Alright folks gather ’round Teaching Building 2. Ever wondered what it feels like to be utterly lost on your first day?
Teaching Building 2 stands before us a place of learning and discovery. But it also has a story of its own to tell. This is not just a building it is a place where countless students have sought knowledge and experienced the trials and tribulations of academic life.
Imagine a foreign teacher new to China. He is clutching his TESOL certificate. He is excited but nervous. His mission to find Teaching Building 2. The directions seem simple enough. Teaching Building 2 sixth floor.
He finds the building easily. It has a big golden ‘2’ on it. He follows the throng of students up the stairs. Fourth floor fifth floor then the stairs end. How does one reach the sixth floor? Panic sets in. He envisions himself failing before even starting.
He scurries back to the lobby. He tries asking the security guard for help. His Mandarin is limited to a few words. The guard cannot understand. Despair creeps in. How can he teach if he cannot even find the room?
Just then a student steps forward. The student offers to guide him. Relief washes over him. They head back inside. They find stairs in the back of the building.
This is a reminder that sometimes the greatest challenges lead to unexpected discoveries. Teaching Building 2 is more than just bricks and mortar. It is a symbol of overcoming obstacles. It is also a place where connections are forged and help is always at hand. Remember this story. As you pursue your own path of learning within Teaching Building 2. May you find your way even when the directions seem unclear.