Well we have about 3.5 weeks until we leave for China. After our last meeting, it finally seems real.... we are actually going to China!!!! When looking at the question of values, I am not quite sure if China shares in the same values that we here at PLU do. I am sure without a doubt that China has values that they hold new and dear to their hearts, but whether or not they match up with ours is something that we are undoubtly going to get a first hand look at here in a few weeks. I definitely think they have a strong committment for educating justice, health, sustainability, and peace, but what I am not sure of is whether or not they are along the same lines as ours. After all, they are a whole different country, with a different way of life, and different lifestyles. I am so anxious to see what these values are the the people of China hold and how they compare to ours and specifically mine. I don't think there is a better way to learn about another country's values, than to be totally immeresed in theirs. I can't wait to learn all there is while in China.