Monthly Archives: March 2015

What about the Family Pig Farms?

Posted on March 17, 2015 by elenakayes

My mandarin teacher recently invited me to accompany her back to her village for the weekend. I jumped at the opportunity. Not only because I’ll take any chance for a new insight to life in the countryside, but especially because … Continue reading →

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China’s Urbanization: The Next Challenge (Challenge for Whom?)

Posted on March 6, 2015 by elenakayes

My advisor recently invited me to be his guest at the University of Virginia’s opening ceremony for their new China Office in Shanghai. Then, at the last moment, he bailed on attending. This was fine with me, as it wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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