Day 7 started just like every other day before it; I woke up, got a shower, and ate a huge breakfast. Today we were going to be seeing the Terracotta Warriors and biking on the Xi’an city walls. I was really excited for today because I’ve heard that the Terracotta Warriors were absolutely insane! We…
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Blog #5: Teaching to Dap
Day 6 was our first day in Xi’an! I didn’t write a post for day 5 because it was basically just a travel day. On day 5, we took the bullet train from Beijing to Xi’an and it took us about 6 hours to get there. That was a way longer travel time than I…
Blog #3: Chinese Apple
Day 3 started like any other day. I woke up around 7:00, got a shower, and went down to get some breakfast. Breakfast is always fantastic, by the way. Today we were going to be going on our first company visits of the trip and everyone was especially excited because we were going to be…
Day 12: A Real-Life Fairytale
I had been looking forward to visiting the Neuschwanstein castle since the first Plus3 lecture, and today did not disappoint! The day began with a traditional Bavarian breakfast, which I had also been very excited about, as Dr. Feick and some of the German students had told us how delicious the food was. Since we…
Blog #2: My boy Richard
After going to the Great Wall and Summer Palace the day before, I was pretty much beat and fell asleep around 10 that night, so I woke up after about 8 and half hours of sleep ready to take on the day. Today we were going to visit the Central University of Finance and Economics…
Summary: I Got Some Words
Before we left for China Dr. Li gave us a somewhat stern warning that our two weeks in China were not a vacation, and now being done I do somewhat agree with his warning. Yes, I did love my time seeing China, exploring the cities, and experiencing the nightlife, but I also learned a lot…
Day 11
Our Wednesday morning started off with a visit to Trainor, a safety certification company. This was another company that I didn’t think had much to do with smart systems, so I could not sense the engineering aspect of it. It was still a pleasant visit, and afterwards we were able to explore Korea’s largest shopping…
Aaaand that’s a Wrap
In our first pre-departure meeting, I distinctly remember Dr Li going around the room asking each of us to describe China with three words. I don’t remember exactly what I said, but I know with certainty it doesn’t match how I answered the same question when asked on the last day of the trip. Now,…
Goodbye China… Hope to See You Again Soon!
This study abroad in China has been a truly unforgettable experience. It has been fun and very educational. I learned about many things including engineering products, business practices, and Chinese culture. I would have never been able to experience a trip like this alone. With everyone`s help and cooperation, we were able to have a…
Our Last Day
Today is our last day in China. I am both very sad and very happy. I am very happy to be able to relax from my trip, but I am sad to leave behind the friends that I have made during my time here. Our final destination is the Yu Garden. I am really excited…
Logistics and Free Time in Shanghai
Tonight is our last full night in China and it does not feel real. It feels like we still have more time here, but we are quickly wrapping up our trip. I`m very tired, but I am still really enjoying my time here. I am really ready to relax at this point. Today, we will…
We`re Talking Business…
We are now counting down the days before we leave China. It seems as though this second week has passed too fast. Although time is passing very fast, many of us are reading to relax after this long trip. We have been learning many things while also having fun and enjoying our time here. It…
Hello Shanghai!
We continued on with our study abroad trip, and we were on our way to Shanghai. We checked out of our hotel rooms and we went to the train station again. The night we arrives, we went on a night cruise at Huangpu River. I have been on a few short cruises, but this cruise…
The Warriors and The City Wall
On May 12, we were on our way to visit the Terra-Cotta Warriors. There were many people here and it was very hot, but we managed to travel around the entire historical site. They were a few different buildings within this historical site. The first building focused the most on history and only had a…
The Final Day
I woke up this morning with mixed emotions; today is our last day. Part of me is sad to see the trip of a lifetime come to an end, but there is also part of me very excited get home and be with my friends, family, and dog. Even though today is the day we…
Riding to Xi`an!!!
After checking out of our Beijing hotel, we proceeded on to our next city; Beijing. We arrived at the train station, and I was surprised about the amount of security they had. At the train stations, they have many metal detectors and public safety officers. It was difficult with the amount of luggage we had,…
Shipping all the Goods
Today was the earliest day we had to wake up yet. I woke up at seven and barely managed to get ready on time. I grabbed a yogurt from the breakfast area of the hotel and on the bus we went. Joining us on the trip was a guest speaker, Sarah. She was a Pitt…
Historical Sightseeing
The first thing we did today was visit the Forbidden City. It was an extremely hot day with a lot of walking, but it was still very enjoyable. The Forbidden City is the large area with the Imperial palace. Chinese emperors lived here during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Now, it is a very popular…
Our First Company Visit
Today, we went off to Huawei．I did not know what to expect from our first company visit in China, but this completely surpassed what I thought I would experience. After we arrived, we entered the grand and elegant Huawei building. I first saw their stunning chandelier and their red-carpet stairs, which boasted their success. We…
Germany in Review
By: Nicholas Erni May 17th This final blog of mine could go on forever. I had some much good to say about Germany, but not soo much space and or time to write. I will attempt to encompass everything I can in the next page or two. My time in Germany was unbelievable. Not just…