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The Border-Crossing Activity was a unique and enjoyable experience, very different from a lecture setting. It was nice to be able to connect with people my age across the world, studying in college just like me. I worked with students named Cao, Li, Guo, and Liang, and as for expectations, I was not...

Cultural Essay After watching the Chinese film When the Spring Comes, and the American film Mona Lisa Smile, it was easy to spot the differences in not only culture but the visual techniques used in the movies. It was interesting to follow each woman's story, and it was clear to see their similar po...

Hello Guo and Liang, Again, thank you for your comments! I realize my essay seems a little rushed and my structure is not organized well. I appreciate your feedback and will try to edit my essay accordingly to make it easier to read and more enjoyable. I will also try to include more of a comparison...

Hello Cao! I really liked the theme of your essay. It was interesting how you compared Cailing's and Katherine's stories by acknowledging how their environment influenced their destinies, as you put it. I also liked your idea of emphasizing these women's struggle with self-awareness versus the colle...

Hello Guo! I think you have a really thoughtful essay here! I appreciated your use of comparing these two women with women's empowerment in mind. My essay had a similar theme, and I think you have a very clear comparison between Katherine and Cailing. I also liked your comparison with dreams and rea...

Hello Cao and Li, Thanks for your comments! I thought it was interesting how you mentioned "And The Spring Comes" needs the audience's patience to learn the connotations. This is an interesting concept that I haven't thought about and I agree. The movie brings us along with Cailing's life ...

Hello Guo and Liang! Nice to meet you too. Thank you for your thoughtful comments! I appreciate your comments on my views on the way the movie was filmed and the cultural aspects of the movies. This was an interesting assignment to complete and your input will help me greatly with the revision of th...

Heidi Gogel After watching both films, it was easy to see the immediate difference in culture. Chinese culture and American culture are very different, yet they hold some similarities. It was interesting to follow Cailing Wang’s story because of these stark differences in culture. I have never watch...