Saying Goodbye to Hwa Nan

I think that this entire experience has been amazing and educational in every way. I loved living at Hwa Nan College, and am grateful for everyone who contributed to the organization of our daily events. It is clear that a lot of work has been put into this trip to Fu Zhou, starting way before we even turned our application forms in.  Everyone at the college was wonderful. Our big sisters were polite, friendly, generous, funny, and to generalize my thoughts, the best big sisters I've never had. The staff members were always helpful and kind to us. I would recommend visiting the Hwa Nan College to anyone who loves learning about Chinese history, culture, and wants to be complimented a lot by the Chinese students there. The education is high quality and real. What the students learn there is applicable to everyday life in China. Many of the students there mentioned that they wanted to become teachers, and most had very good English. I was impressed with the Hwa Nan students and faculty. I am sad that we have to return home today, leaving behind our spoiled tourist lifestyle, but the Sacred Hearts students that we are have reality to face. I hope we will be welcomed back into our true home, Sacred Hearts, on Monday and that our teachers will acknowledge the fact that we have all tried to engulf ourselves, as much as possible, into a Chinese world. Teachers, if you are reading this, have mercy on us and realize we have not had good amounts of time for school work. However, we will all try our best to finish every necessary piece of work missed. Thank you.