Tag Archives: Changzhou

Earning Respect in the Classroom

Posted on 20 September 2010 by gypsy

This is the main building in which I teach, building number three. Maureen has most of her classes in building four. However, we do share one teaching room on the third floor of this four story building, a classroom that … Continue reading →

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Culture and Friendship

Posted on 19 September 2010 by gypsy

Yesterday evening we were invited by the Mayor’s office to attend the unveiling of a new book by a celebrated author who had spent quite a few years living and writing in France. This is a picture of him unveiling … Continue reading →

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Street Photography in Changzhou

Posted on 18 September 2010 by gypsy

On a long walk taking in another old area that we used to stroll through we came across this scene of two couples with one young girl who are resting in the shade under a truck’s bed. They are waiting … Continue reading →

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Learning English is Hard Work

Posted on 17 September 2010 by gypsy

There are a lot of hours that go into preparation to teach, there isn’t much question about that. Creating the lesson plan is just the first part of the process. Once the plan is in place, one has to run … Continue reading →

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Skies Over Changzhou

Posted on 16 September 2010 by gypsy

For all the stories one hears about smog and pollution, this scene is one that wouldn’t be expected. Yet, this is exactly as it looks – blue skies do exist in China. But to be honest, not that often. Usually … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for a Bit of Culture

Posted on 15 September 2010 by gypsy

This is another scene from a walk down Jingling Lu as we headed towards our home which is about a kilometer to the north. This is the Changzhou Grand Theatre, the site of a symphony performance that we will be … Continue reading →

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JingLing Lu

Posted on 14 September 2010 by gypsy

Well, some things never change, even in this city where change seems to be the first word in this city’s life. I remember our first walk down JinLing Lu as we headed into the centre of the city. We passed … Continue reading →

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The Freshmen Arrive.

Posted on 12 September 2010 by gypsy

Saturday and the end of the first week of regular classes means that it is time for the freshmen to move onto the campus. Unlike the return of the sophomores, juniors and seniors who arrived over a period of a few … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Campuses

Posted on 8 September 2010 by gypsy

I took this photo from the fourth floor of a building on the main campus of C.I.T, the floor where the Foreign Affairs Offices (FAO) are located. in the distant background are the two towers of Changzhou City Hall. On … Continue reading →

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Another First Day at C.I.T.

Posted on 7 September 2010 by gypsy

Well, today Maureen got to attend her first class. Of course we took the obligatory photos of the first day heading off to school. And yes, mine was taken yesterday. Today we both taught at the same time in the same … Continue reading →

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