Today, we took the last final and we had our closing ceremony. Most of us then went out to KTV before heading out. It was really bittersweet. We were pretty glad that we made it to the end and that all our hard work has paid off. But at the same time, we're pretty sad because we all have to leave. It was the last time we were all together. Even if we come back to Shanghai, it won't be the same because all of students came from around the States to come here during one summer. Not trying to make this go down a super sad road but I'm pretty sad about the end.
Since we spent a lot of time this semester on class work and projects, we didn't really get to see much of China, or Shanghai even. I heard the non-summer semesters are more leisurely in that regards. We decided to dress up in our nice clothes (so basically, we all wore our tailored outfits, which I will detail about it another post) and head over to 东方明珠塔 (The Oriental Pearl Tower). We paid 220rmb for the top ticket. We didn't eat at the restaurant because we heard it was pretty bad. All the reviews and Chinese roommates said so. Also, the top floor of the Pearl Tower is not worth it. I mean, if you want to go up there, go for it. But I thought the second floor (not really floor I guess since there's a lot but the second floor which they take you to) was the best. If you go down one floor from the second floor, there's glass floors and the windows aren't completely sealed so it's nice and breezy.
Afterwards, we met up with some other friends at a restaurant and ate xiaolongbao. Definitely a Shanghai filled day.
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| Today was really tiring but I'll definitely remember all of this! |
When we got back to Tonghe, I realized how oddly quiet it was. It wasn't as lively as it use to be for a Friday night. I realized a lot of people had left. Our friends from Boston. The Fudan students are on break. Most of us are well on our way packing and leaving. It just made me feel that it really is time to leave.
Shanghai, you've definitely been a city of wonder~
