Days in Washington DC

回到韩国机场，华盛顿的三个月实习算画上了句号。回望简短短的三个月，欲作简单小结。无奈脑袋里塞进了太多的东西，若有词不达意之处，望见谅。

1. 印尼影展旗开小胜。由七个学生在三个国家远程合作筹办，我们这个团队刷新了很多个历史上的第一次，汕大第一次海外影展，第一次由学生自主筹办，成功进行了在印尼玛榔市的第一个网上互动讨论会，等等。其后，印尼的两家主流媒体报道了我们的事迹，有别的展览厅有意续展我们的作品，甚至在周末当展览暂停开放时，还有四十多的摄影爱好者专程赶过来，想看我们的作品。漂亮的一仗，希望有能给师弟师妹们借鉴之处。特别感谢白熙的全心付出，学院的支持，新闻前辈们的指导。谢谢你们。：-）

2. 在美国拓展了一些人脉；申请了某些在DC的项目，熬夜个把星期，一直在不断请长辈指点改稿子，脑子绷紧到流不出浆糊。争取成功固然好，若不成功，也依然坚定要在这条路上走下去。

3. 如不出意外，华盛顿项目还会滚动下去。下一期，将在2010年秋季开始。有兴趣的师弟师妹要提前做好准备，任何问题，欢迎联系我：xxhuang2@gmail.com. 这是一个太好的机会，自由伸展的舞台。写到这里，想引用白熙和我分享的一句话，”The only real prison is fear, the real freedom is freedom from fear.”(Quote from Laura Moncur) 诸位加油。：-）

4. 电脑里还有一些来不及整理的照片，将会陆续上传。

April 27, 2010, in U.S. Capitol Hill, with Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah

In the final week of the internship, I met two very important people of the republican party of  United States of America. It is an amazing memory. Talking with whom you can’t imagine you can even meet with is unbelievable.  The first person is Senator Orrin Hatch (Utah State).  Talking with Sean, Owen and me, who got a chance to go for this ‘VIP’ Capitol Hill tour, he was humorous and super nice. He’s not talking to others with a ‘leader toungue’, but on the contary, like a common aged man, talk with whom are younger with interesting stories and experienced opinions.

One thing I am so impressive and apreaciated in America is being respected. It’s kinda hard to explain what I feel during these fantastic three months. But one thing I am sure is my hands were shaked numerous times, while I am kept being thanked numerous times, even by the CEO. It’s another valuable education I have. Only you respect others, others respect you. Building up an environment no matter among co-workers or between boss and employees with respect, is a basic but wise business and political decision. It helps everyone works happily and ambitiously.

Spring is the most beautiful season of D.C.

March 27-April 11 is the 2010 National Cherry Blossom Festival, here are some pictures.

Enjoy

“From Shantou With Works!”

Indonesia Photojournalism Exhibition

Presented by

Bai Xi, JoJo(Huang Xingxing), Lv Shanshan, Wang Zhongjie, Zeng Shuru, Zhao Yanxian, Dave(Zhongzhi)

Consultant: Sasa Kralj

Curator: Ahmad Deny Salman

Coordinate Director: Swan Ti and Radityo Widiatmojo

Location: Malang Meeting Point (mamipo)

Jl. Kediri No.4, Malang, Indonesia

Exhibition Description: Co-operated with Gallery Malang Meeting Point (Mamipo), Indonesia, the photography exhibition will present selected works from seven students from Cheung Kong School of Journalism and Communication, Shantou University. They are: Bai Xi, JoJo(Huang Xingxing), Lv Shanshan, Wang Zhongjie, Zeng Shuru, Zhao Yanxian, Dave(Zhongzhi). Selected works cover issues in China, Bangladesh, Indonesia and the United States. Most of them were done during students’ abroad internships, for instance, Washington DC internship, Drik Picture Library Bangladesh internship, etc.

The exhibition is aimed at getting our works and names known by the world. Accompanied with a discussion to the public, we are not only sharing Indonesia youth and students our passion and perception regarding journalism photography, but also giving them an insight into photography courses at Shantou University, which is to produce good works and market the works.

Cheung Kong School of Journalism and Communication is specialized in its photo journalism training. There are well-designed courses and most instructors and lecturers are reputable photo journalists from International press. Special workshops by master-class photographers are offered to advanced students. Students’ works are published in the International network.

This event will be the first International exhibition abroad by Shantou University students. We embrace the opportunity and explode it. Inspiring as it is, we believe more opportunities will come in for our future students. As the first to eat the crab, we sincerely appreciate your interest and funding.

March 20, 2010 Against War Protest in Washington D.C. picture taken by Zi Ying Li

The day right before Obama won the historic battle of health care reform, there were two huge protests held in D.C. One was against war near Farragut North, while the other one was against health care reform held on the Capitol Hill.

March 20, 2010 Against War Protest in Washington D.C. picture taken by Zi Ying Li

March 20, 2010 Against War Protest in Washington D.C. picture taken by Zi Ying Li

March 20, 2010 Against War Protest in Washington D.C. picture taken by Zi Ying Li

March 20, 2010 Against War Protest in Washington D.C. picture taken by Zi Ying Li

I  love  the feeling of expressing  opinions free !

March 3, 2010 is the day I will never forget. Thanks for the D.C. internship program giving me  a chance to work in this lovely company: Policy Impact Communication, and meeting a group of awesome interns who come from Utah University !

Surprise

5:01 p.m., I was going to rush back to the apartment.

A second later, I was totally shocked as soon as I raised my head . It was so funny that actually colleagues were coming to the office I worked in to surprise me at that moment. But I just rushed out and surprised them first!

Face to face, two seconds silence, then everyone started to laugh.  I was overwhelmed by the unexpected favor. When they started to sing happy birthday song, I almost cried. I couldn’t imagine that an intern could get so much attention and care!!!  Holding a birthday card full of colleagues’ wishes, hearing them singing happy birthday song and watching the lovely candles on the chocolate cake, I was too touched to speak.

Thank you, thank you so much !!!

Birthday PotLuck Party

I almost forgot how I went back home :p However, what I was sure about was that a silly smile kept hanging my face all the way!

I hold a potluck party at night. Other interns who came from Utah University came to my apartment with their own food. Potluck, is a popular way to hold a party here, in America. Fast, saving money but it still can let people enjoy varied food. They brought fruit, salad and chips, while I prepared 8 pounds chicken wings for them—my dearest guests!

Alright, just share the happiness here. Wish you all a happy spring

Photo taken by JoJo.  March 20, 2010.

The Library Of Congress, photo taken by Zi Ying Li

Located on the Capitol Hill, the Library of Congress is right opposite to the U.S. capitol.  It’s one of the biggest libraries in the world. The blockbuster National Treasure 2 shoot some scenes in it.

The reading room of the Library of Congress, photo taken by Zi Ying Li

This is the most famous room. It’s the top one reading room around the world, not only its size, but also its decoration.  It’s STUNNING ! The vaulting of the reading room is as tall as 16-floor. Yes, the number is correct: 16-floor-high.

The Vault of the Library of Congress, pohto taken by Zi Ying Li

More details can be read on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Library_of_Congress

Chinese version: http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%BE%8E%E5%9B%BD%E5%9B%BD%E4%BC%9A%E5%9B%BE%E4%B9%A6%E9%A6%86

The first link contains more information.

Jojo and I were so happy to get a chance in the studio room for radio program Danger Zone’s recording.  The program is a short talk show about latest hottest political and economic issues. The CEO of Policy Impact Communication Bill introduced us to the previous CBS producer Jay and the program host Richard. Thank you very much for inviting us to the recording. Meanwhile, thanks for PIC gave us two hours to go generously!

Mar 10, 2010 in a studio where radio program Danger Zone is recorded .

Jojo was in the producer room while I was in the recording room. Two of us can experienced different part of the radio recording.  The day we went to they recorded four programs. The last issue was about the tension between China and the U.S.A. It’s good to hear what American think about China. To analyze those opinions in an objective way, I can understand why most of the American think China as a “threat”.

Mar 10, 2010 in a studio radio program where Danger Zone is recorded .

It’s really helpful for me to doing daily digest. As Peter Herford said, daily digest can help  understand more clearly not only the society I’m living in but also the industry I’m working in. Because of the expensive cable fees, Jojo and I are not able to install a cable TV in our apartment.Ways for us to know more about the society  are  listening to radio and reading newspaper. Try to think and analyze what we meet in a journalistic way is also a great help.  No wonder previous teacher Da Jiu Li who worked for New York Qiao Newpaper said the best way to know about your world is to be a journalist.

Mar 10, 2010 in a studio where radio program Danger Zone is recorded .

The White House,picture taken by Zi Ying Li

Do you want a trip in The White House?

I wish I knew how to do it before I came here. What a pity that I don’t have a chance to get in.

The House is open to tourists, except for special days. Time arrangement can be checked on the House’s webside.  As a foreigner, which means you are not the citizen of U.S.A, you need to call your own country’s embassy for arranging entrance appointment. Some people may be confused about whether they are having American citizenship or not. The most simple way to find out is to check your passport. If you are still holding passport of other countries, you are a foreigner, no matter how long you’ve lived in the U.S.

However, as a intern you don’t need to worry about this at all. Just need to know it. And the most important thing is: call the China embassy as soon as you arrived here. Because the process of applying for an entrance appointment will cost you  3 MONTHS !!! Because of our internship only last for 3 month, we should do it at the fist day we arrive. If you are lucky, you’ll get the chance to visit where the U.S. president live in Normally speeking, you can delay your departure day, for example, a week, if you are not hurried back to STU for graduation. So there are still time for you to get the permission to visit the House.

Interns from Utah University who has visited the House said visitors are allow to visit the famous Green, Blue and Red rooms. Moreover, you can play bowling inside! (Is that real? Hey, future interns! Remember to tell me if you get a chance to be in)

The Washington Monument,picture taken by Zi Ying Li.

Keep following my footprints on D.C. internship official blog here. RSS are welcome More pictures and articles are coming soon.