19th July 2019 Group 5

19th July 2019

The first lesson today was about fermented food. We applied our knowledge learnt in biology lessons back in Hong Kong, and had a great time doing experiments with yeast. We investigated the rate of fermentation of different carbohydrates with yeast. We were really grateful that one of our bags, the one with sugar, had formed foam which is really high and thick. This allows us to investigate more closely on the yeast fermentation process.

We did an experiment to investigate the reaction of yeast with different carbohydrates.

Through the effective communication lesson, we learnt valuable things such as the 6 principles of persuasion and the elements of a good speech. By the end of the lesson, we were all assigned to write and present a 2-min speech. The lesson provides us opportunity to practice impromptu speech. This made us step out of our comfort zone and be brave. We loved it!

Right after the second lesson today, we rushed to the Stanford bookstore for shopping. Since we only had about 45 minutes to shop, we all went crazy and bought as much as we could. However, that was such a once in a lifetime experience. We all treasured it so much and also got some souvenirs back to Hong Kong for friends and relatives. 

At night, we went to watch a baseball game, in which the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants competed against one another. The music was hyper and we all got so excited about the match. Some of us even bought snacks such as fried chicken and french fries, which were super delicious. There was a moment when the baseball flew to our auditorium, and Jodie almost got it, but it slipped through her hands and another audience got it. What a pity! There were also some enjoyable moments when the cameras shoved around and caught shots of reactions of the audiences. It was truly a wonderful and unforgettable night!!

We had a great time watching the show ! 

Nice time with our teacher assistant!In the middle of the game, so exciting !