Over the summer, I honestly couldn't wait to get back to China, my friends, and my SHSID family. With that said, upon returning to Shanghai this year I can't help but admit that I was a bit nervous. Last year, I fell in love with Shanghai, a city I now call home, and everything about it; but a feeling of anxiety was still among me. I was worried that as soon as I arrived I would wonder what the heck I was thinking signing on for another year. Of my 4 best friends from last year, 2 are back in the states, while the other 2 now live off campus, it was hard to imagine what it would be like without having them around everyday to watch movies and have dinner parties together.
But with Meili'an by my side, I put my worries behind me and went full force into meeting new teachers, making new friends, and adjusting to round two at SHSID!
I couldn't be happier with my decision to do one more year here. I have a new co-teacher, Ms. Chris, who I absolutely adore and new students that never cease to make my days a little brighter. They are all precious angels and I am so excited to be given the chance to spend the next 10 months opening their minds to learning!
