Are performers isolated, not allowed smartphones or Internet access?

Shen Yun’s professional staff are adults who mostly live off-campus with their families and commute to work. They have smartphones, laptops, cars, mortgages, kids, and contribute to the communities of their local towns.

The Fei Tan student performers who participate in Shen Yun live on campus and have Internet access through many public computers and often use them to complete schoolwork, correspond with family and friends, shop on Amazon, and so on. As is the policy in many schools around the country, however, computers may not be used to access inappropriate content.

The schools issue Fei Tian students non-smart phones to call or text anyone they like. The schools, however, do not allow students to have smartphones or use social media accounts on campus. In this regard, they were some 15 years ahead of others, as many top school districts around the country, including all of New York State, are now adopting a similar policy.