Monthly Archives: April 2006

Medical and Disease Issues in China

Dan’s recent email to the group re: his health center visit reminded me to make this post. Per previous emails to you, our informal discussions, status reports, and most importantly, the “legal paperwork” each of you filled out when you … Continue reading

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The Tank Man — REQUIRED!!

Please watch this very well done PBS documentary video on China that is just over one hour: “The Tank Man”. (Note: sometimes students report that accessing this documentary can be dependent on which browser they use; so if you use … Continue reading

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Perceptions of Americans and Behaving Abroad

Here’s an interesting link re: suggestions for how Americans should behave when traveling abroad. Also, the WSJ had an article yesterday on the same topic and changing American images abroad. Your thoughts and comments?

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Travel Medical Insurance for the Trip

Some have inquired about insurance for the trip. Remember that you purchased a required travel medical insurance policy (from Acordia Somerton Company) when you applied for the trip and delivered your first payment to Cal Poly Extended Education. That said, … Continue reading

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CNN’s “Eye on China” Series

It looks like CNN International is again focusing on China for part of April (see below link). The news clips thus far are very interesting and might be of interest to you. I am not sure if they are accessible … Continue reading

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