On the weekend of August 10, 2019, the Cross Cultural Internship Program (CCIP, www.fusia.net) J-1 interns visited Boston to explore the history and cultural aspects of the US.
Boston is known for the prestigious universities, Harvard and MIT. Furthermore, it is known for its rich history of America's struggles for independence which led to the American Revolutionary War.
The first destination was the Freedom Trail which was planned in 1951 by a journalist named William Schofield. It was created to help visitors locate and learn about the major sites of American History. The Freedom Trail starts from Boston Park and ends at the Bunker Hill Monument. Along the way, there were buildings from the 17th and 18th century and sites of milestones from the American Revolution which displayed the development of Boston's history.
Jovia from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology said, "The road to freedom contains relics along the way and let us enjoy the scenery. We can feel the hardships of people when they were moving towards freedom. I have always lived in Hong Kong. I am very grateful for everything I have, freedom and happiness. I never thought about what it would be like if I lost that freedom. It is hard to imagine living in a time of repression."
After visiting the Freedom Trail, the students went to Quincy Market. The market contains many restaurants, shops, and buildings with historical value which makes it a tourist attraction.
Students who were not interested in shopping visited the famous Harvard University. This impressive university has educated many geniuses who became elites of various companies. The students who visited were awed by Harvard's academic atmosphere and its beautiful campus.
The trip to Boston allowed the interns to view the struggles of the past and admire today's amazing educational institutions which has and will be nurturing many future generations.
