Visitors

  My creative writing class was recently visited by some students studying abroad from China at MSU. My friend Hannah and I were accompanied by two girls named Tiffany and Helen. They were firstly surprised by how little we go to school and that we actually switch classrooms as opposed to our teacher switching. They remarked on how Americans got more freedom and that it was something they longed for. They talked about how they didn't have a lot of time for hobbies or fun where they are from. We then gave them a tour of the school. We showed them the gyms and the auditorium and the science wing. They found our school to be fun and open. I found their company to be pleasurable and informative. I'm not gonna lie, I'm kind of beating my head against my keyboard for content here. They were just people. They had boyfriends and passions. They laughed and smiled and even opened up to us a little bit saying that they aren't always happy. It was nice to learn about their culture, but my favorite thing was that they were just like us in what they wanted or enjoyed. I learned a lot about customs along with everyday life where they're from. They were kind people who valued us as people as well. I think that is how I am going to remember them best.