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Please read attached document in preparation for Professor Bharne's lecture this Saturday.

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[vjones]

Hello everyone. I know we all met on Sunday, but I wanted to give a short introduction of myself. I've been working at the US-China Institute and with Clay since its inception in 2006. Prior to working at USC, I worked at UCLA (also with Clay) at the Asia Institute. During my free time I love to travel, eat lots of good food, and run marathons. This will be my fourth study tour to China and every time I learn something new and exciting. I'm anxious to hear all of your curriculum ideas on the forum and while traveling. I'm confident you will learn so much and have plenty of positive experiences on our trip to share with your students. See you soon!

[vjones]

Hi Everyone,

It was great meeting all of you on Sunday! Just a reminder of some of the things we covered during orientation. These tips will help ensure you have a better trip.

THINGS TO BRING

•Lightweight clothing (that you don’t necessarily need to iron)
women: we suggest skirts and dresses for convenience
men: we suggest khaki shorts or lightweight breathable pants
•Travel laundry detergent
•VERY comfortable walking shoes (if you can walk all day in flip flops, this is fine)
•One fairly presentable outfit – high heels or patent leather shoes are not necessary
•A sweater for heavily air-conditioned buildings/buses
•Sunblock
•Sunglasses
•Hat or umbrella for sun protection
•Travel tissue or toilet paper
•Hand sanitizer
•Insect repellant
•Any prescription medications you use and enough to last the entire trip
•Any over-the-counter medications (cold, flu, Imodium, allergies, etc.) you prefer as the brands you are used to may not necessarily be available for purchase in China or Taiwan
•Women: bring your own feminine products
•Contact lens solution for the duration of the trip
•Shampoo/soap/conditioner – there may be a few hotels that may not supply these so bring a travel sized supply
•Hairdryer – if you absolutely need one – some hotels may not have these, so you might want to bring a small travel sized one from home

WHAT NOT TO BRING

•Halter tops, tube tops, sheer tops, etc – unless you plan on putting a sweater on over it
•Daisy dukes and mini-skirts
•Shirts with controversial logos/slogans/pictures
•Avoid denim – it gets hot and doesn’t dry fast enough
•Too much luggage! You will need to carry your own luggage wherever we go
Please note: If there is a baggage check fee anywhere we travel, you will be responsible for paying the fee.

Best wishes,
Venus

[vjones]

Just a short one liner will work.

[vjones]

Hi Catherine,
We haven't confirmed our flights yet, but when we do I'll let send you the flight confirmation via email.

[vjones]

P.S. - If I missed anything, please feel free to add to the list!

[vjones]

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder, below are the days and cities you were assigned to for the blog.

Day 1: July 4, Beijing - Adele
Day 2: July 5, Beijing - Amanda
Day 3: July 6, Beijing - Minh
Day 4: July 7, Beijing - Manuel
Day 5: July 8, Datong - Michael
Day 6: July 9, Pingyao - Dave
Day 7: July 10, Pingyao/Xi'an - Priya
Day 8: July 11, Xi'an - Joe
Day 9: July 12, Xi'an - Caroline
Day 10: July 13, Xi'an/Shanghai - Jennifer
Day 11: July 14, Shanghai - Kyle
Day 12: July 15, Shanghai/Taipei - Stephanie
Day 13: July 16, Taipei - Jacqueline
Day 14: July 17, Hualien - Jennifer
Day 15: July 18, Hualien - Joe
Day 16: July 19, Taipei - Rosalba
Day 17: July 20,Taipei/Hong Kong - Manuel
Day 18: July 21, Hong Kong - Priya
Day 19: July 22, Hong Kong - Adele

I hope all of you have recovered from the jet lag and I look forward to seeing you in September!

Best wishes,
Venus

[Edit by="venus saensradi on Jul 27, 2:55:07 PM"][/Edit]

[vjones]

Hi Everyone,

Please note the hotel change during our stay in Shanghai from July 13-15.

Radisson Hotel Shanghai New World
88 Nanjing Road (W), Shanghai 200003
Tel: (+86) 21-6359-9999
http://www.radisson.com/shanghaicn_newworld

I have attached a new hotel contact list for your reference. For extreme emergencies, family members can call Clay's cell phone at 15216702472.

P.S. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET YOUR PASSPORTS ON FRIDAY! 😀

[vjones]

Hotel contact list

[vjones]

Hi Joseph,

We will be visiting 1 home in Xi'an, China.

Best wishes,
Venus

[vjones]

I want to thank everyone who has posted a blog. I have really enjoyed reading and reliving the study tour through your eyes. I can't wait to read the rest of the blogs. Great job!

Kristina, I would like to clarify that I did not give you a dirty look in that picture. Even though you have proof of it, I am going to blame it on the dumplings!!! How can anyone eat 18 different kinds of dumplings and not go a little cuckoo!!!

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