![]() During a visit to the International Language School, we observed an English class for middle school students taught by a Chinese teacher. The highlight of the visit to Xi’an was getting to see the Terracotta Warriors, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Wu says. The entire group enjoyed a presentation about the tea and a demonstration of its properties.” The aroma of the new tea perfumed the air. “Since it is spring, we saw the new tea leaves getting picked and roasted. ![]() “We also visited the tea garden,” she wrote in an email. In Hangzhou, the students went on a boat ride across West Lake, which allowed Ann Arbor students many opportunities to speak Chinese with local people, Wu says. The tour of the Joint Institute was conducted by a recent graduate of Huron High School who is currently attending school there. The most remarkable event in Shanghai, says Wu, was a visit to the engineering department of Jiao Tong University, which is a joint institute with the University of Michigan, offering a dual diploma from both the University of Michigan and Jiao Tong University. I have shared memories that will last me a lifetime with some of the greatest young people the world has to offer.” (Jackson, 12 th grader from Skyline.) Climbing the Great Wall, seeing Buddhist temples, long bus drives, late nights in hotel rooms laughing over a deck of cards all these wonderful things I have experienced this last week, half a world away, helped me to build relationships with people who sat only a few desks away a few weeks ago. “I am so thankful to have come on this trip with all of these amazing people. I want to say a special thank you to Wu Lao Shi for providing this opportunity I never anticipated that I would enjoy it as much as I did.” (Yelta, 9 th grader from Pioneer.) “This is unarguably the best trip I have had in my life, and I feel as though it will remain my favorite even in the years to come. I will remember all of the wonderful memories forever.” (Grace, 9 th grader from Pioneer and Megan, 12 th grader from Pioneer.) Wu and all the parents who helped and who gave their children up for 10 days to go on this adventure. As well as the amazing sites, the people on this trip made it the complete package. ![]() “To have the privilege of seeing two of the Seven Wonders of the World on this trip is amazing. I hope we can all hang out together when we’re back in Ann Arbor.” (Morgan Wang, 12 th grader from Skyline and Denial Moore, 11 th grader from Pioneer.) I’m going to miss China a lot, these have definitely been some of the most fun days I’ve had in a long time. “Experiencing China with my American compatriots has been, for sooth, a once in a lifetime occurrence. Powell, Daniel Moore, Langston Laramore-Josey. We took a lot of photos, so we have a lot to post to the blog! I’m sad that we have to leave tomorrow, but I cant wait to hang out with everyone back in the U.S!” (Langston, 9 th grader from Pioneer and Tammy, 12 th grader from Huron.) Left to right are: Grace Battersby, Megan Battersby, Parka Snelson, Tamara Joy Snelson, Fan Wu, Nathaniel L. It was really fun because I knew nobody that was going on this trip and now I feel really close to everyone. “This trip has definitely been a once in a lifetime experience. I am truly blessed to have had this opportunity.” (Michael, 11 th grader from Skyline.) The people I have met have created memories for me that I will cherish forever. I hope that I can visit here again soon because China is a never- ending adventure. Experiencing the different culture and exploring the deep history has been an eye opening experience. If at any time I were able to return to China I would jump at the chance.” (Marcus, 11 th grader from Skyline.) This trip has been an unforgettable experience for me and has truly changed my life. The food has been amazing, the people have been so nice and helpful. “This trip has exceeded all of my expectations in every single aspect. The following are some quotes from the students: The students visited four Chinese cities.įifteen AAPS high school students, along with Fan Wu, who teaches Chinese at Huron and Pioneer high schools, are back in Ann Arbor after spending an action-packed spring break in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Xi’an and Beijing, China.
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