Back at It
Posted September 21, 2016
Finally, I have returned to Evanston to start a new year school year. A clean slate, with a fresh outlook and excitement; I truly...Category: Trips & Excursions
Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Posted September 16, 2016
I had high expectations for China. The Political and Economic Development Program looked like it was made for me: it was hosted by my...
Willst Du Mit Mir Gehn: The Unplanned Adventure
Posted August 14, 2016
Hello… it’s me. I was wondering if after all these [weeks] you’d like to [virtually] meet to go over everything [that I’ve done in...
15 hour flight calls for some quality reflection time….
Posted August 14, 2016
Wow, I can honestly say that 2 months ago I did not think I would be sad to leave China and head back. However,...
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.
Posted August 13, 2016
Hey guys, So as I just looked through a bunch of my photos from my trip thus far, it hit me that I have...
Foreign Farewell
Posted August 13, 2016
Hello Everyone! I can’t believe there are only two days left in the program here in Beijing! It’s unreal how close the end is....
Bridging the Gap
Posted August 11, 2016
Imagine the city that you called home became a battlefield. Imagine that the city became split right down the middle and people who were once neighbors are now being forced...
Bargaining Tips
Posted August 9, 2016
One of my favorite things to do during my time in China is walking through small shops looking at cute trinkets. I remember my...
Bargaining in China: The Do’s and Don’ts
Posted August 9, 2016
Let’s face it. If you want to buy souvenirs in China at a low cost, you need to learn how to bargain! The reality...
Homesick Celebrity
Posted August 8, 2016
你好!/Hello!! Welcome back to my blog! The last few weeks have been exciting and exhausting. While I’ve been able to visit various parts of...