Around the University

Below, the bane of my existence. By far the worst thing about day-to-day life in China is the smell; these garbage cans are simply putrid. Other times, one walks over "rivers" running through the city, or moving bodies of sewage.



On the other hand, there is this lovely little meditation garden on campus, featuring perectly planted pine trees, winding paths, benches for sitting and necking, and large stones carved with famous Chinese proverbs and events in history.



Coca Cola has swept across China, though it is pronounced a bit differently (Kekoukele = kuh koh kuh luh):



Another funny sign I recently came across: