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It's my last bolg but not the end of the program yet. Reviewing the blogs I've wrote these days I'm pleasant to find it's a gainful summer during which I've learned a lot, from this country as well as the people here. Not mere once have I asked the same question when staying with my fellows: How different is the America around me from the one we' were informed before and am I willing to spend my future in this country if possible? As to the former I maintain that so far America has not brought me much surprise or unexpectedness. It's the power in economy, military and politics from which we're still left far behind but in the aspect of people's daily life we have a lot in common. For the second question I could just say there's absolutely too much left to recognize about this country before I make sure of myself.
Departure indicates difficulty to say Goodbye. Almost everyone will feel a little sick at heart. Anyway it'll be an unforgetable memory in my life.
May I enjoy myself in NewYork and Washionton DC.

The first day, campous

I like the building

ShortPump, toy store

IMax and beautiful intern

Busch Garden-- Bear and icecream

Williamsburg. I like the color of this picture.

Kids in America are so cute!

Sharendo Lake--I should have swum here.

I had never known that google, as the most familial searching engine, contains such big knowledge until given the lecture about google use by Dan Ream this afternoon. From the basic techniques like the quotation marks to specialized tools such as Gmaps Pedometer, every click is designed to contribute to a easier search of information. I really admire human intelligence a lot although it's always ignored by us when in front of our eyes. We're told that the new century is dominated by those best informed ones, or in another word, we can say people who are better in charge of the technical tools by our hands will have their superiority established. Knowledge is power--I'm now more and more convinced by the saying.

Not until I come to this summer program did I find that the most attractive thing to me when I'm in a new region is it's landscape. I love beach, sunshine, sea as well as mountain and beach. Nature is the essence of the earth. At the same time the attitude of people towards nature life to some extent reflects their cultural differences
Yesterday we had a nice day by Sherando Lake about two hours' drive from VCU. It's a small sized lake with mountains around it, silent and peaceful. Far away from the city noise and pollution, people enjoyed their weekend excursion a lot with their friends or family. Children were playing water with their parents. Couples were lying on the beach, chatting under the sunshine. Some big families were cooking barbecuing busily, talking and laughing... Such scenery is everywhere in the broad land o f our country while these spots are crowd of people all year long. However, usually it's regarded as the luxury enjoyment of a year, like a bonus to a long time hard work. Few people have the sense in their mind to relax themselves by way of a trip to nature in their regular free time. Most of us tend to call friends out, have a party in KTV or a restaurant in the city, sometimes go shopping or see a movie together, or stay at home, reading a book and watching television. Time is easier to find with a group than by individual. Actually the sight by Virginia Beach in the evening is quite similar with what we see in the vacation of China. City or nature? Obviously the latter seems ideal and fair while the former sounds fretful. But I'm always wondering does the"individual" American often feel lonely and have they ever expected a better distance between people.

Last Saturday we spent a whole afternoon with the Robinson's-- Ms Robinson and her adapted daughter Gellion, who's from China, Nanning. We joined a swimming party, walked along the Carytown and had dinner together. It was a pity that we didn't visit their home which, as Ms Robinson said, was not an American style house but just an apartment. But we're still thankful to them for the entertainment. The Chinese buffet was definitely a big gift since we came here. The eleven-year old girl was totally "American" from her manner and speech. I believe she should be fully aware of who she owes all of this to and what should be done as a reward because the person who adapted her must rescue her from an unimaginable life, favoring her with a family. At the same time I feel sorry for such children who lost the most precious thing when they were born as well as those parents who deserved them. It's also said adapted children from china are well-known for their filialness. I may feel better when the saying goes like children deserted in China and other countries become less and less.

It's nearly two weeks since we arrived Richmond. Viewing our recent life I've picked up a few key words to describe it: interns, lectures, cooking, activities, blogs and weekend. I haven't yet mentioned lectures in my blogs which actually takes a big part in our daily life, although we're fully aware that they're not the core thing we're here for.
The lectures covered most social science topics including culture, politics, business etc. I've tried my best to keep track of all the main points, but still it's difficult to concerntrate my attention for a long time. Probably it requires an upper improvement in my English. Also I'm impressed by some classmates here who can often come up with deep, sophisticated questions. They have a better manipulation of the language and must read more which's worth learning from. Besides we're encouraged by the professors to build an open mind and indiviudal thinking which means a big deal for us. Chinese students are used to follow the trend for saving the trouble of seeking and trying. It's the ultimate killer of youth's creativity and even the sense of responsibility.