One thing that was on my mind going into this trip was the question of whether the US and China can avoid Thucydides Trap. This term refers to the situation when one super-power is threatened by a rising challenger and is a reference to Thucydides’ writings on the Peloponnesian War. It is through this lens … Continue reading Final Reflection →

               Here we are, 3 weeks removed from what will forever be the best “vacation” of my life. I use that term loosely – vacations about taking time to relax from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, school, and work. Yet, my trip to China rarely lended itself a moment of anything resembling relaxation. … Continue reading China – A Reflection →

The China trip eventually came to an end. Today, I still consistently revisit the photos we took in China. We have visited cities from north to south and witnessed the different development stages. We have also visited nine companies and learned their diverse business models and strategies to establish the presence in China. Although I … Continue reading China Trip Debrief →

I think the thing that surprised me the most about the trip was how well it was executed and how smooth it went. I didn’t really think about how much logistics would be required to travel with 60+ people until I got there and I kind of just figured things would have to go wrong. … Continue reading Final China Reflection →

This reflection comes about 3 weeks after our last day in China. The first weekend back allowed for a lot of reflection on the trip and I did a surprising amount of reminiscing by Monday. But once worked kicked up and I got into the full-time job routine, there wasn't much time to think about … Continue reading China Trip Reflection →

The China trip was an amazing experience that I will forever relish and look back on fondly. Having the ability to develop professionally, grow closer with my classmates, and experience traveling in China is something I will always be thankful for as I reflect on my college years later in life. My overall favorite part … Continue reading China Final Debrief: →

         Well...it’s about three weeks after our trip concluded and I still am missing it like it was yesterday. No matter what I was doing, who I was with, or what food I was having a stomach cramp over, I will never not wish this trip would last longer than it did. On top of … Continue reading Final Blog Post of the Best Time of my LYFE →

How could I possibly find the words to describe the two best weeks of my life? Well, I’ll give it a shot. This journey began with the longest flight I’ve ever been on and it was my first international one as well. Beijing, our first stop on the trip, proved to be as exhilarating as … Continue reading Goodbye China by Austin Lindell →

I remember waking up in my bed  Sunday, May 26th in Romeoville and lying awake for 20 minutes just thinking about where I was 72 hours ago. From upperclassmen telling me about it since I was a freshman to spending 6 weeks in class preparing for it, the cultural immersion trip to China was hyped … Continue reading China Final Reflection: Josh Gitogo →