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Saturday, December 27, 2008

Class of 2008 - Freshmen

The Freshmen students came from all over Hubei province and some even further afield, this first year they all have to reside on campus with 4 in each dormitory. This living on-site is necessary as some classes start early around 0700hrs and 2100hrs being the last one it is great for bonding.
A two hour long lunch breaks allow a power nap - which I also enjoy.
The running - relay races shown here were held during their lunch break. All runners competed in their regular school clothes - after running back to class work.

Weekend classes of martial arts, sports and special interests are always available. The foreign teachers put in extra hours outside their normal teaching; they do presentations, attend concerts, parties and many "talk" fests.
If foreign teachers are feeling a bit low; the simple cure is to attend any student activity - the teachers are greeted like celebrities with joyful greetings and non-stop photo sessions. Simple participation by the teachers means so much to the students - one walks away or floats away without a care in the world.

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