The Life of a Student (part one)
After speaking to my mom on Thanksgiving day, I've decided to post this longer piece in parts. She didn't like the already month and a half wait. At this point, I've written enough for three parts, but I expect to add more. The Life of a Student: At a Polytechnic Vocational School in Tianshui, Gansu, China Part One: Think of the Thoughts I haven't Had Yet Over the course of this past month I have taken extra effort to see my students in all of their colors. I’ve striven to observe their habits during class and their moods throughout the day as I encounter them on campus. When I see them engaged in an activity, I stop and watch. I ask them about what they are doing, or, more realistically, they proactively explain what they are doing. With an ecstatic smile a student might pull by my arm to a seat so that I can watch or listen as they practice their class’s song, or a new dance routine, or their special talent for the next event. Their enthusiasm seems