Travels of Gabe: Past couple days + Photos (2011-02-22, 23, 24).

I really am trying hard to make the most of this opportunity, but... several things have come up, stripping me further and further towards my minimum. One of the classes I needed to graduate isn't being offered this semester. The placement test they handed out had two sentences in pinyin, and the rest was in characters... which I can barely read. So I've been placed into the beginner's class, I won't be able to graduate this summer, and I'm extremely disheartened right now.

For those wondering where I went, know my internet connection isn't always that consistent, nor is my vpn. Classes will also be starting for me soon (Monday the 28th), which means a lot less free time. Beyond that, I did find some pretty cool things wandering on my own. Here we go:


Sichuan Daxue's administration building.

Leaving my dorm near East Gate, I intended to make my way towards Little North Gate... but I couldn't remember at all how to get there. Instead, I wound up at North Gate (which is under construction), where the administration building is. I didn't want to look so tourist like, since I was getting many more stares than usual there, so I did not take as many photos as I probably should have. I exited through the North Gate, turning right on First Ring Road.

First Ring Road was littered with numerous clothing and music stores (mainly selling pianos, guitars, and traditional instruments). At the first major intersection I reached, there was a movie theater. Very cool. :D ...From there, I made my way all the way up First Ring Road and turned onto Wang Jiang Road, where East Gate is. I stopped to check out the arcade they have (which was rather dull, but at least it's there) before continuing on to Wang Jiang Park.