Mine too! I actually just got back from my trip around southeast Asia where I went cliff jumping and walked around the edge of a skyscraper in the Philippines, to the peak in Hong Kong, Vietnam, the ancient temples in Cambodia and cuddling tigers and riding elephants after island hopping in Thailand!
A little background on myself… my name is Oakley. I was born and raised in a small town in Florida. Immediately after high school I joined the Marines during which time I traveled through most of the U.S. as well as other countries such as the Philippines and Japan. Japan is absolutely wonderful! It’s also where my dad was born (Fukuoka specifically). I love every country I’ve been to–the Philippines, Japan, Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and soon China.
I’m not new to visiting other parts of the world but this will be my first time in China. I have high expectations for this four month trip both academically and personally. I would like to explore as much of China and nearby countries as possible, establish strong friendships, as well as dramatically improve my Chinese. I’m always excited to experience a foreign land and culture. Once I arrive, I’ll update this every couple weeks or so with photos and all!