First off, it has been awesome reading my classmates’ posts about their trip and hearing some of their reflections and thoughts about the various aspects of the trip. I really enjoyed experiencing this incredible, life-changing trip across the world with them. The knowledge and insights I gained on this trip could not have been […]
Oh I cannot tell you the feeling of coming back home after a long trip. It feels great to eat my home cooked meals, to sleep in my comfortable bed, and to shower in peace and serenity. China was such a great experience for me because I learned a lot about their everyday culture and […]
Hey guys, So I went to a US-China conference last night in one of Shanghai’s most prestigious universities called Fudan. It was really interesting to meet all types of Chinese students who constantly hope for bright futures and mass successes. It was also very intriguing to meet the young students and have a one on […]
Adventures at the Local Market
Hi everyone, China has been wonderful so far and I am excited to fill you in on my whereabouts. Today, I visited the local market in Beijing with my best friends Lateef and Jamjoom. It was an outdoor souk consisting of local cafes, cool gift shops, and delicious eateries. I bought a few souvenirs […]
What is PUDONG?
How can one possibly forget that magnificent view from 172nd floor skyscraper, knowing that they are on a semi island that is surrounded with a beautiful river? Well as I examine and enjoy the surrounding area, one cannot ignore the existence of the modernly and uniquely built and some other under construction skyscrapers with their […]