“One thing I would tell a future exchange student is to be open and try as much as possible, and at the same time be sure you are having fun and are comfortable with what you are doing.  There is no need to force yourself to do something if you don’t feel comfortable.”

“Hanging out with my host family at the cottage by the lake is the most interesting thing I’ve done in America.  Tubing, playing beach volleyball… everything is so much fun by Lake Michigan!”

“American school is easier and has more after-school activities than in China.  Living with a host family enabled me to have a real experience of living in an American family and learn some real American culture.”

“School in the US is more flexible than in China.  There are a lot of opportunities.  You can select classes that you like and plan your own schedule.  America is a country which is inclusive and open.  Be confident at school and that may help you fit in with American students and be willing to try everything you like.”

“I like American people.  They are so kind and polite.  They are always nice to others and even great to strangers.  They are also happy to help you when you are troubled.”

“American school is different than in China because the school time is shorter so that students have more time to enjoy life and develop their after-school activities.  Students’ class schedules are decided by themselves, which gives students more freedom in choosing their preferred subjects to study.”

“It’s hard to express my gratefulness to Rottech using words.  You will never know the greatness of the experience unless you try it yourself.  It was the courage I gained from Rottech’s exchange program that gave me the motivation to explore more unknown things both academically and culturally!”