Hello Everyone,
You'll definitely be amazed when we get to the Expo. We'll take you through the USA Pavilion and then you'll all get a chance to roam around a bit on your own. It'll be hot and crowded so you may not have a chance to see as much as you'd like. But visit a few pavilions, take a look at the architecture of others you won't be able to visit, and just think about everything that has gone on to making the Expo possible. What did some countries/regions decide to showcase? What does that say about their priorities, their sense of national pride, their political/economic goals?
We mentioned that we worked with the USA Pavilion to bring 160 college students from across the nation to staff the Pavilion. It has gone remarkably well and many diplomats, media people, and visitors have remarked that these Student Ambassadors have brought a personal touch to the Pavilion that most others lack. You'll get to meet some of them this July. In the meantime, take a look at what some of them have written about their time at the Expo at the Student Ambassadors Blog: http://china.usc.edu/ShowArticle.aspx?articleID=2042. Share this with your students. I think they'll be impressed with the diverse group of students that are representing the U.S. and may be inspired to learn more about China and the rest of the world.
Take care!
Linda
http://china.usc.edu/ShowArticle.aspx?articleID=2042
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