On October 26, 2010, all the freshmen had a mandatory workshop called ‘East — West Identity: Journeys & Transformations’. We met the author of the Book Bitter Sea, Charles Li Na, and watched a panel discussion featuring Charles Li Na, Professor Stan Altman, Professor Tashi Chodron, and Professor Katrin Hansing. The conversation started interesting, with the panelists discussing their experiences in the past and how it shaped who they are. But after 10 minutes, people started to dose off and do their own things. There are very little interactions between the panelist and the students; it is hard for the students to pay attention. But at the end, author, Charles Li Na, allowed students to ask questions directly. I enjoyed the last part the most. I had the urge to ask questions, but I was too shy. Overall, I would not want to go to a workshop like this, but if the whole workshop is about question and answering then I would be happy to join.