Why Join TSC
Working at TSC is a real job that demands and rewards much more than a typical summer internship at an office cubicle. As a TSC counselor, you’ll be part of a movement changing the future for China ’s young students, while gaining invaluable leadership experience that will fuel your own career.
-> Make A Direct Impact on Chinese Youth's Future
Changes begin in the classroom and out on the activity field. This means all Chinese children—no matter which part of the country they are from—can experience an international education that will lead to broader perspectives and expansive opportunities in life.
Past Counselors (left to right): Annie Varatharajah (BU '21), Ashley Labrie (USC '21), Alec d'Alelio (Northwestern '19), Phillip Wang (Northwestern '19), and Muhammed Patel (Northwestern '19).
-> Expand Your Own International Outlook
TSC counselors hail from all around the world but come together in China during summer. As a TSC camp counselor, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of educators, coaches, and community members to prepare today’s children to become tomorrow’s leaders.
-> Launch an Experience with Meaning
And as an alum, you’ll build lifelong connection to continue expanding opportunities for kids and yourself, whether you choose to stay in education , business, NGO, or another fields . You’ll join a network of allies, colleagues, mentors, and friends who believe in the values of trans-cultural communication.
Expand Opportunities
You’ll go to bed every night knowing you’re pushing students to personal growth. Every day you’ll have a chance to expose students to experiences that will prepare them for success.
Grow as a Leader
You’ll be challenged to think creatively, and develop your leadership abilities in order to unlock kids' potential. As a counselor, you’ll push yourself to grow in ways you never thought possible while building skills that you'll use throughout your career in any field you choose.
Gain Perspective
You’ll gain the context and conviction needed to launch an inspired and influential experience. By leading a group of Chinese youth, you’ll gain perspective on the education challenges that are impacting students in China and learn what it will take to find a better solution.
Build Skills
Being a TSC counselor requires a giant and varied skillset. You’ll sharpen your time management, public speaking, strategizing, problem solving abilities, among countless other skills—all of which will be invaluable, regardless what future career path your pursue.
Join a Movement
TSC’s camp counselor alumni graduate to fields in international business, NGO, politics, academia, and other sectors. You will join a diverse network of colleagues who are ready to support, push and guide alongside you.
Shape the Future
Not every child in China can afford to travel abroad and experience American education. You will unlock a life-changing education journey for thousands of curious, talented minds in China.
Responsibilities
Counselors are an integral part of TSC communities. They lead TSC workshops and activities. They inspire campers to learn and play. Here's a sample of what you can expect to experience and accomplish:
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Assist in direction, supervision, and organization of campers at camp sites and living units.
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Help plan and host TSC daily workshops and cultural activities.
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Collaborate with Chinese assistant counselors to guide campers on in-class projects.
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Supervise campers to ensure compliance with camp health and safety procedures.
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Attend workshop training sessions, program orientation, and staff meetings.
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Provide campers written evaluations and communications as requested.
Counselors interested in leading visual art workshops and activities are expected to know basic art making processes. Depending on the workshop, counselors are expected to have experience in drawing, painting, print making, sculpting, and/or bookbinding. A basic familiarity with physical and digital tooling such as craft knives, awls, photoshop etc. is desired.
Eligibility
Your unique background makes TSC a unique place and gives you an unparalleled opportunity to grow. Learn about our eligibility requirements and the characteristics that will help you be successful in the classroom and on the field.
Prerequisites for Applying
Camp counselors are an indispensable part of TSC program. Recruited from top educational institutions in U.S., they are courageous and open-minded individuals who believe that intercultural exchange will make our world a more close-knit community.
In order to be considered, you must have the following items:
1. Pursuing a bachelor or master degree at an accredited institution in the U.S. Professional camp educators with a completed college degree are also welcomed to apply.
2. Must be a native English speaker or a citizen of an English speaking country.
3. Must have a GPA 3.2 or above (if applicable).
"I worked for Boeing's global division this past summer, communicating with locations in China, Singapore, and other places throughout the world. My experience at TSC helped me, especially when working with international constituents."
Nia Page
Student Union President, Spelman College '20
Benefits
Counselors will be provided with on-campus housing and meals
Counselors will be paid at a competitive rate based on location.
TSC will help counselors swing their international travel cost.
Counselors will embark on organized, all-paid-for city tours and excursion trips
Experiential Travel
Round-Trip Flights
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