52. Is there anything you dont like about your studies?

Generally I like my subjects, but I hate the examination system. There are too many examinations, and most of the time we have to memorize lots of things in books. Im not very good at that and I find its a waste of time and energy. Other than that, I quite enjoy my time at school.

53. How do you like your life in the Peoples University?

a. I dont like it very much. The dormitorys very crowded, the food is tasteless and my teachers arent very inspiring. When I was a high school student, I was looking forward to university life so much. Im quite disappointed, because its really not what I expected.

b. I like it a lot. Sometimes it is a little hard to live in the university, but I have made many good friends and I enjoy my major. It was hard at first to live apart from my parents, but I think that it has been a good change for me. I am much more independent and more able to deal with troubles on my own. My courses are mostly interesting too, so Im glad that I chose the major I did.

54. What do you think of the training you got in the university?

a. I think most of my courses will be helpful in the future. My university has tried very hard to keep up to date with the latest developments in our field. There were some compulsory classes that I didnt like, such as politics and history, but overall, I think I was provided with a pretty good education. I dont think its possible to learn everything you need to know in a future career, but Im satisfied my courses have given me a good start.

b. I dont think it was very good. There were some compulsory classes that I had no interest in. Also, our facilities were not very modern, so there were many things we couldnt do.

55. How was your high school experience?

I had a good high school experience because I was at a good school, and I made so many good friends there. I think I was lucky to have good teachers

I think my high school experience was not a happy one because I seemed to always be under a lot of pressure, and for some reason I always seemed to have bad luck. When I got to University my luck started to improve.

Work Questions

56. Where do you work?

I work in the main office of Motorola. Its near the Lufthansa Centre, by the third ring road and Liangmahe road in Beijing. Ive been there since 1985.