http://www.sju.edu/blogs/china SJU students in China Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:19:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Kevin (a Chinese graduate student who was part of our Nanjing classroom) arrived promptly at my hotel in Nanjing at 10 am. We then proceeded to track down our bus, step aboard, and make our way to one of the most famous natural landmarks of the city. Purple Mountain was given ... http://www.sju.edu/blogs/china/?p=97 Because of my jet lag and Ann’s migraine, we stayed back at the hotel when everyone else went to see the terra-cotta warriors, but we were able to take our own tour several days later and take in some of the other archeological ‘treasures’ of Xi’an.  Xi’an’s attraction for tourists ... http://www.sju.edu/blogs/china/?p=93 Nanking Massacre Museum We went to the Nanking Massacre Museum after a stop on Thursday at the John Rabe House, also known as the Peace museum, right next to the Nanjing University campus. The photo, above, shows us with our Chinese friends who came to the museum with us to ... http://www.sju.edu/blogs/china/?p=86 It appears that I’ve located the most wretched hive of scum and villainy in Xi’an, and it’s a place you’d least expect. Starbucks. These past two nights I’ve gone to the downtown Starbucks near the Drum Tower section of Xi’an. It’s been a great place for free wireless internet, coffee, cheesecake, and ... http://www.sju.edu/blogs/china/?p=85 In the spirit of an upcoming presidential election, I have the perfect idea for our new president. This will strengthen international relations, and build the relationships with foreign countries essential to renewing the U.S.’s position as a competent and trailblazing ally for generations to come. Here’s what the new president can ... http://www.sju.edu/blogs/china/?p=84 Disclaimer: This is Ted, Ann's husband, posting under her account, so it should be noted from the start that anything said is my own personal opinion and not representative of the network and its sponsors. Nor, since I have only just arrived in China, should the trials and tribulations that ... http://www.sju.edu/blogs/china/?p=83 Three words inside the Nanjing Massacre Museum echoed what has been the modern global response to the uncomfortable topic of genocide: “Forgivable, but unforgettable.”  This comment was made by a German named John Rabe, who saved citizens of Nanjing during the infamous Japanese massacre (Rabe is considered to be the ... http://www.sju.edu/blogs/china/?p=82 Friday was a special day for our group.  We had decided to re-throw Bryan a 21st birthday party (his was in early May) in China.  We chose our last full night in Nanjing for the celebrations. Most of the American group (both Dr. Green's class and Dr. Carpenter's class) elected to go ... http://www.sju.edu/blogs/china/?p=81 Let me start off by commenting that Chairman Mao is everywhere!  I started this blog with the intention of writing about Chinese money--which I'll get to--but aside from his face being on every paper currency bill, we had another odd Mao encounter today.  I'm sure that someone will write about ... http://www.sju.edu/blogs/china/?p=80 (Us and a Buddhist Monk in Tiantai--loosely translated as Sky Mountain Altar) A friend who visited China last year told me that what she loved about China were the people--their willingness to communicate with you across the language barrier, their openness and friendliness, their hard-work. This, too, is what I ... http://www.sju.edu/blogs/china/?p=69