Name: Annie Duncan
Country: Australia
Occupaton: Scientist
Interests: Art House movies, learning languages, sitting on boards of not-for-profit organizations.   

"I love learning Chinese"

Q: How are you finding your studies in China?
A: I love learning Chinese. We learn so much more doing an intensive course in the country than 1.5 hrs/week in Australia .

Q: What do you find most interesting about Shanghai?
A: The contrast. We knew the western are very modern life and just next door the very Chinese and quite ancient culture still alive. It is fascinating I find the Chinese people very friendly very helpful to waiguoren.

Q: What advice/tips would you give to others who plan to come and study in China?
A: For me, coming to stay in China is quite a shock. I suggest students do some Chinese study (however little) helpful coming here. The shock of a new country+ new school is very great.