When talking, Julian Barg preferred to walk around than sit still. Though he said that walking would not make his mind clearer, but it could at least keep the conversation going smoothly. Barg wore a PKU T-shirt that day, with a black baby sling around his waist holding his one-year-old daughter. “She loves outdoor activities,” … More Student Profile: Julian Barg
When the international students first arrive on campus, I imagine it must be hard because they hardly know anyone, and the language as well, so I try my best to speak some English to make them feel more at ease. But they are all fast learners, and are very diligent as well. I say yi … More Faces of Nanyan | 人在南燕
According to feng shui, the system of Chinese thought that directly relates spatial arrangement with the flow of energy, our Nanyan campus is located in a great location surrounded by mountains and encased by a river. Perhaps you have visited Tanglang Mountain, but you probably have ignored Dasha River, which looks more like a brook … More A Back Road Bike Tour from Campus
“It’s really cold in the office today; I had to wrap my blanket around me. It feels oddly satisfying, like I’m cuddling with my blanket in an air conditioned room, ready to sleep.” “办公室冷得让我裹紧了小被子，裹着被子有种在空调房盖被子睡觉的满足感”。 As told to Wandong Yang
“Hi Kevin!” exclaims the barista as we come up to the coffee counter to order. Everyone knows Kevin: faculty, staff, both international and Chinese students—even the Starbucks baristas all know him by name. I’ve been here for three years and still have “foreigner” written on my to-go cup in lieu of anything familiar. But this … More International Student Profile: Kevin Kurnia
One drag. Exhale. Another drag. Exhale. I lowered my head slightly as I examined him “When I was growing up I never thought this would be my job,” he said in Mandarin aloud as he took another drag of his cigarette, “To usher people into taxis, you know.” “This is not even a real job,” … More A Newcomer’s Return to Shenzhen
Vegan and 366 Street? Or vegan and Xili? If you had asked me a month ago I would have never associated these terms together. But to my pleasant surprise, Easy Wraps (一卷蔬食), a small vegan restaurant, has quietly opened on the second floor above McDonalds’ on 366 Street. … More Restaurant Review: Easy Wraps
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