Study Abroad in China, Fall 2000

Rob Harris, Photographer

Chad McCoy ponders his next move during the train ride to Beijing.

Shane Gurek and Lina Beste find out that a hard sleeper berth is really quite soft.

Very China. Lots of people in a relatively small space.

American student housekeeping habits are evident on the near right.

Shane has a reflective moment during the 30 hour trip.

Or maybe he’s listening to his conversational Chinese tapes.

Thirty minutes later, Chad still can’t decide upon which move to take.

His Chinese opponents, world-famous for demonstrating infinite patience, are put to the test.