Blogs from Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China, Asia

It's begining to look alot like Christmas.

Asia » China » Hebei » Shijiazhuang December 10th 2016

Great time with HUEB students (other foreigners) Gabriel and Charles. Dinner, shopping, and walking downtown in Shijiazhuang.... read more

Final days of classes with students

Asia » China » Hebei » Shijiazhuang December 8th 2016

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Karinlynn

Students completed final exams on Monday, after teaching classes all week, I am can now grade (by hand) each exam - a total of 93 exams. In two days, I begin packing for my return to the USA.... read more

YOU'VE got talent - live on stage

Asia » China » Hebei » Shijiazhuang December 6th 2016

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Karinlynn

After meeting with the leadership team here at HUEB, the Dean of the College of Business gave me an official invitation to attend the Freshmen showcase. Here's a sample of what I observed.... read more

Prof. Lynn spending time with the elephan

Asia » China » Hebei » Shijiazhuang November 29th 2016

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Karinlynn

A evening dinner at a Steak House. I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVED meeting the Elephant and on yea, the dinner was great!... read more

Meet with HUEB President - Dr. Chen

Asia » China » Hebei » Shijiazhuang November 29th 2016

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Karinlynn

Meeting with the leadership team of HUEB, to develope a strategy about future Human Resource students. Discussion included: 1. Langugage barriers 2. Instruction times and/alternative suggestions 3. Internships 4. Gloabl Competition... read more

Thanksgiving in China

Asia » China » Hebei » Shijiazhuang November 28th 2016

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Karinlynn

It's my hopes that you enjoyed - THANKSGIVING with friends and family. It was really cold in China. Dinner at the Hilton was nice, lots of food to select from. The turkey was not good, NOTHING LIKE A BUTTER BALL TURKEY!!. The pizza was great :) Dessert :) Here's some pictures.... read more

I AM NOT A UNICORN

Asia » China » Hebei » Shijiazhuang November 8th 2016

Glasses 101

Karinlynn

My experiences here in China continue to help with understanding of the culture, so today I decided to help give some exposure to others . . . . .... read more

Bicycle Riding - the yellow bikes are coming

Asia » China » Hebei » Shijiazhuang October 31st 2016

New form of the the YELLOW TAXI

Karinlynn

A normal mode of transportation here is the bicycle, a company has tapped into the market and rents bicycles to students. I am sure thousands of bicycles are rented per day, however students are so clever they ride the bicycles for free.... read more

Week 2 - More thing to learn and due

Asia » China » Hebei » Shijiazhuang October 29th 2016

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Karinlynn

Today it is really cold, approx 55 degrees. The heater, which most people here call it "air conditioner", is working fairly well. Met some new friends, while connected with some of my former students.... read more

ELECTION conversation

Asia » China » Hebei » Shijiazhuang October 21st 2016

Karinlynn

My students are very interested in the ELECTION. Many have shared frustration with "the rich man trump". Everyone has asked who will I vote for? This is just a example of how the world is really paying attention to the USA, we cannot afford to have our country made into a mockery! Make sure you get out and vote.... read more

Brief history of China

For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A...more history

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