Near Second Week.

Haven't blogged for a while. Internet connection isn't that great here, and VPN is flaky 99% of the time. Had a Skype meeting yesterday with one of the persons in charge of the Wuxi program. We discussed the CETI program and the curriculum we'd be doing while at Jiangnan University. It was exciting to think about Louis and I starting the first program in Wuxi for MIT, and future students will be able to travel here because of us. Things have been nice and chill here in Dalian. Weather has been gorgeous every single day. And the guys here in Dalian have become bros to me. Even worked out with them at the gym the other night, and got to show them some exercises for their backs and abs, which they seem to really appreciate. Got another 9 weeks here in Asia. Initially I was really homesick and wanted to go back home. But I think this journey was the right decision for me, despite the fact I could have spent an entire summer in beautiful paradise. If anything I will definitely appreciate every little thing after going back home. I do feel a lot at peace with myself since coming here, especially since there are no outside distractions for me anymore ( for the most part. ) Signing off, over and out!