My favorite experience of the Chinese Bridge Summer Camp experience is learning about the Shaolin Masters and their kungfu. During my stay in Henan province, I was able to learn how Shaolin students are taught kungfu through a rigorous 14 schedule day and I was even able to see them prepare for their matches that…
While in China, students throughout the summer camp were able to participate in expanding their experience of Chinese culture. We as students were able to connect with other students who attend school and live in China. I was able to connect with Xingzha Kang, otherwise known as John. Connecting with John was very helpful in…
Arriving in China on the first day was unbelievable due to having the ability to discover another country and study their culture in their society. Knowing that what I learn will be true forced me to work harder to master what it is that I am learning. For example, during my stay in China, I…
My thoughts on Chinese people before I left was like most people are. I thought they were all short, geniuses, rude, and sadly that they were bad drivers. I thought I would go to China and be a giant but I was sadly mistaken I was average height maybe even below average I saw some…
Of course being from America I am accustomed to eating different foods everyday, sleeping in clean sheets, and using a toilet. Some things I never would have thought I would take for granted were ice, toilets, and clean linens. I usually don’t eat ice anyway but being in hot weather all day made me miss…