Pluses:
It is affording me the oppurtunity to live, learn, and explore two completely different cultures.
It has given me a specific purpose in studying abroad; a lens in which to compare and contrast.
It will (probably?) look good on my resume.
Are these reasons enough?
Minuses:
It was my main source of stress and discomfort in Rome and I fear that stress will return here in China seeing as I have a semi-over bearing 'mentor' who may expect too much out of me.
I have become disillusioned with this world of academia and know it is not for me.
It is weighing me down here in China because I would rather focus my energies on learning the language and experiencing things naturally in whatever way they come to me.
Well I am stuck with it. So in case you all were curious I am focusing this semester on Factory 798 in Beijing, a semi-commercialized art district that is widely visited by Chinese and Foreigners. I will be exploring the 'Chineseness' of this artist community and how, if at all it is unique to China. I also what to know the reactions of locals to the art itself.
Zaijian,
CJ
1 comment:
ah! adele told me that 798 has a lot of exhibits about the Cultural Revolution--something worth looking into, I'd say.
Post a Comment