校内学习

Lutz's outstanding teaching skills and ten years of teaching experience guided us to explore the complex systems and processes of the U.S. government. She helped us grasp the main points of the course quickly through her patient and careful explanation. Daily exit ticket assessments not only solidified our learning outcomes but also allowed us to get timely feedback to adjust our learning strategies. The mid-term examination was conducted in the form of debate and thesis writing, which not only tested our knowledge mastery but also exercised our expression ability, logical thinking ability, and critical thinking. Lutz paid special attention to cultivating our independent thinking ability. She encouraged us to analyze problems from multiple perspectives, express our ideas bravely, and strive to be the winner of the debate. This learning experience will have a huge impact on our future academic and professional lives.

第一次华盛顿之旅

On our first trip to Washington, we stepped into the solemn Capitol Building, a landmark in Washington, D.C. It is not only a symbol of American democracy and government but also a meeting place for lawmakers. After two centuries of wind and rain, the Capitol has witnessed the evolution of the American democratic experiment, and it not only carries the legislative function but also treasures the rich gems of American art, and itself is a model of architectural art.

Following the docents' steps through layers of security, we finally arrived at the Library of Congress, where the silence and solemnity were awe-inspiring. After a thorough understanding of the complex procedures and important issues in the operation of Congress, we deeply appreciate the extraordinary significance of this venue. Through consulting the staff, we learned that the current Speaker of the House of Representatives was Michael Johnson, which was slightly different from what we learned in class and stimulated our curiosity.

The next day, we bravely posed this question in Mr. Lutz's class, and through the teacher's answer, we thoroughly understood the confusion here. This is the charm of learning - constantly finding problems, and solving problems, so as to absorb new knowledge, and enrich the mind. Every question and answer is the deepening and expansion of knowledge, so that we can go further and further on the road of learning, and our inner world will be more enriched and abundant.

第二次华盛顿之旅

We went to the Washington Monument and the African American Monument and experienced very different historical and emotional journeys. Riding the elevator slowly to the top of the Washington Monument, we were once again overwhelmed by the solemness. Standing here, we overlook this architectural marvel made of stone. It has an exquisite design and the interior structure is breathtaking. Inspired by the Egyptian obelisk, the Washington Monument is not only a tribute to the permanence of ancient civilization but also a manifestation of deep admiration and gratitude for the founding father of the United States, George Washington.

In the African American Museum, we were soon drawn by the strong historical and cultural atmosphere. The museum is the only national museum dedicated to documenting African American life, history, and culture, with more than 40,000 artifacts covering art, slavery, the civil rights movement, and more. The museum building, designed by David Adjaye, pays tribute to enslaved African Americans with three layers of bronze screens.

Our group watched a film that showed the African Americans' struggle for freedom and rights, as well as their outstanding achievements in the field of sports. Behind these achievements are the tireless efforts and perseverance of African Americans. The exhibits are moving, each carrying the history and memory of the African American people, and deserve our respect and remembrance. This visit not only taught us about African American history and culture but also the importance of respect and understanding.

大学参观

During the last week of our trip, we visited universities in different cities together, which was fascinating and beneficial, opened our eyes, and sparked our thoughts: the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Princeton University, Rutgers University, Columbia University, and New York University. Different universities have very different environments, facilities, and learning atmospheres.

学生感悟