DonnyWang
Nov 29, 2011
Undergraduate / 'As a Culture mixer.' - Essay [5]
Each of my grandparents comes from four different cities, and I was born in Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia in mainland China. I spent most time of my childhood in the city; it was a good opportunity for me to get in touch with the history and traditions of the Mongolian people and Muslim Culture. When I was 7 years old, my parents moved to Beijing, China, for their jobs. As a result, I needed to travel from one city to another constantly. At a very young age, I considered myself a perpetual newcomer who needed to try to adapt to new worlds of wonders.
The same story took place when I was a freshman in high school. Some part of my family moved to Calgary, Canada, and they made a decision to send me to America to have a better education.
To be honest, as a "culture shocker", this experience was not really exhilarating for me. There are many hardships if you are not familiar with that country you live in. I still have many problems and conflicts even though I have been living in the United States for two years. However, being an international student has been a very precious experience in my life. There are always people who help me and take care of me when I have a difficult time. Having relationships with great and helpful people has been good for me. I especially appreciate my parents, and am most thankful to them. They are valuable advisors because they supported me to study aboard so I can see the world with open eyes. They always respect my opinion and plans for my future. I certainly can believe they are always my supporters in my entire life.
When I moved to Vermont from China, I felt I had come to a new world. This area has many differences from my home country. At first, I was afraid to communicate with people in English, even though I had visited the United States before. My friends in school and church helped me to improve my English skills and understand the American culture. Eventually, I realized it is really interesting to meet a diverse range of people in a new place.
From a "culture shocker" to a "culture mixer", I learned, gained, became more mature no longer afraid adapt to the new world. My future is now planned, and I am sure that I want to be a part of international relations workers by using my advantage of understanding diverse cultures.
Equipped with all my former experiences, I am ready to accept every potential challenge in your university.
Each of my grandparents comes from four different cities, and I was born in Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia in mainland China. I spent most time of my childhood in the city; it was a good opportunity for me to get in touch with the history and traditions of the Mongolian people and Muslim Culture. When I was 7 years old, my parents moved to Beijing, China, for their jobs. As a result, I needed to travel from one city to another constantly. At a very young age, I considered myself a perpetual newcomer who needed to try to adapt to new worlds of wonders.
The same story took place when I was a freshman in high school. Some part of my family moved to Calgary, Canada, and they made a decision to send me to America to have a better education.
To be honest, as a "culture shocker", this experience was not really exhilarating for me. There are many hardships if you are not familiar with that country you live in. I still have many problems and conflicts even though I have been living in the United States for two years. However, being an international student has been a very precious experience in my life. There are always people who help me and take care of me when I have a difficult time. Having relationships with great and helpful people has been good for me. I especially appreciate my parents, and am most thankful to them. They are valuable advisors because they supported me to study aboard so I can see the world with open eyes. They always respect my opinion and plans for my future. I certainly can believe they are always my supporters in my entire life.
When I moved to Vermont from China, I felt I had come to a new world. This area has many differences from my home country. At first, I was afraid to communicate with people in English, even though I had visited the United States before. My friends in school and church helped me to improve my English skills and understand the American culture. Eventually, I realized it is really interesting to meet a diverse range of people in a new place.
From a "culture shocker" to a "culture mixer", I learned, gained, became more mature no longer afraid adapt to the new world. My future is now planned, and I am sure that I want to be a part of international relations workers by using my advantage of understanding diverse cultures.
Equipped with all my former experiences, I am ready to accept every potential challenge in your university.