#93 Teaching at Taizhou Teachers College- My Last Semester Feb-Apr

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June 30th 2008

Published: September 8th 2008

Hello from Riga, Latvia and welcome to the second installment of my four installment wrap up of my last semester in Taizhou. As always, it was a very busy one, with some very special events and always lots of variety! I will keep the text to a minimum and let the photos speak for themselves! I will be publishing fairly frequently from now on, otherwise my adventure will be over before you get ... Read Full Entry

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Susan Storr

Sue Treadie

This blog was started in 2006 when I embarked on a new life adventure teaching English in China. It was a wonderful, enriching and enlightening experience. Many of you came on this journey with me. For those of you who are searching for more meaning and satisfaction in your life and feel that teaching languages overseas might fit the bill, I enthusiastically encourage you to take up the challenge as I did nine years ago. You will never regret it. In fact you will probably say "Why didn't I do this years ago?" I then began a journal of my journey home to Australia- the long way round! U... full info

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Foreign Language Festival 8

Hannah and her "suitor" Cherish.

Foreign Language Festival 9

In action! So great to see my students put their English to good use. Participation in this type of activity really builds their confidence.

Foreign Language Festival 10

Jack is king!

Foreign Language Festival 11

A more modern theme was presented by my 042 English majors. It was based around being properly prepared for the Olympics and how Chinese people could make a visitor's stay more enjoyable.

Foreign Language Festival 12

The obligatory official photo after the presentations. Best viewed in large format!

Foreign Language Festival 13

A final farewell from our MC's.

This year's Foreign Language Department Basketballers

Victorious photo after a hard match!

Qintong Boating Festival 1

This year we were once again privileged to experience the annual Qintong Boating Festival (see earlier blog). However, this year we had VIP tickets and what a difference that made. we actually had seats! Here Billy and son Issac are waiting for the proceedings to begin.

Qintong Boating Festival 2

Balloons at the ready!

Qintong Boating Festival 3

The crowd waits with anticipation.......

Qintong Boating Festival 4

Almost a smile from Issac!

Qintong Boating Festival 5

The crowd is still building!

Qintong Boating Festival 6

Susie and her friend enjoying the VIP seating too!

Qintong Boating Festival 7

Heh Stef- it's not a baseball game!

Qintong Boating Festival 8

Emma, Arthur's daughter is home for a few days leave from her studies in Beijing.

Qintong Boating Festival 9

Even Arthur seems to be enjoying the proceedings!

Qintong Boating Festival 10

Our Student Union manager with a big smile. Not so our driver Mr Han!

Qintong Boating Festival 11

The show begins!

Qintong Boating Festival 12

The parade on the water first featured dragon boats representing each of the Olympic rings and their "Friendly" mascot! Again, don't forget to click on the photo for a better view.

Qintong Boating Festival 13

Qintong Boating Festival 14

8th September 2008

Hans
Hans J. Schneider

We did have a wonderful spring-semester 2008..
Thanks for your wonderful photos of our last semester together. Those who are hiding at home, in front of their TV, don't really know what they are missing in this wonderful city of Taizhou. So glad we had these two years together, and your students often ask about you. The photos will be lasting memories of special moments, and words are not enough to describe the emotions of the moments. I wish you continued joy on your great adventure, and please stay safe. Thinking of you often, and thanks for being such a good friend, always, Hans

11th September 2008

Jacque
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End of a chapter!
I can't believe it's been two years since you first asked all those questions!! I'm ecstatic you had such a wonderful experience and are left with a lot of wonderful memories. I told you the students would be great!! Still a lot of years left under the belt yet, Sue... the world's a big place.

13th September 2008

phone ranger
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Are you losing weight?
Hi Treadie, Thought you were losing weight - no wonder with the photos of some of the foods on offer - very interesting!

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