NUREYA NAMAZ, Film & Video major, writes: So, here it is. As another day goes by, I'm leaving Shanghai, but hopefully only to come back. I truly adore this city, and from living in Chicago definitely love the benefits here over the not-so-good stuff. For one, the Chinese food in China beats anything in Chicago. Instead of drenching their fried rice with soy sauce, they lightly saute it with whatever meat or vegetable. Taxi drivers want you to reach your destination as quickly and cheaply as possible. No matter what job the person is doing, they actually seem happy--of course, that doesn't go for everyone. Food and cost of living are more affordable here for the locals and there's superior quality in terms of clothes, tea, etc., unlike the "Made in China" stuff of the Wal-Mart variety.
The people at Biz Art are amazing. They are vast resources of knowledge on not just Chinese contemporary art, but everything China and beyond regarding history and just life. I will truly miss the people at this organization.
I could have never gone with a better group of people. Thanks and best of wishes go out to everyone. Peace out.
