The Most Important Lesson Learnt From My Global Brothers and Sisters
When you sincerely help others bit by bit, they might not say it out loud, but they keep it in their hearts—and in the end,…
The Most Important Lesson Learnt From My Global Brothers and Sisters
When you sincerely help others bit by bit, they might not say it out loud, but they keep it in their hearts—and in the end, they will surprise you， “So,…
Humans of Minnesota, The Last Night at Carleton SLAI 2026
The last night at Carleton. We stood at the top of the Hill of Three Oaks, with Ribs playing in the background. Then we started running down the hill together,…
People, Coffee and Connections: Carleton College Summer Liberal Arts Institute 2026 Experience
Watching the last sunrise in Minnesota at 5 a.m., I realized it was time to wake up from this grand dream. My 17th birthday was spent amidst the cheers of…
We Are All Waiting for the Same Rain: A Field Report from Africa
What Comes to Mind When You Think of Africa? What comes to mind when you think of Africa? For a long time, my mind was cluttered with a series of…
She left me the “Eye of Horus”: Strangers are Just Families
It was June 20th, during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday. As a volunteer, I was accompanying dozens of foreign scholars participating in a long-term field project in Suzhou. The morning…
The Rebellion Against Loneliness: The Andrew Interview Chronicles
To watch the interview, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmHwWcWdsqI&t=357s Nowdays, most people limit their definition of study abroad applications to grades, GPA, and standardized test scores. Yet, few realize a fundamental truth:…
The Madai Trilogy: We Meet, We Part, And We Grow Up ⬆️
The interview transcript above does not cover our entire conversation, as my carelessness caused my phone battery to die 🪫. Regardless 🤓, I would like to first supplement what we…
Checking in at HongKong with My Family
Taking advantage of my trip to Hong Kong for an exam, we hopped on a double-decker bus right from the airport to capture some random street views and get a…
Aerial Shan’xi China-Bird’s-Eye China: Chang’an, China’s Ancient heart
Shanxi is a place where cultural relics and natural wonders coexist, serving as an important cradle of Chinese civilization. I. Cultural and Historical Sites Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Terracotta Army (Lintong,…
City Walk! Suzhou City Walk With My Mexico Friends!
After finishing my previous interview with international students about their sense of loneliness, I began to reflect on the deeper meaning of this project. If the interviews served to document…