Keli Dougherty “This adventure through time and culture in China has made the country side of ‘The Good Earth’ more real to me and to see first-hand how the Chinese have embraced their history and embodied it in their art will forever change and inspire how I create mine.” Amanda Nicholson “I know that I really learned something here, because instead of feeling like I understand China better, I realize how much more there is to understand.” Nicholas Patrick Colbert “The further I ventured into Chinese history and culture through firsthand experience; I not only began to understand the East, but also realized how much I didn't see in the West.” Casey Lorelle Walker “This trip has had a huge impact on the way I view my future role as a teacher and helped me to see the importance of multicultural literacy.”