BRS NLGL Cohort 2016

Dec 9, 2016

First Impression of Pumpkin Culture by Hui Wang

Before coming to the U.S.A., I was frequently told that American colleges are well known for Friday night parties. Now as I have been here for almost three months, I…

Nov 12, 2016

The Great Raleigh Trolley Adventure by Yanbo An

History is not only a valuable part of knowledge, but opens the door to many other parts, and affords materials to most of the sciences. — David Hume If you…

Nov 12, 2016

Sound of Music on American Campus by Tingting Yuan

Singing is part of my life and it defines who I am. However, hardly can I imagine that my singing would be heard on American campuses until it just happened…

Oct 18, 2016

Experiencing AB Combs Elementary School: Lessons Learned from My Internship by Ting Guo

I have been grateful to have a short-term internship experience at AB Combs Elementary, one of the best magnet schools in America. Harmonious campus atmosphere and professional teachers have given…

Oct 11, 2016

Visiting Millbrook High School: A Once-In-A-Blue-Moon Opportunity by Xiaojing Hou

Since September 16th, my BRS colleague and I have started to visit Millbrook High School. This is a once-in-a-blue-moon opportunity for us to experience an American public high school and…

Oct 11, 2016

Say No to Culture Shocks & Hi to Culture Surprises by Hui Wang

Once setting foot on a foreign country, it’s common to encounter culture shock, an experience that is neither exciting nor avoidable! A month ago, I was fully prepared to face…

Sep 30, 2016

My First Day at A.B. Combs Elementary by Yanbo An

A Glimpse of the American Public School Landscape On September 16th, I started my internship at A.B. Combs Elementary School. The school facilities looked a little disappointing at the first…

Sep 17, 2016

All for a Better Me by Ting Guo

Never before have I found that expressing myself is so difficult. Turning on my computer and staring at the screen, I have so many words to type and so many…

Sep 14, 2016

My Exotic Journey Starts Here—NCSU Discovery by Xiaojing Hou

Since I set foot on Raleigh, I fell in love with this green and tranquil city, like the “Peach Blossom Spring” — a utopic place away from hustle and bustle…