#107 Teaching at Taizhou Teachers College, China (Fall Semester-2008, Activities continue at TTC)

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December 18th 2008

Published: December 18th 2008

There is no more doubt, that winter has arrived in Taizhou. Students are huddling and holding each other for warmth, as they rush to their early morning classes. The students now sport their down-winter-jackets in all the most fashionable colors, but their smiles are more temporary as they pass me on their way to "where-ever". These colder months begin the time, when I miss the warm Florida w... 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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Another TTC teacher ties the knot. Photo #12

Wedding ceremonies in China incorporate both, Chinese as well as Western customs. One of the Chinese traditions: The bride and the father-in-law stand on tables and share a toast, to the cheers and delight of the invited guests.

Thank you for taking the time to share my joys here in Taizhou.

It take so many hours to prepare these TravelBlogs for you, and I can only wish, that you might one day be able to experience similar adventures and happiness, which Taizhou Teachers College has offered me these past 2 years. I hope you will consider the possibility.

18th December 2008

Katherine
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scenes from school
I always enjoy seeing the faces of your students - so hopeful and hard-working. I sent an email recently- hope you received it(regarding a Christmas gift I want to make for you). I know you are so busy but these scenes of Taizhou are always so enjoyable! A Taoist temple in the heart of Taizhou - who knew?

18th December 2008

Zoe
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Happy Every Single Day!
Happy Every Single Day!

18th December 2008

Sandra Cordoba
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Lieber Hans, Ich vermisse dich! Deine, Sandra

18th December 2008

Pennie Pinson Buckelew
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! So glad you are enjoying your life in China - the pictures are wonderful. Pennie

19th December 2008

Bobo
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Hello! Hans!
I haven't seen our photos in U blog! Why? But It's very nice!

20th December 2008

Sue
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You've done it again!
Hi Hans, yet another wonderful blog that brings so many cherished memories of my time at TTC flooding back! As usual you have pipped me at the post. I've been working on my next blog but it still needs a lot of work. You have now motivated me to finish it this weekend before Xmas! P.S. Sorry to hear about your laptop, that's such a frustrating thing to happen at any time, but especially at this time of year. Hugs to all at TTC. Xmas emails coming soon too! Suexxx

20th December 2008

Good sue
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holiday doldrums
I always enjoy your blogs. They remind me of my own year in China. I do think about returning. I do remember the doldrums around Christmas when I most missed my family and close friends. I had to think of ways to give more to raise my spirits. I gave people copies of the photos I had taken of them--people I saw in the streets all the time. I hope you have happy holidays. Susan

1st January 2009

Lily
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the first time to see your blog
This is my first time to see your blog, from which I know more about Taizhou. Although in several months I will gratuatoin and leave this place, I think I will miss this place.Hans, happy new year!

9th January 2009

June
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Yeh, the air of Taizhou was pretty chocky, particularly during those biomass residue-burning seasons, when the stars were completely obscured in the night-sky. Very pleased that the sky is blue during winter time. Hope the government will do something about it, for the sake of all its people.

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