Fall is here

The weather in Shanghai has finally taken a turn for the better. Other than light afternoon rain, it's been pretty pleasant. It's definitely a lot cooler outside than it was last week - no more 110° F weather for me (I hope).

The Campus of East China Normal University (ECNU) is really beautiful. There are ponds and old bridges and little stone pathways. The best places, though, are the hidden study spots, where you can go spend some time alone and watch old people fish and play mah-jiang while you study.


But how could we really call this a Chinese campus without the MAO statue?!


This week is the program's orientation. We're about to sign up for classes online. My schedule, tentatively, is as follows:

Advanced High Chinese II - 6 hours
Global Issues in China - 3 hours
Modern Chinese History - 3 hours
Business in China - 3 hours
Writing Seminar - 1 hour

I'm pretty excited about my classes this semester. I'm also excited about participating in one of ECNU's extracurricular green organizations. It's sure to be a great four months.