1. Waterford to Weihai UNDERSTANDING ANOTHER COUNTRY, ITS CULTURE, CUSTOMS AND CONDTIONS FOR LEARNING. CONTINUING OPPORTUNTIES FOR COLLABORATION WITH OUR SISTER SCHOOL IN CHINA.

2. At the Imperial Palace, there was a special entrance for scholars upon completing their exams.

3. Weihai City, Shandong Province

4. Waterford vs.Weihai Waterford, CT  Population: 19,517  Area: 44.6 sq mi (115.4 square km)  1 c  Comprehensive high school  Waterford High School Teachers: 70+  Waterford High School Students: 875 (4 grade levels) 威海市 (wēi h ǎ i shì), Shandong  Population: 2,490,900  Area: 2,200 sq mi (5,698 square km )  22 comprehensive high schools  Weihai 2 nd High School Teachers: 400+  Weihai 2 nd High School Students: 4000+ (3 grade levels)

5. We learned the Chinese customs of hospitality and gift exchange.

6. We spent time in our hosts’ classes, learning how they learn.

7. We share how we learn …

8. We even learned that we can teach our hosts a thing or two.

9. We found a strong, mutual interest in making friendships and connections.

10. There is more than one way to make a dumpling!

11. We feel similarly about many celebrations!

12. Even though our trip is over, we want future WHS students to have many exchange opportunities.

13. Q and A