As an aspiring business professional, there are many ethical issues that must be taken into account. For instance, many companies choose to produce products in countries outside of the US because of cheaper labor costs. However, the production process that some companies choose to utilize are not always socially responsible; working conditions, wages, and employee…

After visiting a lovely garden in the morning, it was time to present our final project. My group’s project was based on our idea for an application called “SeeSaw”. It utilized mixed reality to create a social platform that is interactive and innovative. Similar to Pokemon Go, the user points the phone at a specific…

Today we visited two companies in Shanghai: TE Connectivity and DuPont. TE Connectivity is a company that designs and manufacturers connectivity and sensor solutions for various industries. We had the chance to see the factory where they make a variety of products like connectors, fiber optics, and sensors. The factory was very impressive; they utilized…

Today we took a trip to Yangshan Seaport, the largest deep sea port in the world. It handles over 32 million containers per year which carry around 736 million tons of goods all around the globe. We had to travel on the Donghai Bridge to get from the mainland to the port. This bridge is…

Today we took a trip to Donghua University in Shanghai, a highly regarded fashion institution. Simon Koffi Kpotchie, one of the professors at the University, gave us a lecture on smartphones and e-commerce. He was born in West Africa, but has been teaching in China for nearly 2 decades. He provided insight on the growth…

Early this morning, we headed to the Xi’an train station and caught a train to Shanghai for our final destination before heading back home. Once we arrived, I was absolutely blown away; we saw the 2nd tallest building in the world on the ride to the hotel! Our tour guide also explained a very interesting…

Today we visited one of the most popular historical sites in all of China: The Terra-Cotta Warriors. Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, had over 8,000 sculptures depicting his army built to protect him in the afterlife. The warriors stood over 2 meters tall to portray a strong and powerful image. Building the…

Today we got the chance to visit a children’s village for underprivileged children in Xi’an. The village was specifically construed for kids that have parents either that have passed away or are in prison. The village gives the children a place to live, study, and grow. For the younger kids, they live in dorms with…

Today we took a high-speed train early in the morning from Beijing to Shanghai.  Once we arrived, we took a visit to the bell tower.  The bell tower is the center of Xi’an and has been standing for 700 years.  The city prides itself on the tower and is showcased at night by being lit…

Today, we visited the Forbidden City, the “White House” of China.  It was crazy walking through because it really was like a small city; it took over an hour to walk the entire thing.  It was a great experience to see The Forbidden City because it is an integral part of China’s history and represents…

Today, our group got the chance to visit Cheetah Mobile and Microsoft.  Cheetah Mobile is a company that primarily produces apps.  Recently, the company has shifted much of their focus on the global market.  For instance, out of their 60 million users worldwide, 80% of them are from countries other than China.  The CTO, or…

Today we took a trip to the Central University of Finance and Economics in Beijing.  We had the opportunity to interact with students from the school, eat lunch with them and ask questions about their student life.  The students are very studious and prioritize their classes, but they also go into downtown Beijing to have…

After a long and hard 14-hour flight, I was very excited to begin my adventure in Beijing. When I arrived, I felt like I entered a different world; I found myself in very unfamiliar territory. Not being able to speak or navigate created many handicaps. In fact, when I tried to order food at a…