August 2, 2007

Planning for the trip in NewYork

Time went so fast,I just can' t believe that we guys are going to leave VCU and heading for New York city and the capital of America-Washinton D.C.
Actually,we do are looking forward to paying vistits to these great cities for a loing time.After finishing oue paper works,now,we have time and energy to plan for our trip.I expect to visit many tourist interests in those two cities,The Central Park,The Statue Of Liberty,The Wall Street and so on.We also decide to watch a broadway show in New York city,what' morever,we girls do are crazy about shopping in those two cities.
However,on retrospect of the time we spent together with our groupmates,faculties,interns,Julie,Hernan and those nice professors,I began to feel somekind of sad because we will leave soon.I did enjoyed l lot and learnt weigh much during my stay in VCU,which I think attributes to the considerate and wonderful arrangement for each activity provided by all of the staffes here in VCU,I just want to express my sincere grattitude to all of you here,Thank you so much and I will remember all of you and the precious experience here in VCU forever!I feel lucky to make friends with all of you.

After finishing my paper work...

A few minutes before,I just sent a mail to Julie in attachment.It did took me great efforts to finish it.
Since I didn't carry my laptop with me,I had to write my draft of paper by hand!Unfortunately,when we four roommates went to class this morning,we were told that we were required to give our paper in hard print to interns before 11:30!In misunderstanding,we four guys raised hands to show that we didn't even write our papers,actually,we just didin't write in"printing form"!Thus,we hurried to the library to have our paper typed and printed.
Unfortunately again,the machine to despoit money into our ID card happened to be out of work!At the time we Chinese students were so worrying what's going to be,a kind American lady provide instant help to us.She put our money into her card and eventually,she managed to get our papers printed.
We hurried back to the classroom and gave our paper on time,after finishing these tasks,I felt tired but relaxed,now,I can go out to pick up my lunch.

August 1, 2007

The "legend"of Jessie

This morning,when we three roommates were ready for leaving our dorm,we heard Jessie's cry,but we didn't find where she was,"My god!I'm locked in the bathroom!"Jessie said again.We three looked at each other,then hurried to the bathroom,only found the door was locked tightly,we made great efforts to try our best just ended in no use.Jessie was locked in the bathroom.We decided to find some one else to help us,thus,Emilly went down stairs and brought the staff of the GRC in,when he saw such akward situation,he just said:"It's amazing!"We three as well as Jessie who was still in the bathroom burnt into laughter,what's going on?none of us had experienced such embarrased situation.Without any progress,the staff had to find another 2 guys to figure out.They then carried huge tools,during the period,we even made an episode of VCR to record our "lengend"in VCU,it was so funny,we talked to Jessie from time to time and eventually,the "rescue team"broke the lock of the door,and Jessie was saved!When she walked out of the bathroom,all of us applauded and couldn't stop laughing,although we four were late for the lecture,however,such unique experience did left a deep impression on we four as an episode during the time we stayed in VCU.

July 31, 2007

The art lecture made my dream refreshed

It was just a few minutes after the art lecture ended.I've learnt painting for 13 years actually,however,I had to give my hobby up in order to prepare for the colledge entrance examination.Thus,it has been years that I had hidden my dream deeply in my mind and haven't touched my brushes for years.However,It seemed refresh my dream again in today's lecture,the drawing,the brushes...various familliar painting tools reminded me of my learning and practicing processes when I was young,which hand ignited my passion and ambition again.To tell the truth,when I heard about that the art department doesn't have the master programs,I wasn really upset,in fact,I did have the impulse to change my major and apply for the master degree for arts in VCU,however,dream is still a dream,I am so jealous of the American students that they can just pursui and stick to their dream regardless of the cost or expense,I myself,on contrast,have to think over and over to balance the reality and the dream.I know that probably I will just go on what I am learning about now and continue to my daily life,however,I've been changed a little in my thought---I will pick up my brushes again when I come back home no matter drawing is just my hobby but not a life time career,morever,I will never stop pursuing,running for my next dream,never stop.

July 29, 2007

The fantastic day with Kattie:)

Yesterday,after an hour drive,we arrived at Kattie's hometown,a tranquil,beauttiful near-bay town.
Kattie's mum was so kind and friendly that we guys did felt just at home.The typical American style decration and the gardern,the swimming pool all impressed us a lot.Sabrina even took her first step to get alone the baby cat-tiger at Kattie's.Various of topics were talked aout between we guys and Kattie's mother,It did appreciated a lot that Kattie and her families liked the small gifts we brought from Shanghai,moreover,we were asked to leave our address and birthdays so that we can receive suprises from Kattie's mother!How excited I woud be if I get a postcard from Kattie's mother!Taken by the trolley in the town,we had a sightseeing around the whole and enjoyed a delicious seafood meal in a local restaurant,Sabrina liked the dessert Browney made by Kattie's mum weigh much,and she was very glad that after having some at Kattie's house,we even brought some to our dorms,our groupmates did were jealous of we guys.
A day was not that short,however,having spent time with Kattie's did made the hours shorter,thanks Kattie,we all like you weigh much,thank your mum,what she said that "Since you guys have once been here,you will be here foreever."We promise to keep the memory with you and your family for a life time.

July 27, 2007

Absorb precious experience from Chinese business men in Richmond

Today,we guys did had a totally different experience from 2 lectures this morning.Two Chinese business men from Taiwan did gave us important lessons not in the professional field but in enlighting us the method lead to sucess.
To most of the extend,I do agree with their ideas,for instance,we should always keep in mind that it is the key point of mataining curiosity in new things,new knowledge,new techonology and so on,morever,adapting a new culture never means that you should give up your great traditions of your own country.If you want to be successful in your workplace in other country,it is important for you to acknowledge yourself of their culture,their way of thinking and the method they use to figure out things.Another point is to be pride and pregidce,actually,as far as my stay in Virginia in US,I do feel that most Americans are weigh friendly and lovely,America is a country seemed to me just like the "furnace",different kind of culture,races combined together in this nation,it is open to the world,which may reslut from the original ideaology in founding this nation-the spirit of freedom,thus,in field as politic,America built her system of "check and balance",in economic sphere,most enterprises are owned by private and so on.
It should be admited that no single nation in this world is perfect,however,I do hold the opinion that it is the time for we youngs of Chinese to have a deep look and to think thourouly in the elements or resons contribute to America's successful experience in building herself into the most powerful and influencial nation in today's world.