Ms. Sandi Seiler Reporting from China: Post #1

After an hour delay due to non-stop air traffic around Beijing International Airport, my group traveled 1,000 miles south for our stay in the "smaller town" of Fuzhou. With a population of approximately 7 million, Fuzhou is a prime example of China's sprawling, planned development efforts aimed to attract both businesses and tourists to this region. Fuzhou is a city of stark contrasts: homes along winding, narrow side streets dating back to the 1800's to modern high-rise building that are not permitted to be taller than ancient temples; street vendors selling sweet potatoes to Starbucks; motor scooters to BMW's.



The main focus of our day in Fuzhou was our attendance at a high school recruitment fair where I gave a promotional presentation on John Carroll to a group of parents eager to send their children abroad. I also interviewed several students who were in awe of our small classes, broad array of course offerings and beautiful green campus.