Margot Pinckney

Today we started our day off waking up early to travel to our new hostel. After our hour long drive, we unpacked and waited for lunch. I got to experience... keep reading

Our adventurers tackled the great wall of China! Tova bemoaned the entire experience and Connor was ready to do it for at least another week. Ana and Leilani were in... keep reading

Tai Chi Sword uniquely Chinese form of Martial Arts. Chinese Calligraphy is similarly a cultural phenomenon. Our students learned both yesterday and ended the day with some Karaoke, one of... keep reading

How do ethnicity and sustainability relate? In times of water crisis, should freshwater be conserved for the Dai water throwing festival? Should Tu traditions be maintained when it's easier for... keep reading

We are now experiencing the ten hottest days in Beijing, or so our tour guide told us, a great time to visit China's most famous series of outdoor courtyards. Tiananmen... keep reading

We arrived back at the hotel late last night after a full day of learning about air pollution, one of the biggest issues facing Chinese public health. Today we're headed... keep reading

As our travelers emerged from the subway on the way to morning classes, they discovered an absolute downpour, but it was worth being stranded on a sky-bridge in order to... keep reading

We woke with the sun and much earlier than we needed to. Breakfast wasn’t until 8:30, but jetlag had some of us up and about as early as 4:30 AM... keep reading

Our flight took off at three minutes to 9:00 PM, so it was no surprise that the team was exhausted when they got off the plane. Still, they marveled at... keep reading

Are humans inherently good or inherently evil? Can you enjoy an experience through the lens of a camera? Is The Legend of Korra a horrible television show? These were the... keep reading