Transitioning from the bustling high schools of China to the tranquil campuses of suburban America, my educational journey was not just a geographical leap but a deep dive into cultural exploration. With curiosity about American education and culture, I embarked…
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First Impressions and Revelations: Unveiling the Real America
My initial impression of the United States was quite peculiar. Before arriving in the U.S., I had always imagined that as one of the most developed countries in the world, it would boast clean cityscapes, clear social structures, and positive…
From Hong Kong to the United States
Reflecting on my journey from Hong Kong to the United States for my studies, I initially harbored certain preconceptions about American culture and its academic environment. Coming from a highly commercialized background in a bustling Asian metropolis, my perception was…
How Different Educations Shaped Me As A Qualified College Student
Throughout my academic journey, transitioning from the educational system in China to attending college in the United States presented a fascinating blend of challenges and revelations. This experience not only broadened my academic perspective but also deepened my understanding of…
The Discussion of the Respect and Interaction in Chinese and American Educational Systems
Growing up in China, where my father is a professor, I was instilled with a deep sense of respect for educational authority figures from a very young age. My father emphasized the importance of discipline, punctuality, and the unequivocal respect…
From the “Peach Garden” to the “Garden of Eden”
Co-authors: Liangyu Pang & Yi Luo The warm spring has come, and as I walk through the campus, I suddenly notice the colorful flowers blooming everywhere. A poem suddenly comes to mind, “Suddenly I came upon a peach blossom forest.”…
Exploring the Misunderstanding of Chinese Language
I’m from China, and I’m going to talk about one cultural aspect of my home country that people outside of my country misunderstand: Chinese is really hard to learn. The idea that Chinese is hard might be originated from the…
From the “Peach Garden” to the “Garden of Eden”
Co-authors: Yi Luo & Liangyu Pang The warm spring has come, and as I walk through the campus, I suddenly notice the colorful flowers blooming everywhere. A poem suddenly comes to mind, “Suddenly I came upon a peach blossom forest.”…
YOLO
The second when the plane started shaking as it accelerated on the track, I held my breath. I knew it’s probably gonna be a while till the next time I go back to China. I’ve heard many people say that…
My Evolving Perception of American Culture
My Evolving Perception of American Culture My impression of America at the beginning was shaped by my experience of New York City, a bustling urban jungle that never seemed to rest. Everywhere I looked, the sky was sliced into strips…