[Committee] Policy regarding advertising cultural exchange to China

[S.J. Stretton]

Hi Marc,
As far as advertising the the free cultural exchange with free flights.

   - I do think that such cultural exchange is highly beneficial; and,
   although I myself have not flown recently, I feel that one-to-one contact is
   essential to mutual understanding. In particular it is important for
   potential future leaders to meet BOTH to prevent conflict AND to develop
   solutions to pressing global environmental problems.
   - I don't think that non-flying is something we should filter by,
   although we should recommend foresaking non-esential flying. However I've
   taken out the reference to free flights since that is frankly insensitive to
   people in our society.
   - I thought about it before sending to you, rather than being worried
   about what they think!
   - I agree that it has no specific climate related issue - it's just I
   thought it would be better if the trip has more climate-concerned people on
   it.

So I respect your decision either way! :)
Best,
Stephen



2008/4/29 Marc Kaufmann <marc.kaufmannmk at googlemail.com>:

> Hm... I am not particularly happy to send this to the camlist. I know that
> you'd say that we need to understand china etc etc, but this doesn't seem to
> do anything for that matter in a conscious way, while it is basically an
> advertisement for flying, which I don't think can be easily decarbonised,
> and this kind of flight does not fall in the category necessary for me.
>
> Moreover, in case you fear that they will be annoyed at us, they probably
> emailed everyone in the CUSU directory, which is why they emailed the
> strange address.
>
> But let me know what you think, I'll send the email out in the afternoon.
>
> Marc
> ------------------------------
> -------------------------------------------------
>
> Free return flight to China this summer!!! With free accommodation, food
> and fieldtrips!!! Oxbridge Elite Student Education Programme (OESEP) in
> Shenzhen, China 20th July-4th August 2008
>
> With the purpose of promoting intellectual and cultural exchange between
> Chinese students and Oxbridge students, OESEP Committee is now recruiting 40
> students from Cambridge and Oxford University to participate in this summer
> programme.
>
> Benefits include; Free accommodation, food, and sightseeing excursions in
> China; Participation in various fun activities: boat racing, camping, etc.
> Other opportunities: meet with Chinese elites from different areas; and
>


> Your responsibility: 1. Lead seminars and tutorials (A-level course style;
> or undergraduate level) on a topic that you are specialized in to 10-20
> Chinese high school students. A Chinese university student will assist you
> in these seminars and tutorials. 2. Design and lead some extracurricular
> activities.
>
> For more detailed information:
>
> OESEP committee will give a presentation on this programme on 2nd May,
> 12:30-14:00, at Fitzpatrick Hall Theatre, Queens' College. Questions will be
> answered. Anyone interested, please feel free to come!
>
>
> April 2008
> OESEP Committee
>

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