The Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation has changed my life. The program has already granted me with so many outstanding opportunities. I would have never guessed that I would be flying half way across the world for a Chinese cultural experience. I am forever grateful. I always try to make it known that I appreciate Mr.Virgil…
China is a very populated country. It is approximately 9 times that of America. As you can imagine, the traffic was heavy. There were many pedestrians and people riding bikes. Bikers are respected more in China. As we drove around,I noticed many stores and markets along the streets. We actually got to visit many of…
My home stay was great. I got to truly go out and experience a day in the life of a native Chinese family. I was surprised to find out that they are very similar to American families in many ways. We had a delicious meal for lunch including fish, dumplings, tofu, corn, and greens. I…
Climbing the Great Wall was an overwhelming experience. I was overjoyed to see the Great Wall,let alone climb it. I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into before we started climbing. I could see people in the distance actually crawling on all fours. This was kind of funny to me, and I knew that…
Traveling to China has been one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I discovered things about myself and others that I would have never known. The Chinese culture is very interesting and extensive. The natives were extremely kind and welcoming. From the time we arrived, I knew that China was a place that…