Without a doubt, my travels in China have deeply shaped and informed my worldviews.  Although prior to my junior year of college I had only traveled within the United States, I wanted to challenge myself to dive headfirst into a new culture.  Over the preceding two decades, the world’s eyes shifted their focus to China and I wanted to be able experience this mysterious nation first hand.  Not knowing a word of Mandarin or any other people I would be traveling with, I flew 15 hours to Shanghai for a life altering four months.

For a taste of my time in China, please read my blog, Shanghais and Lows.