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The author, a student of Business Administration in the University of Macau, was sent to the Philippines last 20-24 May 2013 under the Philippines-China Years of Friendly Exchanges sponsored by the Consulate General of the Philippines in Macau SAR.

The following essay describes the author’s experience in the Philippines where she had the opportunity to attend classes at the Ateneo de Manila University and to travel within and outside Manila.

The essay has been edited for conciseness and clarity.