Climbing Lesson at FitRec Caps Off Spring 2016 Check-In
Last week, hundreds of students from around the world checked in for the CELOP Spring 2016 semester. In addition to learning and improving their English, many come with goals of applying and being admitted to undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Others wish to equip themselves with better confidence and vocabulary for the workplace. And still others come for the experience of immersion in English language and American culture.
Whatever their goals, BU CELOP has the faculty and staff, and the resources and facilities to help. One fun example of this happened last Friday when Shelley Bertolino, the Student Life Coordinator, brought a group of new students to the Fitness and Recreation Center (FitRec) for a tour and a climbing lesson.
The instructors were Boston University students hired and certified by the FitRec to belay and instruct climbers. They were on hand to explain safe and proper climbing technique, to coach students at every challenging turn, and to encourage and push students to realize their potential. Nancy, a new CELOP student from China, said “When I got to the top, I felt like I’m the best in the world! But it’s a challenge. I did it three times. The last time, I almost couldn’t finish. I didn’t have power anymore. But my teacher, Gabby, she encouraged me: ‘keep working, you can do it!’ So after I did it, I was very appreciative!”
Other students agreed. When asked if he was glad we included this activity in our orientation activities, Roland, a student from Hong Kong, responded “Yes, definitely, because I think we had better arrange more out of classroom activities to have more fun with each other, especially with people out there in Boston University.”
Roland won’t be disappointed. There are plenty of out of classroom activities at CELOP, and at Boston University. CELOP activities are published on the CELOP Calendar. As for Boston University, there are plenty of student groups and clubs to get involved in!
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