11 core questions

1. What kind of government is in charge of your home country, how did it affect your life and how has democracy in America been a change?

- The Communist Party is in charge of China. There is only one political party in China. So almost everything in China is decided by the Communist Party. I am envious of the democracy. People in USA can decide event together while everything is controlled by the Communist Party. 

2.Can you describe a typical day for a child in your country?

-   Students in China are all under a lot of stress. There are too many people in China which let students try to do better than others to get a good job. Student may get up at 6:30 and they have to reach school at 7:30. The class is over at 4:30. After supper, they need to do the homework for about 3-4 hours, then they go to sleep. The typical day is simple but busy and boring.

3. What religious holidays or other cultural events do you or others celebrate; can you explain your traditions for each?

-    Chinese celebrate Chinese New year by letting off fireworks, visiting relatives and eating spring rolls. Chinese celebrate Mid-autumn festival by watching full moon and having mooncakes. Chinese celebrate Lantern Festival to having dumplings with family. Chinese celebrate Dragon Boat Festival by racing dragon bosts and having zongzi. Chinese celebrate the Double Ninth Festival by climbing mountains and having double ninth cakes.
 
4 Do you have any daily rituals in regards to your religious beliefs?

-    I do not have any  religious beliefs. 

5. What are the typical greetings in your culture and what do they mean?

-   In China, people usually shake hands when they meet. Shaking hands is the most common way of greeting.  In order to show special respect, such as to elderly people or government officials, a slight bow might be given. The elderly people may pat the children's shoulder or cheek to show their affection. 

6. What different modes of transportation are used in your country?

 - In China, bicycle used to be the most popular mode of transportation. Nowadays, there are more and more cars which makes the transportation be very crowded. Many people choose subway because it's fast and people can control the time how long they may take. Motor bike, electromobile, bus and magnetic suspension are also be used.


7. Which country`s food do you like the most? What are the similarities and differences between it and your own culture`s food?

-  I like Japanese food best. Chinese food and Japanese food are similar because of the similar culture background.    The staple food are both rice. The major difference is Japanese food has fresh sashimi while most Chinese food is cooked before eating.  Japanese food is very exquisite and delicious. This is why I like it.

8.  How would you describe famous sports in your country?

-    In China, table-tennis may be the most famous and popular sports. Each sports facility may have a table-tennis room. Elderly people and children all play it. I trained for table-tennis for 7 years. I sometimes play it now when I am free. My father is also good at it. We often play it together.

9.  At what age do you start school? Are you under a lot of stress in school??

-    I started school when I was eight years old. Students in China are all under a lot of stress. There are too many people in China which let students try to do better than others to get a good job. Students do a lot of homework every day. They may have extra homeword given by their parents. They do not even have much time to have a rest during the weekend.

10. Could you tell me a secret about yourself that very few people here know about and that shows us well, who you are and what you stand for?

-   I always feel lucky about myself. My grandpa is an orphan. He was abandoned on the street when he was a baby. He was raised by a kind couple. If no one helped him, I may not come to this world. 


 11. What could SCSU do to make your stay on campus better?

-  I prefer a dormitory having a large room. The dormitory on campus is small as far as I am concerned. The Internet is not very stable. Sometimes, the computer can not even be connected to the Internet. There is only one kitchen on each floor which makes it very crowded at the meal time. It's a little bit unconvenient.