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.
Comments (2)
You're making some great points here
IT's nice having you on the trip
Posted by Yao | July 28, 2007 4:05 PM
Posted on July 28, 2007 16:05
To Carol:
You really think quite deep on our trip.
Due to the limited time, we can hardly learn anything from all the perspectives.
Questions and critical thinkings are quite important here and it's good for us to experience it.
After all, all of us can learn something from our trip and that is fine.
Posted by Shelley | July 31, 2007 12:50 AM
Posted on July 31, 2007 00:50