We just got back from a wonderful day out in the city organized by SMU. This morning, we were taken by bus to see the tallest building in Shanghai, the Financial Center. The students were absolutely thrilled to take a futuristic elevator to the 100th floor that made our ears pop. For all of us, this was first time to be looking down on clouds drifting by.
After a wonderful lunch at the old campus we helped students with their banking needs and then went to see the Shanghai Museum. Their Ming dynasty vase collection, bronze and calligraphy exhibits and jade collection is what fables are made of.
Our students are getting a new appreciation of our world, its diverse people and cultures and their rich heritage. They also seem to enjoy Chinese food and have no qualms about steamed dumplings for breakfast. SMU is doing everything they possibly can to make their stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Tomorrow we go on a tour of the historic Yu Gardens. Tonight, we meet our students to address any concerns they might possibly have. More later...
Bani Ghosh is the Department Chair for the International Maritime Business department at MMA and is accompanying the cadets for the first few weeks of the transition.
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