In the spring semester of 2008 I studied abroad in China. I had taken a year and a half of Mandarin, and felt prepared and excited to go. It was not my first time traveling outside the country, but as my travel to Asia neared, I realized I had no idea what to expect. The culture would be different. But how different? I think there is a fear of communism in the U.S., and this was a communist nation. Would that effect me? My time in China was one of the greatest adventures of my life, with many friends and … Continue reading Currently Listening: The Intelligence Podcast