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NATHAN DUGGINS FROM ADMISSIONS TRAVELED TO CHINA FOR RECRUITMENT
In March 2016 I took a trip to China for 10 days to speak with students from our China partner institutions and impart on them the educational opportunities that Colorado State University can provide. I work very closely with Dr. Wei Gao and the CSU Shanghai office to ensure that students from our China partner institutions have a smooth experience through the application process. In each city we met with high school and university students to speak about why Colorado State would be a good choice to pursue their future education. We shared lunch and dinners with high school principals and university faculty/staff. The hospitality I was shown was above and beyond and the food was some of the best I have ever had.
I have always thought that travel is one of the world’s great educators and that sentiment certainly rang true for my China trip. Everything from high speed trains, learning about Wechat, and using chopsticks everyday helped immerse me into the culture in the short time I was there. But like most places it is the people that make the experience special. If you want to experience true hospitality, visit China.
Travel Route
2016年3月，我来到了中国进行为期10天的校园宣讲，为合作院校的学生介绍科罗拉多州立大学。我和高炜教授和上海办公室的合作和交流非常紧密，确保中国合作院校的学生申请的过程顺利且高效。此次招生过程中，我们让所拜访的高中以及大学的学生了解了为什么科罗拉多州立大学是他们很好的选择。我们和高中的校长以及大学的教授和员工见面并一起品尝中国美食。他们的热情以及中国美食都是我经历过最棒的。
我一直认为旅行是世界上最好的教育。此次中国行让我体验了高铁、学会使用微信、每天用筷子吃饭等等，让我在多时间内完全沉浸于中国文化。当然，当地人的热情给我的印象最深刻。如果你想要体验热情好客，那就一定要来中国。