Collaboration on Culture and Technology with Chenlei Song By: Ashley Dingle & Kimberly Ferris

About Chenlei Song 23 years old 23 years old First came to the U.S. last month First came to the U.S. last month He attended a University in China, then transferred to China. He attended a University in China, then transferred to China. Studying for his Finance Master Degree Studying for his Finance Master Degree

Home City Eastern China Eastern China Hangzhou Hangzhou Light snowfall in winters, hot summers Light snowfall in winters, hot summers Lots of tourism Lots of tourism West Lake, very famous. West Lake, very famous.

Education in China Education in China Classes lasted from 8:00AM – 5:00PM Classes lasted from 8:00AM – 5:00PM 45 minute classes, 10 minute breaks in between 45 minute classes, 10 minute breaks in between 3 hours of study at night for homework 3 hours of study at night for homework Monday-Fridays, sometimes on Saturdays Monday-Fridays, sometimes on Saturdays

Education in China No uniforms No uniforms Exam taken after high school to see if you can go to a university Exam taken after high school to see if you can go to a university Parents pay for all the schooling Parents pay for all the schooling Co-ed schools Co-ed schools

Language Started to learn English in Middle School Started to learn English in Middle School English is taught starting in Kindergarten now English is taught starting in Kindergarten now Speaks Chinese, English and some Japanese Speaks Chinese, English and some Japanese Speaks to family in Chinese Speaks to family in Chinese

Technology in the Classroom Students did not have computers in the classroom Students did not have computers in the classroom Teachers had one in front of the class Teachers had one in front of the class Similar to how our high schools are Similar to how our high schools are Started using computers in middle school Started using computers in middle school

Technology Technology such as cell phones, cameras and lap tops are very common in China Technology such as cell phones, cameras and lap tops are very common in China He needed a lap top when coming to S.N.H.U. He needed a lap top when coming to S.N.H.U. Uses lap tops mostly for games and Uses lap tops mostly for games and Technological devices are more expensive in China Technological devices are more expensive in China

Miscellaneous Facts Enjoys Basketball Plans on staying in the U.S. after getting his Master’s Does not care for American food Has seen the Great Wall of China Lives on Campus He has his license in China but he must take a new test to drive in the U.S. Does not like pets

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