Xi’an Jiaotong University
Meeting with local students
Andrew Roberts
One of the highlights of the trip was meeting with some local university students. We ended up visiting several different colleges in the various cities we visited, each time giving a presentation about our school and listening to a presentation by the Chinese students about theirs.Xi’an Jiaotong University was one of on the list. It was often the case that we were all shocked at how proficient they were in English. They were all incredibly hospitable and so excited to just be meeting Americans. We all felt like celebrities. I really enjoyed helping them practice their English, and being able to practice the little knowledge I have of Mandarin with them. Many Americans today are under the impression that the Chinese hate us. Nothing could be further from the truth. While at the political level our nations may have some differences, the average Chinese person is extremely interested in everything American. I found that they were all extremely friendly and happy people.
Kent Hu
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