> Today's the last day. Pretty weird feeling we've all got. It seems that after spending every day immersing ourselves in the culture, we're about to yanked out so quickly. Today was the last discussion day, and we were all over the place. In short, we definitely were making reflections on our experience, but also discussed the contradictions we've been finding in different speakers. In this huge country, though, I guess it's easy to find these contradictions.
> Afterwards, we headed out to the China Business Network channel of Shanghai Radio and TV and got to talk to the "head honchos" of the network. We were literally on the set of some huge Shanghai TV stations. Some of us took pictures on set, and some got to see what we looked like on screen. One of the more interesting aspects of the trip was when we heard from the big producer himself that the most difficult part of his job was dealing with "his bosses". What he meant by this was the government, and I guess it only reinforced all of our presumptions on China's government being a bit authoritative (to say the least). Pretty interesting stuff.
> After splitting up into smaller groups and wandering the city (I myself found a neat alleyway which was filled with antiques), we met up at Taishousi, a Japanese restaurant. Lots of sushi, lots of delicious Japanese cuisine, and a whole lot of us vocalizing our appreciation for one another, especially Hua Dong. Cedric started us off with his own personal toast to her for her awesome… teacher-ship I guess is the word, and a whole lot of other students followed. It was a good night, and though the closure is there, I guess it will still take a while to adjust to living back in America. I'm sure most of us will be back soon, though. I know I will.
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> - Malcome M.
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