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hello again friends! this is the end of our mini vlog series. but why? chinese new year break should've been a week long? are you guys moving apartments? are you tired? the answer is simply, coronavirus has totally yeeted us out of china. our school made the difficult decision to get international students back to their countries or at least a safe place whether that be remaining with their host families or going elsewhere that would not be too much of a financial impediment. while chinese students stayed with their families. in mere hours we had to grab what we had and leave, as the fear of cities going on lockdown began to intensify, which could have ultimately left us stuck or trapped. it was a matter of safety and care and now we wait to see what will happen. so here is the grand scheme of things:
✰ corona virus intensifies
✰ we have to leave the apartment
✰ we can't go back to school and get anything
✰ we find half the student body at the airport
its been a rollercoaster. i miss my little family dynamic with the girls i now consider to be like sisters in our little hime in kunshan, and its a shame our time was cut short. i'm praying everyday that everyone I know with in and out of china is healthy and safe as many are still travelling. i miss all my friends from uwc changshu (my csc family) and hope you're all thriving. and hey! and you can help too! scroll down to see how you can do your part.
spread love and kindness.
xoxo
iwani
SONG IN FIRST HALF: Lost by Leitse
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CHANNEL MENTIONS:
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HELP WUHAN:
Students from 17 UWCs across the world aim to help improve sanitary conditions for doctors who are saving lives and stopping the epidemic from spreading. Through uniting forces of UWC students and alums, we aim to fundraise and purchase over 10, 000 respiratory masks and send them directly to medical staff in Hubei Province. We have raised over 60,000RMB/8,650USD/79,000NOK domestically so far and now we are reaching out for more help. Your support means a lot to us.
We will ensure every dollar you donate will go directly to medical staff in the frontline, for their better working conditions and ultimately better control of the virus outbreak.
A list of the institutions that will benefit from our project is listed below:
Huangmei People’s Hospital(黄梅县人民医院)
The Central hospital in Ezhou City(鄂州市中心医院)
Xishui People‘s Hospital(浠水县人民医院)
If you wish to help donate, here is the GoFundMe link. Every penny counts!
www.gofundme.com/f/fundraise-face-masks-for-doctors-in-hubei?+share-sheet
THE SOCIALS
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FAQs
✰ Where are you from?
I'm from Botswana, but I was born in South Africa and have lived exactly half of my life in each country, so I identify with both nationalities and cultures.
✰ Why are you in China?
In 2018 I got an amazing scholarship opportunity to study at a UWC school (United World College). This is a group of 17 schools that aim to bring people from more than 100 countries to their institutions to study the IB (international baccalaureate) for peace and a sustainable future. My national committee believed China would be the best fit for me, and I've loved it since my feet first touched down at csc. The selection process is different for different countries. To learn more you can check it out here: www.uwc.org
✰ What camera do you use?
In my older videos I only used my iPhone 6s at the time, and then my iPhone 8 plus. I'm a student leader for our media team so sometimes I'd borrow the odd camera or two. Now, I shoot using my new canon T7i which I got off of Amazon.
✰ What do you edit with?
iMovie baby. My most loyal companion since fourth grade (also, my most inexpensive)