#103 Teaching at Taizhou Teachers College, China (To Respect Teachers and Value Education, A Traditional Virtue of China.)

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September 27th 2008

Published: September 27th 2008

Over 5,000 years of history, the Chinese have created a brilliant and vibrant culture, and at the same time they have formed their own "moral code", that has played an important role in Chinese social development and progress. The "moral code' is based what are called "Traditional Virtues", which still have great significance today. Their values to the development of human civilization have also... Read Full Entry

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Hans J. Schneider

Hans

After 38 years as a Foreign Language Teacher and Foreign Language Dept. Chair at Coral Gables Sr. H.S., and A.J. Professor of German at the University of Miami, I have left Florida in June of 2006, where my home is in Miami Beach, Florida, USA. I have just signed another year's teaching-contract (my 8th year now) with Taizhou University in the city of Taizhou, located about 3hrs north of Shanghai, in Jiangsu Province, CHINA. I thought it would be informative for others and rewarding for me personally, to log the progress of my efforts from beginning to end, as a Travel and Photo Jo... full info

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The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #37-A

Some of the new freshmen gather inside the boy's dormitory and become acquinted with each other. They will share their space and experiences throughout their college years. Life-long friendships begin here.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #37-B

The same students pose for their first photo. From now on, the college has accepted responsibility for their education and their well-being. They will begin to support each other in time of need, and I am sure to see them again, once they begin their classes, after completion of their mandatory military training.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #37

The new arrivals to the girl's dorm settle in, and then take a look over the campus of Taizhou Teachers College.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #38

Looking cross the campus of TTC, the parents can see, that the arrival of the freshmen continues.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #39

Some of the visitors to our campus are oblivious to the events of the day.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #40

At another booth, volunteers have their lunch break.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #41

The occasional shy co-ed meetings are still rare on a campus in China. Few hands are held, kissing is impossible to witness, and a descreet distance is maintaned when discussing a weekend date.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #42

Transportation for our students is becoming more modern, and a water run to the local stores has become speedier.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #43

With the black-board eraser in hand, one of China's future teachers shows me his determined look to make his dream come true.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #44

At another location, parents of the math department wait with their son/daugther, for transport to their nearby campus, not directly attached to our campus.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #45

The bus has arrived, and will take the future math majors to their nearby campus.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #46

Ciggarette in one hand and mobile phone in the other, a tired volunteer calls his girlfriend, letting her know, he soon will be free to meet her.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #47

The shopping carts are beginning to carry a different cargo, as the day winds down, and tired volunteers return to their respective booths somewhat exhausted.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #48

The teachers of the English major department also wind down, as all new students are now assimilated and registered.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #49

Outside of the registration office of the English major department, the few remaining student volunteers begin to relax from their exhausting, but successful efforts.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #50

Parents begin to depart the campus. They will take their child to one of the local restaurants for their last dinner together, and their last opportunity to encourge their child to achieve their best during these years on campus.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #51

I am so happy to see, that pets are receiving more attention in China. Once the child has left the family for college life, these pets will take on greater importance for mommy and daddy, as they must find a new outlet for their love and more quiet home.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #52

Travelling in comfort and with pride on her new electric bike, one of our young teachers returns to her home. In the back seat, her pride and joy is enjoying the campus view.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #53

Our campus is the cleanest and most beautiful in the city of Taizhou, thanks to some of these ladies, who will rid the campus of every last bit of trash. They will continue this effort, after a turbulent day of freshmen registration.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #54

One of the roads within the campus of TTC houses small shops, that sell everything from a mobile phone to snacks and drinks.

The class of 2008 arrives on campus, Photo #55

Fresh vegetables and fruits are offered at this small location. I also purchase my fresh bananas and sweet grapes and delicious pomegranates here.

27th September 2008

Sue
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Memories!
Hi from Salzburg, Austria! Great to see you finally got the opportunity to ride in one of the boats in our park! Everything looks so much greener now! It also looks a lot warmer than it is in Europe at the moment! Thanks also for the details as I accidentally sent my notes home , so have had to "ad-lib" with some of my blogs!

27th September 2008

Susan Goodman
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Following your blogs
Hi Hans, I realized I've been reading your blogs for a long time now; all the time you've been in Taizhou. For this entry I liked being reminded of the first days of school at a Chinese university. Also the pix of the Imperial Exam Academy is similar to Fuzi Miao in Nanjing where the exams were held. Nanjing also has the wax figures, but none sleeping! Thanks for continuing to blog. I enjoy it.

28th September 2008

Bishal
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Nice travel blog
Hey hans.I read almost all of your blogs and I really like to thank you and appreciateyour work,Keep on going like this.

28th September 2008

June
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Dear Mr Schneider, I've just read through this 103th entry. What I all want to say is thank you from my heart. Though I haven't managed to read all your blogs, I'm intended to download and store all your writings and photos, possibly on a disc, just in case that one day these precious pieces would become suddenly no more available. You've connected my hometown to the western world much nearer, for the still unabled to face and experience a real outside world, in such a gorgeous way at such a high standard. While having been bridging a life between the west and east, I understand every bit of feelings in your detailed descriptions. Also the benefit of helping to improving my English by reading your blogs is huge. Only if I could bring you a bunch of flowers!

29th September 2008

Patt Barrington
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Chine teachers' information
Sir, as I was about to log on to travelblog, I noticed the wording of the education remarks below the picture on the home page. I am not a teacher, but feel they are so under valued here in the United States. I so enjoyed your blog and wanted you to know that. My work and play experiences last year in the Yucatan (and US hurricanes now that I am back in Texas) are nothing compared to your information. Thank you so much. And belated Happy Teacher's Day ! Patt Barrington aka pattusa Orange, Texas

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