
Postcards from China Blog #13: A New Perspective On Policy and Culture
December 21, 2018 — During Asbury University’s China Semester, visiting student Grace Carlson learned more about a policy that has deeply shaped her life.
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December 21, 2018 — During Asbury University’s China Semester, visiting student Grace Carlson learned more about a policy that has deeply shaped her life.
December 14, 2018 — Asbury University student Tyler Thompson ’19 explores cultural difference in Hong Kong.
November 9, 2018 — Asbury University student Rebecca Boiney ’20 experiences yet another culture shift — from China to Thailand — during Asbury's China Study Abroad program.
November 2, 2018 — Tyler Thompson '19 reconciles the cultural differences between Xi'an, China and his hometown of Wilmore, Ky.
October 31, 2018 — Visiting student Wesley Prindle shares a letter to China.
October 26, 2018 — Did you know — students from other colleges and universities are invited to apply for Asbury University’s study abroad programs? Learn more.
October 19, 2018 — Michael Secen ’20 finds faith and beauty in the daily grind during the Asbury University China Study Abroad program.
October 9, 2018 — Skyela Bussey '20 finds goodness in the challenges on Asbury University's China Study Abroad program.
September 20, 2018 — For visiting student Grace Carlson, the opportunity to take part in Asbury’s China Study Abroad program has provided a space to reconcile her two worlds.
September 14, 2018 — Visiting student Wesley Prindle reflects on lessons learned during Asbury University’s China Study Abroad program.
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