重新理解“富养”：比起舒适，孩子更需要什么？
Rethinking “Giving Children the Best”:
What Children Need More Than Comfort
Part 01
A Reflection from Apple Li · Camp Director
Today was Day 4 at Boston Teen Enrichment Camp. Because of the weather, the planned whale-watching trip was replaced with the MFA (Museum of Fine Arts) in the morning and the Duck Boat in the afternoon. When heavy rain hit, the water portion was cancelled, and the kids spent over half an hour in a soaking car.
By any measure, this was the most “off-plan” day of the trip so far. But after reading the journals the kids sent me tonight, my feeling was exactly the opposite: this may have been the most meaningful day since we started.
Ian and Mike, after waiting several minutes for two latecomers at the afternoon pickup point, wrote this in their journals:
“A group trip is never one person’s business. One person’s delay costs everyone their time. Knowing how to be considerate of others, to show up when you said you would — these are the most precious qualities in how we treat the people around us.”
Then about the rain that disrupted everything:
“Life is full of uncertainty. A plan is always one unexpected change away from falling apart. Instead of feeling defeated, it’s better to meet what comes with a steady heart. Learning to be at ease with the unplanned is one of the required courses of growing up.”
This was written by middle schoolers. No adult told them to think this way. Waiting for the latecomers taught the first lesson. The rain taught the second. They didn’t just absorb the disruption — they drew their own meaning out of it.
A child who, on the very evening things didn’t go as hoped, can write “going with the flow is a required course of growing up” — that kind of emotional maturity deserves our genuine admiration.
Joey stood in front of a painting called The Seventh Plague of Egypt at the MFA, gave his first-ever English presentation, and wrote in the evening:
“No matter how grand the buildings humans construct, how powerful the civilizations they build, in the face of nature and disaster, we remain very small. Many things are beyond our control or ability to change.”
The afternoon rain reinforced, once more, exactly what he had seen in the painting that morning. That kind of coincidence — where the morning’s art predicts the afternoon’s weather — is something no lesson plan could design.
I want to honestly record a change I’ve observed.
Four days ago, the kids arrived carrying the exhaustion of a 14-hour flight and jet lag. A ten-minute walk would prompt questions about calling a car. Three flights of stairs got complaints. A gap in the curtains might mean they couldn’t sleep. All completely understandable — most of them were away from their parents for the first time, this far, this long. These were things they’d never had to handle on their own before.
Today, Day 4, these same kids: in the morning, they split into groups at the museum, read the English labels on their own, chose the work that moved them most, and delivered presentations in English in a gallery full of strangers. In the afternoon, when the rain cancelled everything, not one of them threw a fit. And by evening, someone was writing in their journal about going with the flow.
This rate of change confirms something I have tested and re-tested throughout my career in education: our children never lack ability. What they lack is the chance to use it. Give them the chance, and they grow on their own.
Psychology has a concept called self-efficacy — the inner belief that “I can handle things.” This belief has one particular quality: it can only grow from having actually handled things. It cannot grow from being protected. Every time a child solves something on their own — walks a long distance, calculates a bill, absorbs a disappointment — their self-efficacy grows a little. That accumulation determines how far they go in life more than any subject knowledge.
So we hold to one design principle in building these activities: distinguish between danger and discomfort. Danger, we block completely. Discomfort, we let through. A long walk is not danger — it’s discomfort. A cancelled plan is not danger — it’s discomfort. And every dose of discomfort we let through is an opportunity for a child to build real strength. This afternoon’s rain was the best example: it was the teacher, and we just made sure not to interrupt it.
American education circles have had two popular phrases in recent years. The previous generation coined “Helicopter Parent” — hovering overhead, ready to intervene at any moment. The current generation coined “Lawnmower Parent” — rushing ahead of the child to clear every obstacle before they can encounter it.
I’ll say this honestly: I’ve been both. When 大宇 was small, I wanted to protect him too, wanted to smooth the path for him. What loving parent hasn’t felt the urge to shield their child from everything? This isn’t any one country’s problem — it’s the homework of our whole generation of parents. We are more capable than our own parents were, so instinctively we want to give our children the best — and “the best” most naturally gets interpreted as “the most comfortable.”
But after growing up alongside my own child and my students over many years, I’ve slowly worked something out: there is no obstacle-free environment in this world. Not in school, not at work, not in studying abroad. The years we can smooth the path for our children are limited. The road they walk on their own is a lifetime. So truly giving children the best means cultivating their vision and their capacity — not their comfort.
As someone who has spent years in university counseling, I can add one very specific confirmation: U.S. college admissions officers are never looking in application essays for “what this child’s family gave them.” They’re looking for “what this child did with what they had.” The stories that genuinely move admissions officers are the ones that say: here is what I encountered, here is how I thought about it, here is what I did. Those stories can only grow from real experience. The two passages Ian and Mike wrote in their journals today are exactly those seeds.
So when your children video-call you over these two weeks and tell you they walked a long way, or that a plan got rained out, or that calculating a tip was complicated — I want to invite you to do what I’m trying to do: don’t feel bad for them, don’t try to fix it remotely. Listen to the whole story with a smile, then ask one question: “So what did you do about it?” That question is the best gift we can give them.
The change over these four days also makes me full of anticipation for the nine days ahead. Tomorrow the kids go to MIT. Some may find the lectures hard to follow. Some may find the distance tiring. But I’m not worried anymore. Because I’ve seen it: this group of kids is much stronger than we imagined.
The children grow, and I grow with them — following their trains of thought, keeping pace with their steps. One of life’s great privileges.
带队老师手记 · Apple Li
今天是波士顿成长营的第4天。因为天气原因，原定的出海观鲸改成了上午MFA美术馆、下午鸭子船。下午下起大雨，鸭子船的水上部分被取消，孩子们在漏雨的车厢里坐了半个多小时。
按理说，这是开营以来最“不顺”的一天。但今晚读完孩子们发给我的日记，我的感受恰恰相反：这可能是开营以来收获最大的一天。
Ian和Mike两位同学，因为下午集合时等了两位迟到的伙伴，在日记里写了这样一段：
“集体出行从来都不是一个人的事情，个人的拖延，会耽误所有人的行程。懂得顾及他人、准时守约，是与人相处最珍贵的素养。”
关于那场搅局的大雨，他们又写：
“生活本就充满各种不确定，计划永远赶不上突如其来的变故，与其满心郁闷，不如放平心态坦然接受，学会随遇而安，也是成长路上一门必修课。”
请注意，这是初中生写的。没有任何成年人提示他们这样想。等待迟到的伙伴，是这件事本身教的。计划被大雨打乱，是大雨本身教的。他们不但消化了当天的不顺，还主动从里面提炼出了自己的道理。
一个孩子能在事情不如意的当天晚上，写出“随遇而安是成长的必修课”，这份心智的成熟度，值得我们成年人欣赏和惊叹。
Joey今天在波士顿艺术馆站在一幅叫《埃及的第七次灾难》的画前，做了他人生第一次英文讲解，晚上写道：
“人类不管建造多么宏伟的建筑、发展多么强大的文明，在自然和灾难面前依旧非常渺小。很多事情是人类无法掌控和改变的。”
下午的大雨，把他上午在画里看到的道理，又强化了一遍。这种“上午的画预言了下午的雨”的巧合，是任何课程设计都设计不出来的。
我想如实地记录一个变化。
四天前刚抵达的孩子们拖着14小时飞行的疲惫和时差，走十几分钟的路会问能不能叫车，爬三层楼梯会喊累，窗帘有条缝透光会睡不着。这些都太正常了。他们中的大多数，是第一次离开父母这么远、这么久。在家里，这些事从来不需要他们自己面对。
而今天，第四天，同样是这批孩子：上午在美术馆里分组完成任务，自己看英文说明、自己选出最打动自己的作品、站在陌生人来往的展厅里用英文做讲解。下午计划被大雨全盘打乱，没有一个孩子发脾气，晚上还有人在日记里写出“随遇而安”。
这个变化速度让我再一次确认了一件我在教育行业里反复验证过的判断：我们的孩子从来不缺能力，缺的只是使用能力的机会。把机会还给他们，他们自己就会茁壮生长。
心理学里有一个概念叫自我效能感，指的是一个人“相信自己能处理事情”的内在信念。这个信念有一个特点：它只能从“亲自处理过”里生长出来，不能从“被保护得很好”里长出来。一个孩子每自己解决一件小事，走一段远路、算一次账、消化一次失望，他的自我效能感就增加一分。这份积累，比任何知识都更能决定他未来走多远。
所以我们守住一条设计活动的原则：区分“危险”和“不舒适”。危险，我们百分之百挡住。不舒适，我们尽量放行。走远路不是危险，是不舒适。计划取消不是危险，是不舒适。而每一次被放行的不舒适，都是孩子长本事的机会。今天下午那场雨就是最好的例子：这一课的老师是雨，我们做的只是不去打断它讲课。
美国教育界这些年有两个流行词。上一代叫“直升机家长”（Helicopter Parent），悬在孩子头顶随时准备干预。这一代叫“割草机家长”（Lawnmower Parent），抢在孩子前面把每一个障碍提前清除。
我想很坦诚地说：这两种家长，我自己都做过。大宇小的时候，我也心疼他，也想替他把路铺平。爱孩子的父母，谁没有过想替孩子挡掉一切的冲动呢？这不是哪一国家长的问题，是我们这一代父母共同的功课。我们比上一代有能力了，于是本能地想给孩子最好的，而“最好的”最容易被理解成“最舒适的”。
但陪着自己的孩子和我的学生们长大之后，我慢慢想明白了一件事：这个世界上不存在无障碍的真空环境。学校不是，职场不是，留学更不是。我们能给孩子铺路的年头是有限的，而他自己要走的路是一辈子。所以真正的富养，养的是眼界和能力，不是舒适。
作为做了多年升学指导的人，我可以补充一个很具体的印证：美国大学招生官在文书里找的，从来不是“这个孩子的家庭给了他什么”，而是“这个孩子自己用他拥有的东西做了什么”。那些真正打动招生官的故事，写的都是“我遇到过什么、我怎么想、我做了什么”。这样的故事，只能从真实的经历里长出来。今天Ian和Mike日记里那两段话，就是这种故事的种子。
所以各位家长，当孩子这两周跟你们视频，说走了好多路、说计划被雨打乱了、说要自己算小费很麻烦的时候，我想请你们跟我一起做同一件事：不心疼，不遥控解决，笑着听完，然后问他一句“那你是怎么处理的？”这句话，就是我们送给孩子最好的礼物。
这四天的变化也让我对接下来的九天充满期待。明天孩子们去MIT。可能会有人觉得课听不懂，可能会有人觉得路远。但我已经不担心了。因为我看到了，这批孩子比我们以为的，强大得多。
孩子们成长，我也随着他们的思维轨迹成长，随着他们的脚步前进。人生一大幸事。
Part 02
Five perspectives on Day 4 · July 23, 2026
Mia
Youth Counselor · Camp Journalist
Today, the fourth day of camp, was a rainy day that changed our plans. Instead of whale watching, we slept in, went to the MFA (Museum of Fine Arts), and went on a Duck Boat in the afternoon.
At 10:30am we arrived at the MFA. They had exhibits from all over the world, each piece with its own description. We went off in groups to find our favorite piece of art. My group chose an oil painting by Frans Snyders called “Boar Hunt” — it depicts hunting dogs surrounding a wild boar, with one dog interestingly wearing clothes. Our theory: the clothed dog was the owner’s most treasured one, and the clothes symbolized favoritism. We had lunch at the Garden Cafeteria inside — fries, burgers, and salads, all pretty good (but a tiny bit expensive).
In the afternoon, we went on a Duck Boat — basically a little bus that tours Boston and at the end goes onto the Charles River. The tour was fun at the start, with an enthusiastic guide. But midway through, the sky darkened and rain came down. We couldn’t go on the water because of lightning, and we got soaked before we closed the windows. Even so, it was cool to see Boston in the rain — the city looked quite different. Overall, still a fun experience that everyone enjoyed.
In conclusion, MFA in the morning — paintings and sculptures from all over the world (including China) and a fun group presentation. Duck Boat in the afternoon, plus a bonus look at Boston in the rain (and a partial refund). A good day, and I can’t wait for tomorrow.
Charlie
Camp Journalist
Hello! Today is a good day.
I got up early at 7:30 and headed to the dining hall after a quick wash. For breakfast I chose an American classic — toast with jam and milk.
After breakfast, we sat outside on the steps while Apple introduced the day’s plan. The thing I was most excited about: the Duck Boat — an amphibious vehicle that works on both land and water!
We took rides to the art museum. The entrance was impressive, the American flag hanging above it. Inside, I found artwork in so many different styles, giving me a sense of what artists from different eras felt. Looking at weeping, anguished sculptures, I felt like I had traveled back to their era, living under the control of another power.
For lunch I went with the American classic again — burger and fries. As my teacher always says: classics never go out of style.
After lunch, I stood in front of the painting my group had chosen and gave a short presentation on its origin and meaning. My first time doing an explanation in English — it made a real impression. Then we took a group photo in front of the big tree at the entrance.
We took the train to the Duck Boat starting point. Each vehicle had its own distinctive design. From the back row, I had a great view over everyone. The guide explained Boston from every angle. But before long, the rain came pouring down — reportedly the first time in ten years! We couldn’t go into the water, but we got to experience what it means to be on a rainy-day bus tour.
That was my day — full of joy. I loved it.
Joey
Camp Journalist
In the morning, we visited the Boston MFA. The collection spans works from all over the world — ancient civilizations, classic Western oil paintings, and even some Qing dynasty porcelain from the Qianlong era. It gave me a real sense of how different cultures have each developed their own artistic voice. Our team captain Allen guided us through the museum’s scavenger challenge, then bought everyone ice cream at the end — basically a saint.
I also delivered a short English presentation today on a painting called The Seventh Plague of Egypt. The painting gave me two deep impressions: first, no matter how grand the buildings humans build or how powerful their civilizations, we remain small in the face of nature and disaster — so many things are beyond our control; second, when a ruler becomes too rigid, it is always ordinary people who bear the suffering. Those in power must understand the people they govern and think carefully before they act. This presentation also pushed me to build real courage for public speaking.
In the afternoon, we experienced the famous Boston Duck Boat. I was full of anticipation — but halfway through, heavy rain came down. The weather made it impossible to continue, and we ended the afternoon early.
Even with the interruption, today was genuinely worthwhile. World-class art up close, and wisdom drawn from what I saw. A meaningful day.
Ian & Mike
Camp Journalists
Boston’s weather today was unsettled — overcast in the morning, light rain in the afternoon, temperatures between 22 and 29 degrees. Dressed comfortably, we set out with water bottles, sunscreen, and umbrellas for Day 4.
From 8 to 9am, we all gathered for the self-serve breakfast buffet. There was plenty of variety and we ate well. Afterwards, everyone filled up their water bottles before heading out.
From 9 to 9:30, some campers collected their belongings and moved to the new accommodation, handing in old room keys to Teacher Vera and picking up new ones. The whole move went smoothly — no one dragged their feet — a reminder that being reliable and following the plan is the basic standard when you’re part of a group.
At 10am, we all took cars to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Once inside, we split into three groups and took our time moving through the galleries. At noon we sorted out our own lunch at the museum restaurant — burgers and fries for $20 each. Crispy on the outside, soft inside, simple and satisfying.
Walking through the enormous museum, we saw classic oil paintings, fine stone sculptures, and artistic works from around the world. Every painting and exhibit carried its own story from another era. Standing quietly in front of them, you felt like time had briefly collapsed.
At 2:30pm, we took the Green Line to the Duck Boat starting point. On the way, two of our group didn’t make it to the meetup point on time, and we all waited five or six minutes. That small thing stayed with me: a group trip is never just about one person. One person’s delay costs everyone their time. Being considerate and reliable — showing up when you said you would — is one of the most valuable things you can offer to the people around you.
We had barely set off when the rain came down hard. Because of the weather, the water portion of the Duck Boat tour was cancelled. There was some disappointment at first, but it settled. Life is full of uncertainty. A plan is always one change away from falling apart. Rather than stewing in frustration, the better move is to accept what comes with a steady heart. Learning to be at ease with the unplanned is one of the required courses of growing up.
At 5pm we walked back together. Dinner from 5:30 to 6:50. That was the day.
New art discovered, new perspectives opened, small lessons gathered along the way. This kind of trip isn’t just tourism — it’s moving through the world and becoming more yourself. Every ordinary experience quietly becomes a strength you carry inside.
Alan
Youth Counselor · Camp Journalist
Today was Day 4 of Boston Teen Enrichment Camp. We went to the MFA and then the Duck Boat tour.
In the morning, after moving dorms, we went to the Museum of Fine Arts. My team decided to work through the bingo card from the information center. I told them: finish it in under an hour, and I’ll buy ice cream at lunch. As we wandered the halls, we all came across a beautiful painting depicting Moses calling down thunder and lightning to strike the Egyptians for not releasing their Israelite slaves. It resonated with all of us — the powerful pharaoh looked so powerless and afraid in the face of natural calamity. Even with his immense power, he couldn’t control everything or overcome death.
In the afternoon, the campers experienced Boston weather in full — pouring rain during the Duck Boat tour. We still learned a lot about the history of Boston and the U.S. along the way, including more about the Freedom Trail. Then after the Duck Boat we went back to the dorms to rest up for tomorrow.
五个视角记录第四天 · 2026年7月23日
Mia
少年指导员 · 营地小记者
今天是营地第四天，一个多雨的日子，改变了我们的计划。观鲸计划取消，我们上午去了MFA美术馆，下午乘坐鸭子船。
上午10点半抵达MFA，馆内收藏来自全世界各地的艺术品，各有说明。我们分组寻找各自最喜欢的作品。我们组选了弗兰斯·斯奈德斯的油画《野猪猎》——画中猎犬围住一头野猪，其中一只狗有趣地穿着衣服。我们的推测是：这只穿衣服的狗可能是主人最珍视的，衣服象征着偏爱。午餐在馆内的Garden Cafeteria，有薯条、汉堡和沙拉，味道不错（就是稍贵一点）。
下午我们乘坐鸭子船——一辆能在陆地行驶、最后还能开上查尔斯河的小巴士。旅程开始时很有趣，导游热情风趣。但行至一半，天空开始变暗，大雨倾盆。因为有雷电，我们无法下水，而且窗户关上前大家都淋湿了。即便如此，坐在巴士里看着雨中的波士顿，城市呈现出完全不同的面貌，也别有一番滋味。整体来说是很有趣的体验，大家都很开心。
总结今天：上午在MFA看了来自全世界（包括中国）的画作和雕塑，小组展示很有意思，拍了很多好照片；下午鸭子船之旅，还额外欣赏了波士顿雨中的风景（以及拿到了部分退款）。今天挺好的，期待明天！
Charlie
营地小记者
哈喽！今天是一个美好的日子。早上7:30我早早起床，简单洗漱后前往餐厅就餐，早餐选了美国当地特色"土司"，搭配果酱和牛奶，是美式经典早餐之一。
早饭后我们坐在餐厅门口的台阶上，Apple老师简单介绍了今日行程，最让我期待的是乘坐"鸭子船"——一艘水陆两栖的车！
之后大家乘网约车前往艺术馆。车程很快，约5分钟后抵达。美术馆大门气派，悬挂着美国国旗。馆内我看到了许多风格的艺术品，了解到不同年代作家的情趣——或喜或悲。看到那些雕像痛哭流涕的样子，我仿佛穿越回了他们的年代，体会到被他国统制的沉重。
午餐我还是选了美国经典，汉堡加薯条。正如我的老师所说，经典永不过时。
饭后，我在我们小组公认最好的艺术品前用英语讲解了它的来历和意义，这是我第一次用英语做讲解，印象颇深。之后我们在大门口最有代表性的大树前合了影。
随后乘车前往鸭子船起点，映入眼帘的是各有个性设计的车辆。坐在最后一排，拥有"一览众山小"的视野。讲解员耐心地讲述波士顿的方方面面。可没过多久，大雨倾泻而下，据说是十年来头一次！因为下雨无法下水，但我们也体验了什么叫"雨中巴士游"。这就是我的一天，有欢有乐，我很喜欢。
Joey
营地小记者
上午，我们来到了波士顿MFA美术艺术馆参观。馆里收藏了来自全世界各地的艺术作品，风格跨度特别大，从古代文明的艺术品到西方经典油画都能看到，甚至还有一些中国乾隆年间的瓷器。这让我真正感受到了不同国家的文化差异和艺术魅力。随后，我们敬爱的领队Allen带着小组成员完成了美术馆内的探索任务，结束后还请大家吃了雪糕，简直是“圣人”一般！
今天，我还专门为一幅画作做了简短的英文展示，作品名叫《埃及的第七次灾难》。通过这幅画，我有两个很深的感触：第一，无论人类建造多么宏伟的建筑，发展多么强大的文明，在自然和灾难面前依旧非常渺小——很多事情是我们无法掌控和改变的；第二，当统治者过于固执时，最后承受苦难的往往是普通百姓。因此，上位者一定要体恤民情，审慎决策。这次展示也极大地锻炼了我当众做Presentation的胆量。
下午，我们体验了波士顿颇具盛名的鸭子船游览。原本期待满满，结果行程刚进行一半，天空便突降暴雨。由于天气过于恶劣，游览无法继续，我们不得不提前结束了下午的行程。
虽然下午的旅程被天气打断，但今天的整体收获颇丰。我不仅近距离欣赏了世界级艺术珍品，也学会了如何从画作中汲取智慧，这真是很有意义的一天。
Ian & Mike
营地小记者
波士顿今天天气不算稳定，白天先是阴天，后半段下起了小雨，气温维持在二十二到二十九摄氏度，穿衣没有半点拘束，十分自在。出门前大家都备好水杯、防晒霜还有雨伞，做好万全准备，开启第四天的外出游学。
早上八点到九点，我们全员聚集在学生公寓一楼餐厅吃自助早餐，饭菜种类齐全，吃得十分舒心。吃完早饭大家都主动接满饮用水，方便外出路上随时饮用。九点到九点半，部分同学统一收拾行李，集体搬到新宿舍入住，依次把旧钥匙和随身吊牌交给Vera老师，顺利领到崭新的房间钥匙。整个搬迁过程有条不紊，没人拖沓偷懒，也让我真切体会到，身处集体之中，守规矩、听安排是最基本的本分。
上午十点，我们一同乘车前往波士顿美术博物馆参观学习。抵达场馆后，大家自由分成三个小组分散游览，静下心来欣赏馆内各式各样的艺术藏品。中午我们自行在博物馆内部餐厅解决午饭，每人花二十美元点了汉堡和薯条，外酥里嫩的薯条搭配鲜香肉饼，味道朴实又解馋。
漫步在偌大的美术馆里，我们近距离欣赏到大量经典油画、精致石雕以及世界各地流传下来的艺术佳作。每一幅画作、每一件摆件都沉淀着独属于自己的时代故事，静静伫立观赏，仿佛能够穿越时光，读懂不同地域的人文风情与艺术情怀。
下午两点半，我们乘坐地铁绿线出发，打算去体验当地十分有名的水陆鸭子船。途中因为两位同学没能准时集合，我们一行人原地等候了五六分钟。这件小事看似微不足道，却让我深有感触：集体出行从来都不是一个人的事情，个人的拖延，会耽误所有人的行程，懂得顾及他人、准时守约，是与人相处最珍贵的素养。
就在我们满心期待游玩之时，天空突然下起大雨，鸭子船下水游玩的计划只能无奈取消。一开始心里难免觉得失落，慢慢冷静下来之后也渐渐释怀，生活本就充满各种不确定，计划永远赶不上突如其来的变故，与其满心郁闷，不如放平心态坦然接受，学会随遇而安，也是成长路上一门必修课。
傍晚五点，我们结伴步行十分钟回到公寓，五点半到六点五十，大家在公寓一楼享用丰盛的自助晚餐。一天的行程到此落下帷幕。
这一天一路走来，既见识到异国艺术的独特魅力，开阔了自己的眼界，也在一件件小事里收获成长与道理。游学不只是出门游玩打卡，更是在行走中沉淀自己，在相处中完善自我，每一段平凡的经历，都会慢慢变成藏于内心的力量。
Alan
少年指导员 · 营地小记者
今天是波士顿成长营第四天，我们去了MFA美术馆和鸭子船。
上午搬完宿舍后，我们前往美术馆。我的小组决定完成服务台发放的宾果任务卡。我跟他们说：一小时内完成，午饭我请大家吃冰淇淋。在走廊里穿行寻找目标的过程中，我们都看到了一幅美丽的画作——描绘了摩西召唤雷电击打埃及人，因为法老不肯释放以色列奴隶。那幅画让我们很有感触：即使贵为法老，面对天灾时也显得如此无力和恐惧。纵有无上权力，也无法掌控一切，无法对抗死亡。
下午，营员们亲身体验了波士顿的暴雨——就在鸭子船游览过程中。尽管如此，我们还是通过鸭子船了解了很多波士顿和美国的历史，包括自由之路和市政厅建筑的故事。之后回到宿舍休息，为明天做好准备。
Real education happens outside the textbook —
in every honest conversation and every curious glance.
真正的教育，发生在课本之外，
发生在每一次真诚的对话和每一次好奇的注视中。