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News about Hangzhou and China

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Pertinent news about Hangzhou and China from the Shanghai Daily

Monday, February 27, 2012

Teaching Experiences at Hangzhou High School

(Joseph)

After a busy week teaching 14 sophomore classes here at Hangzhou High School, I am really enjoying the cultural exchange here. The students are rapt with attention when I speak of American history, life, education, and housing. In fact, I have become somewhat of a celebrity here.

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Weekend Fun

(Mel)

This weekend, just as the one before, was completely exhausting but totally worth it. Even though our host siblings have to go to school on saturdays they found time on friday night to join us for some karaoke. Even some of our host sibling’s friends came with us as well as one of our translators, Emily. There were enough of us to get the VIP room which was large with a wrap-around couch/bench along three walls and a huge flat-screen TV on the other. We also had three microphones, an all you can eat buffet, and four hours to spend. I think it’s safe to say that everyone had a great time. By the time we left each person had sung at least one song (most of us many more than that) and we were all quite impressed by Jim’s (Andrew’s host brother) singing voice.