Interview trip in DC

I got an interview in DC during the early of the April.
Coincidentally, the NTU SOP reunion would be hold around that time. The SOP seniors arranged some interesting events, for example, the tour for DC annual cherry blossom
Additionally, Danny kept telling how great the last reunion was and how important it is to build the network
Therefore, I decided to attend the reunion before my interview.

The opening dinner was held in Far East restaurant in Rockville. I was surprised there were so many people.
The dishes were pretty good. Even the plain bok choy + garlic tasted very juicy.

Intermittently, the seniors reported the current stage/progress of SOP and  discussed about the vista.
I felt I was touched after Dr. Jane Hsiao's inspiring speech. She explained the difficulty in dealing with school politics when she decided to donate buildings to school and her effort to solve the problem.
I wondered what I could do here (in US).
I have been fighting for survival since I came here.
The cross-talk performance was also very touchy... somehow I hoped I could see more my classmates.

Except the opening dinner, Aleck joined the events. We went to the Tidal Basin, which was surrounded by cherry trees. Then China Town restaurant, Tony Chen.... but I guess this is the most decent one they can find in China Town.
Great Falls park is amazing! Kayaking Orz
Kenwood Cherry Blossom. These trees should be the earliest cherry trees in DC area according to the wiki.
A nice suburb.

A very nice reunion. The organization and new friends.

Interview.
Q&A slides are so useful and necessary.
Compared with many scientists in my interview in Industry, I really feel they are so energetic.
I hope I can get this job. Although I don't want to live alone, somehow I feel this might be the best makeshift I can find now...
If I don't catch up with Aleck, or at least be more experienced, there will be just even no jobs in the future.
According to the scientists in NCGC, the environment in  Industry is getting worse...

After the interview, I need to pick up Aleck in DC area. the Rossyln station ... It's hard to pick up people in downtown Orz

When we were back to CH, it was already around 9pm. Restaurants were closed.
However, the dishes in Boston Market with Aleck after the trip tasted so amazingly great! (plus the good service)