Alyssa's Study Abroad in China!

Alyssa Stanbery Start Date: Jan 27, 2018 - End Date: May 26, 2018
  • Beijing, China
  • Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
  • Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
  • Shanghai, China

My Travel Story

by: Alyssa Stanbery Start Date: Jan 27, 2018 - End Date: May 26, 2018

For those of you who don't know me (that well or at all), hi! I'm Alyssa. I'm an honors student at University of Colorado Boulder, and I'm fundraising to go on a Global Seminar trip to China in May! I will be visiting Beijing, Xi'an, Hangzhou, and Shanghai, for a total of about three weeks.

I'm a non-traditional student. I'm twenty five as of January 27th and I've been in school about six years, working towards my Bachelor of Arts in Communication. I will be walking in a graduation ceremony in May, and will receive my degree in August. I work full time as well as going to school full time, and I'm currently writing an honors thesis, which I will defend in April. 

China has always been a dream of mine. I love to travel, I've been to both Brazil and Thailand when I was in high school but my heart has always wanted to see China. When I heard about this trip, I decided to jump on it. It will be my last opportunity to travel abroad before I graduate and start my career.

This trip will help me grow in so many ways. I'm excited to learn more about Chinese culture and tradition. I'm excited for the experience of travel, and I want to use this trip to become more well rounded and more sensitive to people of other cultures and backgrounds. I love people, I love learning about them and making friends. I'm so grateful I get to go and learn with other students and meet new people and expand my horizons! I will see the Great Wall, the Terra Cotta Warriors, the Forbidden City, and many more awesome sites. I'll also be working hard in classes and writing an extensive research paper on Chinese culture and gender norms/roles.

I need to raise money to help with trip expenses. I am saving money like a greedy squirrel saves acorns, but I'm hoping that my community will be able to help me out as well. Anything that you can donate would be so incredible, I don't care if it's $10, that's more than I had before. 

Thank you so much and I love you all!! China, here I come!!

  • Beijing, China
  • Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
  • Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
  • Shanghai, China

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    I have edited the cost calculator to reflect what I've already bought! Everything that's on there are things I still need to pay for. Thank you to all of you who have donated!
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