"Welcome, Xie Lei!" Business Student Building Bridges
Six months ago, Xie Lei boarded a place for London. It was the first time she (leave) home. She went to a university to study for a business qualification and chose exchange programme because she wanted to learn about (globe) business. She was (ambition) to set up a business after graduation.
At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. She chose to live with a host family, who can help with her (adapt) to the new culture. When she missed home, she felt (comfort) to have a second family. Also Xie Lei had to satisfy academic requirements. Her tutor told her to acknowledge other people had said if she cited their ideas, and advised her to read lots of information in order to form wise opinion of her own.
Now halfway through her exchange way, Xie Lei felt much more at home in the UK. She said (engage) in British culture had helped and that she had (involve) in social activities. She also said while learning about business, she was acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge the two countries.
