I got to Shanghai a day before the my program started. Lucky, I was able to meet up with Andrew Maas at the airport. Andrew became my lifesaver. I think I would still be at the airport if it wasn't for Andrew. With his Chinese, we were able to get from the airport to the hostel and from the hostel to the college.
Shanghai thus far has been excellent, except for its pollution and smog. I didn't expect the pollution to be this severe. Within the city limit, it was difficult to see anything beyond a 5 mile radius. Although Shanghai's pollution level is not as severe as Beijing's, it is still very polluted. Despite the pollution, I still enjoyed the city. I think the best part, thus far, has been the cuisine, which
is not only taste, but also every affordable.I don't have a picture of my school yet or the surrounding neighborhood because I have been very lazy. I'll post those pictures next time. I promise. For now, you guys will just have to settled for pictures of the latest high-raiser in Shanghai: the World Financial Center. It just opened on August 30th. It is the second highest building in the world, after the 101 tower in Taipei.
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That is insane! (The building.) Have you heard about the building going up in Dubai? It's already the tallest free-standing structure in the world, and when they're done it's going to be over a half-mile tall.
Joey
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