Reading and thinking to read the article and work with a partner to analyze the structures in the underline sentences, use the tip for help. Welcome C, L, A business student building bridges. Six months ago, nineteen year old C, L, A said goodbye to her family and friends and go to the plane for london. IT was the first time that he had left china. I was very excited, but also quite nervous. I didn't know what to expect. C, L, A recalled. C, L, A is staying for a business qualification at a university in china and has come to our university on a year long exchange program. I chose the exchange program because I wanted to learn about global business and improve my english. My ambition is to set up a business in china after graduation, he explained. At first, sale had to adapt to life in a different country. You have to get used to a whole new life, SHE said. I had to learn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didn't know the english names for. When I got lost, I had to ask passes by for help, but people here speak fast and use words i'm not familiar with. I ask them to repeat themselves a lot. Although some foreign students live in cabs accommodation, CIA chose to live with a host family who can help with her adaptation to the new culture. When I miss home, I feel comforted to have a second family, C, L, A said. When there's something I don't know or understand, I can ask them. They're also keen to learn about china. Laura, the daughter of my host family, wants to study in china in the future. We take turns to cook each evening. They really love my thried tomatoes and eggs. Laura says he always feels hungry when SHE smells IT, so I taught her, had to cook IT too. Another chAllenge for C, L, A is the academic requirements. The first time that he had to write an essay, her tutor explained that he must acknowledge what other people had said if SHE cited their ideas, but that he mainly wanted to know what he thought. C, L, A was confused because he thought he knew less than other people. Her tutor advised her to read lots of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own. C, L, A also found many courses included students participation in class. As part of the final result, students need to generate ideas, offer examples, apply concepts and raise questions as well as give presentations. At first, C, L, A had no idea what he should say, but what surprised her was that SHE found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks. My presentation on traditional chinese art was a great success, which boosted my confidence. He said. I'll use these skills back home for presentations. They'll help me build a strong business in the future. Now, halfway through her exchange year, C, L, A, feels much more at home in the U. K. What seems strange before now appears quite Normal to her. Engaging in british culture has helped, SHE said, as well as studying hard, i've been involved in social activities. British people are fascinated by our culture and eager to learn more about IT, so i'm keen to share my culture with them. While i'm learning about business, i'm also acting as a cultural messenger, building a bridge between us. We will follow the a lay's progress in later editions, but for now, we wish her all the best.