Christopher Covington

Attending:Clemson University
Studying in China (Academic Year)
Nǐ hǎo, my name is Christopher Steven Covington. I am a 25 year old, lifelong resident of a small, quaint town outside of Spartanburg, South Carolina called Sugar Tit. True to my southern roots, I was raised to hold hard work and dedication in high esteem, and to never underestimate the strength of the human spirit. Unbeknownst to me, these childhood lessons would prepare me for some of life’s most grueling obstacles; including but limited to, being diagnosed with epilepsy my freshman year in high school, and losing two grandparents and a fraternity brother/friend during my first semester of college resulting in my untimely withdrawal from college. But with unwavering persistence and the help of family, I persevered to become a more mature and resilient man all while returning to college to further my education. Now, I am a junior pursuing my BA in Modern Language with concentration in Chinese at Clemson University. GO TIGERS! Thanks to FEA, I will be attending USAC’s program in Chengdu, China for the 2013-14 academic year which will enable me to meet my major’s study abroad requirement, reduce my time in college by one academic year, and gain direct experience of China’s culture and language critical to my future career as a foreign language teacher. As an educator, I hope to foster the next generation of students and leaders of the world with the knowledge and, even more importantly, the appreciation one can gather from learning about different cultures, customs, and beliefs that differ from their own.

Journal Entries By Christopher

Back in the US After A Year Abroad

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Posted on Aug 05th 2014

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First Half of Winter Break & Giving Back #2 Teaching English to Chinese Youth

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Posted on Jun 25th 2014

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Tour of Chinese Open Air Market

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Posted on May 29th 2014

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Giving Back #1: Volunteering to Speak at Chengdu’s #1 Public High School

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Posted on May 29th 2014

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Trip to Leshan and Emei Shan

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Posted on May 26th 2014

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Trip to Yellow Dragon Village

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Posted on Feb 03rd 2014

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1st Trip to Shanghai

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Posted on Feb 03rd 2014

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Xi’an Trip

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Posted on Dec 19th 2013

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Bike Ride Out Into Chengdu

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Posted on Dec 19th 2013

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Bike Ride Around My Host University in Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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Posted on Nov 18th 2013

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Four Day Excursion: Pictures and Flicks of Bus Ride, Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanlong Scenic Area

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Posted on Oct 15th 2013

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Trip to Sanxingdui (Three-Stars Piles) Museum

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Posted on Oct 08th 2013

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Update After A Week in Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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Posted on Oct 07th 2013

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Trip to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

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Posted on Sep 30th 2013

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Arrival in Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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Posted on Sep 30th 2013

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Beijing Tour Day 5: Free Day

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Posted on Sep 30th 2013

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Beijing Tour Day 4

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Posted on Sep 24th 2013

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Beijing Tour Day 3

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Posted on Sep 16th 2013

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Beijing Tour Day 2

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Posted on Sep 14th 2013

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First Day in Beijing

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Posted on Sep 09th 2013

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Introduction

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Posted on Aug 10th 2013

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