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China-The First Three Days

First of all, I would like to apologize for not blogging since I arrived here. The internet connection at our dorm is really spotty. Most people have the internet, but unfortunately I cannot connect to the internet in my room. Fortunately, we found wifi-internet at a local cafe on campus. I am going to start with the flight. From Huntsville to Chicago took approximately 1.5 hours. I was real surprised at how speedy we got to Chicago. We spent most of the day in the city. Chicago is a very nice city. We saw many new and exciting things. The … // Read more

The Great Adventure Ahead-China 2012

The day is almost here! Less than 12 hours until myself and 23 other students will be on our way to China. I must admit, it’s hard to pack and plan for what is ahead. Not knowing the future is what makes this trip exciting. When trying to decide what to pack, I thought about what the amenities that our stay would have for us. Will we have the same things that we are accustomed to here in America? How far will we have to travel for food? What is the weather like? Should I pack light or heavy? Warm … // Read more