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Chinese college student Rencheng Shu traveled halfway around the world to witness the Chicago Bears’ NFC Championship loss and a record snowstorm that dumped nearly 2 feet of snow on Glen Ellyn.
But, he said, his trip was well worth it.
Shu, 21, a student majoring in electronic information and technology from Qujing, China, finished up a four-week internship earlier this month working in various departments of Glen Ellyn School District 41. His visit was sponsored by the Glen Ellyn-based Global Education Association, which brings over students and teachers for cultural exchange purposes.
Since his internship began Jan. 16, he said he’s learned a lot culturally and professionally.
When did you learn English?
Starting in fourth grade.
What is your favorite food?
American or Chinese food. I like the hot dogs here.
How have you been adapting to the culture here in America?
It’s a little difficult for me to get used to the culture … it’s too different from China.
What are some of these differences?
The classes in China are so serious. The students are so quiet and listen to the teacher but … students here have good personality and they’re always asking questions. They can do something they want to do. But, in China (they can’t).
How big are your classrooms in China?
It’s much larger because we have much people. In my class, we have more than 50 students.
How are your accommodations different here than in China?
We have no dishwasher (in China). Only very rich people can have an apartment like this. It’s very spacious.
What’s the most memorable experience you’ve had in your four-week internship?
Snow storm and the football game. I never thought so many people here liked football and wear the shirts and hats. I think it’s very good but in China we didn’t have that.
What team were you rooting for during the Super Bowl?
The Steelers because Green Bay Packers beat (the) Bears.
What did you think of the snow storm?
I’ve never seen so much snow in my life. A storm … seldom happens in China.
What has been your favorite part of your internship?
The children in the school. Some kids say hello to me and I can’t remember (all) their names.
Chinese college student Rencheng Shu traveled halfway around the world to witness the Chicago Bears’ NFC Championship loss and a record snowstorm that dumped nearly 2 feet of snow on Glen Ellyn.
But, he said, his trip was well worth it.
Shu, 21, a student majoring in electronic information and technology from Qujing, China, finished up a four-week internship earlier this month working in various departments of Glen Ellyn School District 41. His visit was sponsored by the Glen Ellyn-based Global Education Association, which brings over students and teachers for cultural exchange purposes.
Since his internship began Jan. 16, he said he’s learned a lot culturally and professionally.
When did you learn English?
Starting in fourth grade.
What is your favorite food?
American or Chinese food. I like the hot dogs here.
How have you been adapting to the culture here in America?
It’s a little difficult for me to get used to the culture … it’s too different from China.
What are some of these differences?
The classes in China are so serious. The students are so quiet and listen to the teacher but … students here have good personality and they’re always asking questions. They can do something they want to do. But, in China (they can’t).
How big are your classrooms in China?
It’s much larger because we have much people. In my class, we have more than 50 students.
How are your accommodations different here than in China?
We have no dishwasher (in China). Only very rich people can have an apartment like this. It’s very spacious.
What’s the most memorable experience you’ve had in your four-week internship?
Snow storm and the football game. I never thought so many people here liked football and wear the shirts and hats. I think it’s very good but in China we didn’t have that.
What team were you rooting for during the Super Bowl?
The Steelers because Green Bay Packers beat (the) Bears.
What did you think of the snow storm?
I’ve never seen so much snow in my life. A storm … seldom happens in China.
What has been your favorite part of your internship?
The children in the school. Some kids say hello to me and I can’t remember (all) their names.
