Hello! My name is Amy. I am a junior in Weinberg majoring in economics, minoring in global health studies and getting the integrated marketing certificate. My family is from Hangzhou, China, and I was born and raised there until my family moved to Minnesota after I completed third grade. This is my 4th time visiting China after I had moved. I am currently visiting my grandparents in Hangzhou for a week before I head off to Beijing for the Public Health Program. This summer will be a different experience for me, because I will no longer be with my family and will have to learn how to get around in a new city. I feel comfortable communicating with locals and am used to getting around places. However, I hope to improve my reading and writing skills and learn more about Chinese poems and idioms. Additionally, my dad used to work at a hospital in Hangzhou that offered traditional Chinese medicinal practices. I am very interested in learning about the Chinese healthcare system and current problems/trends. I cannot wait to go pick herbs, learn about acupuncture, cupping, and go on excursions to learn more about my own culture!
A famous tourist spot in Hangzhou (QingHeFang)
I intentionally chose to take the bullet train from Hangzhou to Beijing just so I can look out the window and see the change in landscape as the train travels from southern to northern China. Fun fact: the bullet train travels at around 300km per hour!
Tianjin Train Station