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December 20th 2009 Asia » China » Jilin » Changchun
"It is cold in Changchun in the winter, be sure to bring enough warm clothes." This statement is very clear to me now. It might sound crazy, but a understanding the word "Cold" is key to understandi ... [full story]
"It is cold in Changchun in the winter, be sure to bring enough warm clothes." This statement is very clear to me now. It might sound crazy, but a understanding the word "Cold" is key to understandi ... [full story]
October 18th 2009 Asia » China » Jilin » Changchun
On the way back from breakfast today, I was reminded of one of the special Chinese customs that I have not written about up to this point. I thought it would be good to write about it before it seems ... 1 photos [full story]
On the way back from breakfast today, I was reminded of one of the special Chinese customs that I have not written about up to this point. I thought it would be good to write about it before it seems ... 1 photos [full story]
October 8th 2009 Asia » China » Jilin » Changchun
Hi everyone-- sorry I haven't updated in so long. We're on the last day of our 2 week vacation, and boy have we been lazy! Also, for all of those who received an e-mail about the blog update- hi. Mos ... 7 photos [full story]
Hi everyone-- sorry I haven't updated in so long. We're on the last day of our 2 week vacation, and boy have we been lazy! Also, for all of those who received an e-mail about the blog update- hi. Mos ... 7 photos [full story]
October 2nd 2009 Asia » China » Jilin » Changchun
Today is the second day of my 1 week break. October first is celebrated as the first day of the People's Republic of China, and this year is the 60th anniversary. Some of you may have seen huge para ... [full story]
Today is the second day of my 1 week break. October first is celebrated as the first day of the People's Republic of China, and this year is the 60th anniversary. Some of you may have seen huge para ... [full story]
September 12th 2009 Asia » China » Jilin » Changbai Shan
Because the whole group (consisting of all the international students) wanted to make a trip to Changbai Shan, and because the place is not easily accessible without transport, the Chinese students pr ... 46 photos [full story]
Because the whole group (consisting of all the international students) wanted to make a trip to Changbai Shan, and because the place is not easily accessible without transport, the Chinese students pr ... 46 photos [full story]
September 12th 2009 Asia » China » Jilin » Changchun
"Please meet Thursday at the adminstration building to board the bus for the medical exam.." This informative note greeted us on the teachers bulletin board one afternoon. Thursday arrived and we bo ... [full story]
"Please meet Thursday at the adminstration building to board the bus for the medical exam.." This informative note greeted us on the teachers bulletin board one afternoon. Thursday arrived and we bo ... [full story]
September 1st 2009 Asia » China » Jilin » Changchun
Last Wednesday I had a dinner that I won't soon forget. It was the "Chinese Valentine's Day". Come to find out it wasn't celebrated by many Chinese in this area. It was advertised in Wal-mart, well ... [full story]
Last Wednesday I had a dinner that I won't soon forget. It was the "Chinese Valentine's Day". Come to find out it wasn't celebrated by many Chinese in this area. It was advertised in Wal-mart, well ... [full story]
August 28th 2009 Asia » China » Jilin » Changchun
At the time of writing this message it is Friday at 3PM here. I finished week 1 out of 10 this morning at 10AM. Let me tell you how it went: Monday- I didn't not have class, but I spent about 1 a ... [full story]
At the time of writing this message it is Friday at 3PM here. I finished week 1 out of 10 this morning at 10AM. Let me tell you how it went: Monday- I didn't not have class, but I spent about 1 a ... [full story]
August 23rd 2009 Asia » China » Jilin » Changchun
I will explain a little about the school and my surroundings today. You can see by the map where things are located. The school also has a northern campus that houses some students, but most are her ... 5 photos [full story]
I will explain a little about the school and my surroundings today. You can see by the map where things are located. The school also has a northern campus that houses some students, but most are her ... 5 photos [full story]
August 21st 2009 Asia » China » Jilin » Changchun
This one is going back to the night I arrived in China. Luckily I am on the 2nd floor which means I only had to lug over 100 pounds of luggage a short distance. I unpacked just enough to get a chang ... 4 photos [full story]
This one is going back to the night I arrived in China. Luckily I am on the 2nd floor which means I only had to lug over 100 pounds of luggage a short distance. I unpacked just enough to get a chang ... 4 photos [full story]
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