Today was our first day in China. There were immediate culture shocks. The squatters were very different from western style toilets. It was almost as if you are really using the restroom on the floor. Luckily we have western style toilets where we are staying. Another culture shock was that the children use the restroom…
It is 9 in morning here right now and it feels like the middle of the day because of the time change. The flight was long, but enjoyable. I am really looking forward to everything coming up in the next few days. Also, the rumor about the air being very smoggy is partially true because…
The Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation is partnering with the Confucius Institute in Atlanta at Emory University for our 2014 Study Abroad Program. 33 students from the MJYF Leadership Academy and high schools across the metro-Atlanta area, will be totally immersed in Chinese language, culture, and society during our trip from July 15th through August 2nd. This 2014 Study…