my eap comments.

It's funny. You know employers are looking for team players and the schools teach about them. But coming to HKUST was the first time I really had to use any of these team skills. We had a project and presentation in almost every class.

You meet so many wonderfully talented people. Many of them have accomplished so much and make you look at yourself and say, "what have I been doing all this time?". But then, realizing how much you are capable of and being given the opportunity, it motivates you to get out there and become just as accomplished. The people I've met, the activities I've participated in, have changed me in so many ways, and all for the better. I'm really glad I came to Hong Kong.

China unveiled!

I spent the last two weeks in China, more specifically Shanghai and Beijing. I must say, Shanghai food is amazing! But the opportunity to walk those 10km on the unrestored section of the Great Wall from Jinshanling to Sumaya was something that will stay with me for the rest of my life (just like Machu Pichu, Peru). And it was just in time too.

As I was walking the wall with one of the local ladies, she told me that the government was planning to build a cable car route to the point halfway between Jinshanling and Sumaya (which is 3 hours from Beijing by private bus), and in doing so, likely restore that part of the wall. She told me of how she provided for her family by walking two hours to the wall and selling souvenirs to tourists, and how although they normally grow rice and barley in the hills, there has been no rain to grow anything the last couple months. Oh, and she told me that they have no income in the winter when there are no tourists.

Such a difficult life, but she was so happy and seemed not at all intimidated by the gigantic hurdles in her life. It's quite inspiring. It's so amazing to think how much can change in such a small time and how much one can accomplish, especially something that has been around for the longest time. China is changing quickly, just compare Beijing before and after the Olympics. I definitely recommend you visit China soon, and then maybe again when it has finished modernizing itself.

I took quite a number of photos (4xx something or so). Enjoy!

beijing/shanghai 09

A Relaxing Refresher.

I admit, over the last month of so, I've gotten rather attached to Starbuck's Iced Mocha. The two shots of espresso with chocolate, milk and ice are a delicacy of flavors enrapturing my taste buds.

In the last two weeks, I've had Iced Mocha from Starbucks in Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen. And hands down, the HKUST iced mocha is by far the best. It's consistent, strong, and absolutely wonderful.

Lady...who works at HKUST's bakery/coffee, thank you for making me such wonderful coffee!

One Day Without Shoes! THANKS!

Thank you to everyone who has helped me with this. I appreciate all the help! I hope you the fruit of our efforts.

One Day Without Shoes

Hey you guys!

April 16th is "One Day Without Shoes," a day for raising awareness for those in the world without shoes! Please help the effort by giving your feet a breathing day! x)

------------------I'm trying to create an album of pictures of barefoot people for this event! PLEASE help me out by taking a picture of yourself and your friends barefoot (and if you're feeling generous, you can include a ___(Your place) brings Awareness for One Day Without Shoes!) and send it to me! Thank you so much!-------------------------

When you buy a pair of Toms shoes, you're also giving a pair of Toms to a child without shoes somewhere in the world! It's a great cause, and the shoes are super comfortable! And water friendly!
- I took my Toms with me to Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, etc.!

I also made it to the second round for the Toms internship! Exciting! Please help me out by checking out this link and Toms shoes! Toms shoes! Help Tiff!

http://www.tomsshoes.com/?aid=1837&LinkID=1837

Love you guys lots! I'll be organizing an event! Let's do this together!
-Tiff