CHINA
Country Overview:
"A land of contrasts, where ancient traditions meet rapid modernization, and delectable cuisine coexists with complex political realities."
My seven-year journey in China, from May 2013 to August 2020, was a whirlwind of experiences. I taught English, pursued my Master's in Politics & Foreign Policy at the prestigious Tsinghua University, and immersed myself in the media landscape at China Today and Xinhua News Agency. Beijing was my home base, but my travels painted a vibrant tapestry of China's diverse landscapes and cultures: the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, the historic city of Xi'an, the tropical paradise of Sanya, the unique blend of East and West in Macau and Hong Kong, and countless other destinations in between. From savoring the exquisite flavors of regional cuisines to navigating the intricacies of daily life under a distinct political system, China left an indelible mark on me.
Pizza Festival
The 2018 Beijing Pizza Festival was super cool. They host it to give all the pizza places in the city a chance to come together and serve their best pizza before the city of 20+ million people vote for the best slice in town. It was cool to see all the different types of pizza, including Baozza (pizza filling in a traditional Chinese steamed bun), and pizza using local Chinese spices and ingredients.
New Restaurant
Went to the opening of my friend's new restaurant. They had a really big pizza.
Finals
This week and next are finals week as Spring semester at Tsinghua begins to wind down. Today was Children's Day in China, so I went to a middle school to help promote the startup English company by teaching one of the modules. One of the questions was how to resolve the issue of Brazil selling only half of its Olympic tickets. Kids were talking about stabilizing the government and finding an antidote to Zika. I was impressed to say the least. As summer creeps in, I plan to continue interning at Peking University, enroll in Chinese classes, as well as continue to work. Also working on getting more familiar with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. As everyone prepares to head home for the summer, I enjoy the prospect of a quiet campus with an eye on my goals.
