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Greetings from New Delhi, Today we write from the very busy city of New Delhi, India. Our IES peer leaders have given us a tour around this wonderful city, and allowed us to have our first taste of Indian culture. As our BRIC experience enters its last month, India is starting to become a great…
As the high-speed train topping 300 Km per approached Beijing I was excited to see the 19 BRIC students and onsite coordinator Michelle McCormack. I had been attending a meeting in Shanghai and was grateful that I could spend a bit of time reconnecting with the group who had just returned from an overnight trip…
Greetings from Hangzhou, We write from a lovely hotel in the heart of Hangzhou. We’re in the midst of a weekend excursion to the south of Shanghai. It’s been tiring but ultimately very fruitful. We’re seeing things we never otherwise would have seen without the guidance and expertise of Professor Kelley. Most interesting for…
It is impossible to verbalize the wonder of Shanghai. There has never been a dull moment since we have arrived here. From the river cruise to exploring the bund, Shanghai always has something to do or see. In addition to the sightseeing, we are also meeting with various professionals to learn about the opportunities here…
One week ago, we went to the Great Wall of China. As you can imagine, it was breathtaking! The neat part about it is that we were still in Beijing even after travelling 2.5 hours by bus. So the cool thing about where we went is the lack of tourists. Since the…
Walking from the Bund to the Shanghai River Cruise provided me with the opportunity to witness the beautiful sights of Shanghai’s riverside. As I walked along the pier I saw the modern skyscrapers to my right and Western European architectural buildings to my left. Looking at this contrast reminded me of the complexity of Chinese…
I don’t think any of us have grasped the fact that we’ve spent almost a month here in St. Petersburg already. I mean, it’s not like we’re not aware of the days that pass – it’s more like we’re so busy that the days just seem to pass more quickly! Our first two weeks were…
(Will Smith Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Theme Song) Now this is the story all about how Our trip got flipped, turned upside down And We’d like to blog so read right here, …
Every child remembers their first day of school, what is known as the day of knowledge. Unlike Americans who sometimes dread the fact that summer is over, this first of September is actually considered a national holiday, celebrated with rehearsed ceremonies, gifts and flowers. On this day, every child…
At the conclusion of the farewell dinner, which featured savory Indian cuisine, a photo slideshow, and several parting speeches from students and the BRIC on-sight coordinator, no one moved from their seats. It was hard for students and faculty alike to believe that it was over. The first convoy of taxis that would take students…
