan
Indonesia
Vietnam
Japan
Cambodia
The Cambodia Project has been a special project we've been able to continue yearly for over a decade. We will teach English classes and run children's and youth programs. We will have opportunities to serve at nearby villages.
project 1
10 days (5/16-5/28)
project 2
11 days (5/16-5/29)
project 3
13 days (6/25-7/7)
project 4
2 wks (7/1-7/13)
project 5
2 wks (7/13-7/26)
China
For China, we will be participating in a language and cultural exchange program and taking a class on campus. We will have opportunities to hold English Clubs/Corners as well. In the process, we will have a chance to build friendships with the students there. We may also have an opportunity to go on a trip to a local village or orphanage and serve the community as well.
project 1
5 wks (5/15-6/22)
project 2
3.5 wks (6/16-7/12)
project 3
June ’18 – June ’19
Thailand
For the Thailand Project, we will hold English Clubs, try to put on various “skills workshops” (e.g. teach photoshop, help with resumes, teach CPR, etc.), and build relationships with students on campus. There may also be opportunities to serve the nearby Vietnamese refugees or to go on a trip to a local village or orphanage.
project 1
2 wks (6/2-6/14)
project 2
12 days (6/16-6/28)
project 3
12 days (8/4-8/16)
project 4
12 days (8/18-8/30)
Japan
Japan is our newest project. We’re still working out the details, but we will have opportunity to meet new students and build new friendships, hold English Club/Corners, etc. We will have opportunities to serve and hold “American Cultures Night”
project 1
12 days (5/21-6/1)
Mexico
Mexico has been a special project that we’ve been able to participate in yearly for many years. We go to engage the youth in various activities and serve the local community by helping with building infrastructure.
project 1
8 days (7/3-7/10)
Taiwan
Taiwan is an opportunity to help run Camp Blue, a campus-sponsored freshmen orientation program. You’ll be placed on a team with incoming freshmen who sign up for this English Camp and have a whole week of building friendships with them, living in the dorms with them, teaching them English, etc. We will have opportunities to give presentations about your own college campuses and topics that affect this generation. It’s also a great way to support the teams based in Taiwan.