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Welcome to August Newsletter! July has been filled with hot summer days, and we even matched our highest-ever temperature of 103?F. Temperatures hit 103 degrees on Friday, July 22 – tying a 1920 daily record and only one degree below the hottest day on record, July 4, 1911. We also enjoyed welcoming several youth groups from all over the world. Now that August is here, we will continue enjoy more outdoor activities under the sun.
Again, please keep in touch and join our FACEBOOK group! Feel free to insert pictures and share the experiences you have had with your friends. Day after day, our group is growing more and more popular. It is always a pleasure to look at all the pictures added on our FACEBOOK page. Many of our current and former students share their wonderful time in Boston and at GEOS.
I studied in GEOS BOSTON for 6 months. I have many friends from different countries. I have a good memory with my friends, teachers and staffs.
I learned different cultures and many things beside English. I have a good experience from GEOS Boston. GEOS BOSTON is like my family!
Sirima Pensiripun from Thailand
We are happy to introduce our new Homestay Coordinator: Calvin Johnson
Calvin is from West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. He completed his B.A. in Political Science and Leadership & Global Understanding at La Salle University in 2009. Calvin came to GEOS after teaching mathematics and mentoring students in Philadelphia, Houston and Mississippi. Before teaching, Calvin studied abroad in India, Brazil and China so he understands the challenges and opportunities available to international students. He enjoys helping students find quality home stays, so feel free to ask!
Like every year, this summer we will have our Annual Summer Schedule for our Junior Group and Intensive English Program.
HGP Holiday Group Information
Class: 9am -12pm
Excursion: 1pm – 4pm
Intensive English Information
12:30pm – 5pm
Our Summer Schedule runs from June 27th – August 19th.
Normal Schedule starts on August 22th.
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Currently, we have 29 Nationalities represented in the school among our 376 students.
Spanish: 26.3%
French: 18.9%
Vietnamese: 14.9%
Saudi Arabian: 7.5%
Korean: 6.9%
Guadeloupen: 5.6%
Turkish, Japanese, and Libyan: 2.4 each%
Thai: 2.1%
Chinese: 1.9%
Others: 8.7%
UPCOMING COURSES
We will start our Elective Classes on August 22th. We will open the Pronunciation class for beginners, the writing course for intermediate and the business course for advanced level. It’s additional $60 per week. We had a good reputation from former students who took the elective course. If you are interested in the course, please let us know!
Our Holiday Groups are ideal for teens aged 13 through 18 and feature an exciting mix of half day activities, full-day excursions, and English classes. With open enrollment, students from all over the world can join our program to experience the best of Boston and make new international friends.
July 4th. Greg and Michael took several students to the July 4th fire works!
They played games at the park and went on picnics and watched the gorgeous fireworks in front of MIT. Everyone had a great time!
In August, there are many outdoor activities to choose from in Boston, two will be held in Chinatown. If you go to Chinatown, don’t pass on the dim sum!!
1. Shakespeare on the Common: Shakespeare on the Common's 2011 production of All's Well that Ends Well continues for 2 more weeks. Sitting on the Common under the stars and watching the talented Commonwealth Shakespeare Company perform the great works of the Bard is the quintessential Boston summer experience - so don't miss it!
When: Through August 14, 2011; 8pm Tuesday – Saturday; 7pm on Sundays
Where: Boston Common, near the Parkman Bandstand
Cost: Free
2. Films at the Gate: A small plaza on the Greenway will be transformed into an outdoor movie theater for this popular end-of-summer event featuring Kung-Fu and Chinese Classics (most are in Chinese). Folding chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis - or bring your own, along with carryout from the nearby restaurants.
When: August 25 – 28, 2011 – films start at 8pm, with pre-performances starting around 7pm – 7:30pm
Where: Rose Kennedy Greenway, next to the Boston Chinatown Gate
Cost: Free
3. August Moon Festival in Chinatown – 2011: Boston's Chinatown comes alive with lion dances, martial arts, firecrackers, folk dances, and lots of vendors for the annual Chinese Moon Festival, also called the Mid-Autumn Festival.
When: Sunday, August 14, 10am – 5pm
Where: The Chinatown Gate area on Harrison Ave, Chinatown in Downtown Boston
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