Twenty thousand yuan to travel across the United States, a Hubei student’s 20-day trip to the United States

With a map, a dictionary and 20,000 yuan in his arms, Gao Changjian, a 19-year-old student from Hubei Normal University, traveled alone to San Francisco, Stanford, Los Angeles and other cities in the United States in 20 days. If there was no place to live, he would sleep on the street. If the distance was far, he would extend his thumb and hitchhike. The total journey was nearly 1,600 kilometers. ?When I was in high school, I wanted to go to Stanford University in the United States. Now my dream has finally come true. This is really a unique experience. ?Recalling his trip to the United States, Gao Changjian seemed very excited.

Saving 20,000 yuan to travel to the United States

? I have been traveling to various parts of the country alone every year since I was 16 years old. My parents are very relieved and going to the United States has been planned for a long time. ?Gao Changjian told reporters that he met many foreign friends through the Internet when he was in high school and often communicated with them. ?I have always liked Stanford University. I started applying for a foreign passport half a year ago, and I plan to use the relatively free summer vacation of my freshman year to visit the United States. ?

Gao Changjian was proud to say that he had saved up the 20,000 yuan for his trip to the United States since elementary school. On the morning of August 4, he flew to San Francisco, USA, alone.

Sleeping on the street and visiting Stanford at night

Because he could not find local people who provided accommodation on an international travel friend website in advance, Gao Changjian encountered difficulties in accommodation as soon as he got off the plane. ?It was the afternoon of the 4th, U.S. time. I wanted to hike all the way from San Francisco to Stanford and look for a hotel to rest on the way, but I didn’t expect to find it. ?

In the early morning of the next day, Gao Changjian, who was cold and sleepy, found a used Simmons bed on the roadside. I was so excited that I used a tool to cut open the surface layer and got in. , slept until 5 o'clock in the morning. ?Gao Changjian said that because he had gone camping while traveling in China, he was not afraid even if he slept on the streets.

After hiking for more than 50 kilometers, Gao Changjian finally arrived at Stanford University at noon the next day, and under the guidance of a new Stanford student he met, he visited the Hoover Tower, the Golden Gate, and the Memorial Church. ?The most fun thing was when he took me to climb to the sloped roof through the dormitory window at night to watch the night view of the university. ?Gao Changjian said that they also climbed into the conference hall, teaching building and teacher's office to visit one by one. ?Like ?Spider-Man? Only through personal experience can you know that as one of the best universities in the United States, Stanford students not only study well, but also play wonderfully. ?

Cook Chinese food to win a place to stay

In order to find a place to stay more quickly on the road, before going from Stanford to Los Angeles, Gao Changjian specially posted it on the "Ally Friend" website I received the message that I can cook Chinese food, but I didn’t expect to receive a reply very quickly. ?In San Diego, I stayed at the home of a woman who loved Chinese culture. To thank her for providing accommodation, I carefully cooked a table of Chinese food for her. ?Gao Changjian said that the United States does not have cabbage and radishes that are common in China, and even the seasonings are not complete. ?I made several dishes such as celery shredded pork and tomato scrambled eggs. Although the craftsmanship was average, she was full of praise.

After returning to China, Gao Changjian posted his 20-day trip records and photos on the Internet. After reading them, his classmates left messages expressing their envy. ?After graduating from college, I want to study in the United States. ?Gao Changjian said that the experience of traveling alone in the United States allowed him to make more foreign friends and better understand American culture. He was also very happy to have successfully fulfilled his wish.