Students from Session B had a wonderful time at Washington DC over the weekend of Aug 24 and Aug 25.
Boarding the bus in the early morning, it was another 4 hours before the students arrived at the destination. The White House was the first stop on the list of iconic sites that was part of the itinerary. While students were unable to tour the interior of the building, the façade still left many of them sufficiently impressed.
Capitol Hill and Lincoln Memorial were up next on the tour. The Capitol's distinct rotunda and the statue of the late President Abraham Lincoln, both national monuments, were a hit amongst students too as they gathered in front of each building for group shots.
Gong Xiaohan, a student of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, exclaimed "DC is really a history buff's paradise!"
At Georgetown, students were eager to explore the shopping Mecca of Washington. Many were thrilled to find that alongside historic landmarks such as the the Old Stone House, which has the honor of being the oldest unchanged building in Washington, there were many big brand names such as Zara and Urban Outfitters as well.
On Sunday, students had a whirlwind tour of renowned museums including Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Museum, National Gallery of Art, and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. For every diverse interest that the students had, the even wider range of museums was able to leave everyone satisfied.
On the way home, Yeung Yee Ling, a student of the The University of Hong Kong, said "I never thought I'd be learning this much about American history on an internship. This is amazing!"
