I'm a recent Umass graduate who's passion derives from learning languages. When I decided to select Chinese as my major, it was due in part to wanting to discover something unique, while at the same time, serving the international community. I've been to many various provinces in China including Sichuan, Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, and every visit was a complete adventure that nurtured my cultural awareness and language skills. One of my most recent experiences in China that still holds...