Returned student profile for Emma Kempf Chinese major, International Studies major, Environmental Studies Certificate, CIEE Advanced Liberal Arts & Liberal Arts in Seville
Chinese
Pre-Departure
I am so ready to go to China. I am getting all packed, and trying to prepare myself mentally and physically for the long, 13hr and 44 minute flight to Beijing. I flew to China …
No Man’s Land
It’s crazy to think that I leave for China in just seven days! I’ve spent a lot of time over the past few months getting everything in order for my time abroad. There’s honestly a …
China is like Spirit Airlines: Life in Beijing
Where does one even begin? I cannot believe that it has been almost two weeks since I arrived in the Beijing airport, nearly 24 hours after I packed my three bags into my dad’s car …
The end.
Today was our closing ceremony for this summer’s Intensive Chinese Language program. We had our last Chinese language table, ending with awards for everyone’s achievements in the program. It was really bittersweet. This summer flew …
24 hours in Beijing
This past weekend (my second weekend in China) I traveled to Beijing with some of my good friends. This country still continues to amaze me, and my trip was absolutely amazing. My journey began Friday …
Tianjin loving.
I’ve officially been in Tianjin for one week, and I absolutely love it here. There is always something to do, and always somewhere to explore. This UW-Madison program has around 40 students here this summer, …