I’ve
been back in the states for a week, and I still find myself needing a nap
during the middle of the
day and struggling to fall asleep until 4 in the morning.
However, in the time I’ve
been struggling to fall asleep, I’ve thought back to the past
week in Beijing and
reflected on the tremendous experience offered to all us.
Although
only a week, the time spent in Beijing opened a different
perspective on viewing the
world. Traveling abroad and leaving the enclosed bubble
surrounding the United
States and especially Notre Dame is a valuable asset to have.
By working with the
students from Peking in the case study, we were able to
overcome many language and
other barriers in order to produce a polished
presentation. Lectures
from professors made me more aware of the skewed point of
view the United States
takes towards reporting relations with China. Company visits
gave valuable lessons on
business etiquette in China. For example, I quickly learned
the Chinese greatly value
passing out business cards. You should accept the card
with both hands and read
over all the content on the card instead of immediately
putting the card in your
back pocket.
The
highlight of the trip though was the sightseeing all around Beijing. From
the Forbidden City to
Great Wall and many interesting diners, we made the most of
our week there. Each day
was packed with a mixture of tourist and business
activities. Also, the
Peking students accompanied us on many of our trips and
offered a Chinese point of
view that expanded my initial thoughts on everything I
saw or learned.
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