Well where to start… Being in China has been a bit of a culture shock. It’s the little things that go unnoticed at home that you miss the most. Not being able to order my own food, use a normal toilet, or shower without a toilet in the center got me off to a rough start.
Chongqing has been amazing so far. It’s indescribable. All of the students have been so welcoming and helpful I couldn’t ever thank them enough for all they are doing. They go that extra mile to make sure everything is okay. The entire experience is great. CTBU has been very helpful by giving tours of the school, the city, and by holding classes each morning. We have learned about Chinese families, the culture of Chongqing, and had a Chinese lesson. The students set up a time for some outside activities using the themes of Mario, Plants vs. Aliens, Tetris, and Angry Birds. It was so entertaining. The students are very competitive when it comes to games! Afterwards, we all went out a karaoke bar. We had a private room and could order drinks. Almost everyone sang, especially the CTBU students, they loved it.
Honestly, being here has been life changing. I’d be lying if I said life here was easy. I am constantly looking for the good: family values, friendships, and parental love. I keep finding myself feeling compassion towards the people of China because they do not have the choice to live any differently. The company and conversations mean more than anything. I find it hard to believe that we’re on the same planet. China is an entirely different world.
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