Zhongshan, China | Thu Mar 05, 2009 | Views: 1866

1. Get bored waiting for the bus and find something you have no idea what it is. A likely candidate. Then, accidentally order three of them. 2. Take too big of an enthusiastic bite and get splinters in the roof of your mouth. Choke a little, accidentally swallow some, and …

TravelingKate
The PR of C

Kunming, China | Wed Dec 12, 2007 | Views: 647

While teaching in China I grew to love the kids so much and I loved to serve them by teaching them English. There was a boy I taught named Will that I will never forget. Every semester the teachers put on a program at the end of the year for the children’s parents and other students. During the program Will tapped me on the shoulder and said teacher no bye …

ChinaDebbie
Will I'll never forget you.

Wuxi, China | Wed Nov 22, 2006 | Views: 2783

Yesterday as I was walking to class one of my top students, Allen, slipped his hand into mine and began talking to me. "Teacher, thirty days it will be Christmas." Lately I've been trying to explain to my young students that I will be leaving soon.  This seemed like the perfect opportunity.  I looked down at him and said, "Yes.  And I will be home with my family—in America."  He got a …

Kiera
My life in China

Wuxi, China | Sat Sep 09, 2006 | Views: 534

As I walked into the colorful building, I knew I was in for an unforgettable experience.  It was Ha-Ha's—a popular restaurant in downtown Wuxi.  My friends and I were seated at a large round table near the center of the room.  After patiently waiting for a menu which never came, we realized that the ordering process was a little different here.  After flagging down a waiter, we were lead to a back room.  And …

Kiera
Volunteering in China