Climbing the Great Wall
Not many people can say this but thanks to the Confucius Institute at Emory University and The Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation I can officially say “I climbed the Great Wall of China!” Who’s next?
The Experience
Twenty-two pounds of dumplings. Gorgeous mountains jutting out of the ground. Thick steel crumbling at the crown of one’s head. Fourteen hours. Two and a half weeks. Thirty three students. Henan. Beijing. Texas. Luo Yang. My Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation Experience. My Experience in China is more than just these simple words or phrases. My…
My Chinese Experience: Round Trip
Exploring Henan China was a blast. It’s rich with an ancient and riveting culture. Encompassing the truth spirit of China, Hanban and the Confucius Institute offered Maynard Jackson Youth foundation participants an opportunity to take a sneak peek into the everyday lives of its inhabitants and introduced us to mysteries and rituals witnessed only by…
Homestay
During my homestay visit in Lou Yang I met 2 wonderful people, HuangYuWen and FangWenPei. Their grandparents, parents, and little brother welcomed me into their home, where I made pound and pounds of dumplings, watched typical Chinese television, played Wii tennis, and ultimately ate dinner with them. These girls were very informative as they explained…