My life journey in China

Life is a journey. To see the world and discover ourselves through experience and travel.

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." — Chinese Proverb. Everyone's life has its own story. I have also. I begin my story today when I start my journey to China. A journey that changed my life for the better.

My name is Sabbir, I am from Bangladesh. I came to China in 2018 to pursue my study at Wuxi Institute of Technology, Wuxi City, Jiangsu province. Even though I was been told some negative aspects towards this country which I didn't care. I wanted to see through by myself. I believed China is much better and I wasn't wrong. I'm enjoying my life and can dream up the best possible future in China.

It's been almost three years since the first day I arrived in China. I was thought that I will face immense pressure and difficulties here. I was ready for that, however, it's not like that. The hospitality of Chinese people is outstanding. I feel more comfortable doing anything in here. My Teachers are the best. No matter what circumstances I face here they always help me out. It goes for everyone which really touches my heart. Never less, every single time I can see the latest phase of development in this country. It's hard to digest how incredible the Chinese people are. No matter what hardship they face still they work together. When a nation's people are united for its ultimate goal, no one can stop them. We are seeing this first hand during this pandemic.

China keeps me surprise with its culture and development. It has 5,000 years of rich culture, unlike anything we have ever seen. Chinese people respect their old ways and still following that despite so much modernization that took place. Its balanced society has been achieved under the Chinese Government. Their strong and clear regulations and right development schemes help the country to rise above in the world and soon going to take place the number one strong economic empire.

Back to myself, The Chinese education system is excellent and it really gives me new perspectives and ideas to reshape myself. Not only that but also I learned many things which give me a lot of confidence to do more. I can attend many prestigious competitions so far and achieved many honors. I never thought that I am capable of that kind of works but China changed me. All thanks go to My God, my teachers, and everyone else.

I can still remember when I first came this country. I was nervous, not sure what will happened but I was curious and confidence. Chinese people welcomed me with warm heart and open mind. I able to travel many cities so far in last three years. Suzhou, Changzhou, Nanjing, Suqian, Shanghai, Yixing, Hangzhou and so on. Everywhere the culture and the color of life is different and amazing.

During these three years, I have done so many activities which I can't even count. In my Institute, I able to participate in many competitions. Also participated in many educational and travel videos and short films. Such as Videos about educational WeChat related English video 2019, The Chinese culture of pottery and my journey to china documentary 2020, The cultural journey in Jiangsu video 2019, COVID-19 awareness competition video 2020, and many more.

If I really want to share and talk about my academic awards it won't be done in few words. Thanks to everyone I am having the highest number of awards and certifications among international students in my Institute. Among them, in the 2019 Fifth China Internet and University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship competition won the 3rd prize. Among more than 1,000+ projects from all the Universities in China being in the top three is really something. Again in 2020 won the Silver award in the Online International Invitational Competition of Internet of Things. Represented my own country and winning is really makes me happy. The same year 2020 won 2nd place in the Third Foreign Education Club cup in Jiangsu Province. Won the most prestigious 2020 Jiangsu Youth Friendship Envoy, as the only foreigner Youth Ambassador in the group is a really remarkable achievement I got so far. Also, the latest Certification got from Alibaba group which is Alibaba's Global Youth Training program of Cross-border E-Commerce Talent. Besides all of this, there are many other achievements I have earned with the help of the Wuxi Institute of Technology. The teachers are helpful. No matter what hardship I face they always helped me out from it. The friendly Chinese environment and facilities can give you easy access to catch your dream.

Jiangsu is really a remarkable place. When it comes to education I can say it's one of the top choices by international students. The highest number of best Educational Institutes, vast opportunities in research and explorations, enough facilities, number of scholarships. All this makes it an easy choice. Apart from that Jiangsu is also full of natural beauty, ancient cities, and full of Industries. It's still a growing economic zone which is why the number of foreign ex-pats coming each year and their numbers are increasing. The Taihu Lake is the beautiful creation of Mother Nature. Not only just beauty but it is an important key place in Jiangsu. Economic, habitat, nature everything is connected with this lake. It also makes me happy always.

There is a lot of propaganda we see about China on social media every day but we know the real truth. We live here and experience the best lifestyle we can possibly get from a country like China. We have our freedom of speech and freedom of religion and every civil right as a foreigner. We never feel under pressure by any means. The government took appropriate steps which are for everyone's safety. We have been seen that after the pandemic starts. But in reality, if we maintain these systems it will benefit everyone. Unlike many other countries, citizens don't take it seriously which ends up in massive calamities. The Chinese citizens are very good to understand their well-being. As for that, they follow the rules. As a result, China has the lowest infection rates of COVID-19 today. Without a doubt, I feel safe and sound in China.

I am happy to become part of this great nation which helps to push me toward my life achievement. I really have no words on how to thank the people of China. As Tony Robbins once said — "The only impossible journey is the one you never begin"

I am glad that my journey begins in Jiangsu, China to this beautiful Wuxi city. My journey is not over yet. I am still continuing my life journey to see what else this magnificent country will offer for me in the future.

Let's see, Love you China.

My name is Sabbir, my Chinese name is 沙迪, I am from Bangladesh. I came to China in 2018 to pursue my study at Wuxi Institute of Technology, Wuxi City, Jiangsu province. My hobby is photography, reading, video content creation, writing and traveling. Since my arrival in China, I traveled to many places and got in touch with Chinese culture and its ideals. As an Asian, I do understand deeply the Chinese morals and their ideals. I m passionate to do things I like and do leadership. In the last three years on campus and off-campus I attended numerous events and been honored with different awards and prestigious honorable mentions. Being an active Expat I able to participate in different local programs which shows me the inside of Chinese cultural heritage. I wish to do more and challenge myself to my limits. I want to experience more about the nature and culture of this land. I want to travel more which will satisfy my curiosity about China.

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