Follow Class 24 of the Hoeft Technology and Management Program on their immersion trip to China!
Today was a relaxing time compared to our previous days, mainly being spent in transit. It started off with taking a domestic flight to Shanghai, after dealing with some airport security hassles. I especially enjoyed the takeoff, as it made for a fun ride. I also enjoyed losing to @Kevin Halloran in smash on the flight. … Continue reading 5/19/19
Today was a great time hopping around to various interesting sights. Starting at the YiLi milk factory was a great, and reminded me of much time spent watching How It's Made as a kid. Our Wind Farm visit was also short, but sweet. After that our visit to the senior living home was bittersweet, as … Continue reading 5/18/19
Today's visit to Microsoft Garage was one of my favorite corporate visits. The innovation and creativity focused atmosphere reflected a lot of how I enjoy tinkering with different technical ideas and projects, and I could see that the space succeeded in creating a more carefree creative environment when questions on maintaining accountability, productivity, and such … Continue reading 5/17/19
In visiting Tianjin today, I got to see the manufacturing side of China much more closely. In visiting John Deere, and then Boeing, I was able to get a better grasp of the things that make China such a manufacturing powerhouse. At John Deere, I was able to see the agricultural landscape of China, and … Continue reading 5/16/19
Today we visited the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City! I was personally really looking forwarded to visiting these historic sights, and they did not disappoint. Our tour guide (Henry) was both very funny and providing some great insight into the rich (and in some cases morbid) history and culture of the … Continue reading 5/14/19
Today we got the chance to visit BP and DiDi. At BP, I got a lot of valuable insight on the political and social climate in China, and a better perspective of how China views itself. At DiDi, I got to see a lot of the ways they are improving transportation technology. The most interesting … Continue reading 5/15/19
This week preparation involved double checking the various safety information, which I had more skimmed before in the process of completing the paperwork itself. Now going through it more thoroughly I feel more prepared for the trip. I have also procured a variety of small snacks to bring throughout China to stave off any vegetarianism … Continue reading Week 6 Class Reflection
Continuing in my preparations for the trip, this week I began actually thinking about the various logistics involved with the travel. I had previously hoped that I could bring all my luggage throughout the trip, but recent discussion on luggage restrictions seems to indicate that will not be too feasible due to me needing to … Continue reading Week 5 Class Reflection
This week I mostly prepared by discussing the trip with people I know who are either form or had been to China in a visitor capacity. I asked people of different backgrounds to get a better idea of how the experience might be for me. In asking various friends and showing them the tentative itinerary … Continue reading Week 4 Class Reflection
My primary way of being I am focusing on is being open to new experiences, as in the past I have mostly stayed in my comfort zone when visiting most foreign countries, and am looking to create for myself a more culturally immersive experience this trip. This includes being more open to Chinese food, which … Continue reading Week 3 Class Reflection
Hoeft T&M Class 24: China Immersion 