Category Archives: Tales from Sichuan’s Yangtze Rivertown, Luzhou

Christmas Activity Night at My College

Posted on February 1, 2019 by connieinasia

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Before adding the next posting, Christmas at the Luzhou Protestant Church, I’ll include a short mentionable concerning the campus Christmas Activity Night. The Idea Emerges A few years ago, I had an idea that my Christmas lessons shouldn’t be just … Continue reading →

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My Freshmen Reveal Their Lives through Essays

Posted on January 24, 2019 by connieinasia

At the end of every school year, right before we dismiss for the summer holidays, my top priority is to visit my department’s office and pin down Mr. Chen, in charge of assigning courses to the teachers. “Don’t forget, Mr. … Continue reading →

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The English Language Resource Center: Up and Running!!

Posted on July 20, 2018 by connieinasia

It’s taken 15 years, but this past semester finally had the English Language Resource Center trickle into being.          I had plenty of help this time around instead of going it on my own, which I had … Continue reading →

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Striving for Most Excellent Vocational College Status

Posted on July 20, 2018 by connieinasia

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   Note:  I am currently enjoying some vacation time in America with my mom in Marshall, IL.  The semester has been crazy-busy, which has made me a bit lax on postings.  Let me update you a bit on some happenings from China, … Continue reading →

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My Easter Celebrations

Posted on April 5, 2018 by connieinasia

I’ve had two great Easter celebrations:  One in the classroom with my students, explaining to them the religious and secular traditions of this day, and then with the Chinese church community in Luzhou. Easter lessons had us learning the meaning … Continue reading →

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News from Luzhou . . . Finally!

Posted on April 28, 2015 by connieinasia

  Swamped in Make-up Classes, and More Make-up Classes, and More Make-up Classes This semester’s continuity has been continuously compromised since the last update, nearing Easter Sunday. We’ve had Tomb Sweeping (April 5 with April 6 off), canceled Friday classes … Continue reading →

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Visiting Luzhou for the Weekend

Posted on September 8, 2013 by connieinasia

        The past week has been filled with settling into my off-campus room in Chengdu, registering for the semester, applying for my permanent student visa and adjusting to big city life.  It also means adjusting to the cold.          Upon landing in Chengdu, … Continue reading →

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A Chinese City in Mourning: Summer Pool Fun Turns Tragic

Posted on July 22, 2013 by connieinasia

I’ve already written about my Chinese sister, Li Xiaolian (Cathy) who is an administrator at the Luzhou Police College. Her college is a specialty school that trains young people who are wanting to go into police work, whether that’s a … Continue reading →

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5 Years Later: It’s Happening . . . . Again??!!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by connieinasia

            My Saturday morning alarm went off at 7 a.m. but on a Saturday morning, when there are no classes to teach, I turned the thing off.            Ah, the luxury of sleeping in!            Not more than an hour later, the … Continue reading →

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Healthy and Happy, With Deeper Digs into the Pocket

Posted on April 19, 2013 by connieinasia

          The week has whizzed by after my return from Chengdu for my annual physical exam. I’ve had little time to report due to being busy so let me remedy that today as another weekend begins.             According to John … Continue reading →

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