It's amazing how much of this one little week I'll
never forget. That's not to say I don't remember goofing off with friends on
campus or the feeling of an undefeated football season, but nothing has
remained so engraved in my mind as my time in Beijing. Just walking alone with
my thoughts (and my huge, around the neck camera) through the Forbidden City
was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Each gate led to an even
greater sight, and all of the colors painted a beautiful landscape against the
ever-smoggy sky. Once we climbed to the top of the palace (it'll also be hard
to forget all those grueling treks, especially to the top of the Great Wall),
we each took a conscious moment to fully take in our beautiful view. As much as
I love my camera, it couldn't begin to properly capture all what I saw in those
moments. In Beijing, you'll try foods, meet people, and see those little
glimpses of China that will all together form your brand new vision of this
very foreign country. Things we forget in our everyday, like interactions with
shopkeepers, bus rides, or street food snacks (do yourself a favor and eat as
many sugar covered hawthorns as you can get your hands on) will become memories
for a lifetime. I wouldn't trade my time in Beijing for anything, and I am so
grateful I was provided this opportunity. Enjoy every second of your time
there, because good or bad, I promise you that you won't want to miss a thing.
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