So, we're back in the US and I think we have all finally adjusted to being back in classes.  It's very sad to think that just less than 2 weeks ago we were still walking around Beijing and having our last meals at Lush.  The first week or so of classes was brutal while trying to get used to the time change.  I probably only stayed awake for longer than 15 minutes in about three of my classes those first few days. 

Everyday I am still getting asked about my experiences in China as I bump into friends for the first time this school year.  It was one of the best times of my life and I never know how to explain well enough to people without sitting them down for a few hours to talk.  I hope as I continue to add a few last posts to this blog, my friends and family at home that I have not yet gotten the chance to talk to will be able to read and understand just how amazing this trip was.  I not only learned a bunch of new and interesting things by working in a field that had never been of any interest to me, but I also managed to meet some truly amazing people and have formed relationships with some that will last forever.

I knew taking this trip to Beijing to work at the Olympics would be a "once in a lifetime" experience, but I never imagined how wonderful it would actually be.