December 27, 2011
"Sideways a mountain range, vertically a peak.
Far-near, soaring-crouching, never the same.
No way I can tell the true shape of Mt. Lushan,
Because I am standing in the middle of this mountain."

—

Clash of Civilizations: The Confusion of Being a Chinese Student in America - Helen Gao - International - The Atlantic

From a very interesting article on the experience of Chinese students studying at American universities. Perspective is tough sometimes. 

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