American Relations And Chinese Studies

I intend to continue learning Mandarin Chinese at Messiah College. Utilizing the multifaceted Chinese program at Messiah College I will have the opportunity to study Chinese art, history, and business. I will also have the opportunity to converse with native Chinese speakers. This exposure will aid me in becoming more familiar with how words are pronounced and communicate with the 1.3 billion people living in China. At Messiah, I will have the ability to study abroad in China for a semester. Studying in China would be a significant blessing because I will have the opportunity to experience the Chinese culture and the language of China first

Since 1899, America has maintained an open door policy with China. Throughout the years, relations between the United States and China have changed with several effects on both countries caused by the open door policy.

Every time I come home from college, my family and I would go out to yumcha or, as directly translated from Cantonese, to “drink tea. However, drinking tea is only one component of yumcha. To yumcha is to converse with company over a meal of many small dishes and hot tea. Going yumcha is social activity brought to the United States by the people from the Guangdong region of China, also known as Cantonese people. When they immigrated to the United States, yumcha became an important tradition because it also enabled Cantonese parents to socialize their children into the Chinese culture through the language and social practices involved in the meal and the ritual and meaning surrounding the tea. However, to Chinese-Americans such as myself, going yumcha with native Chinese people also emphasized my American identity due to my food choices. Yet when I go yumcha with non-Chinese people, I become distinctly aware of my Chinese identity when they fail the language or rituals of this tradition. The only time when I do not feel alienated during yumcha is when I go with my other

Being born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, I was exposed to many different cultures. A few of which were Hispanics and German. They both had different languages and customs. My mom would take us to a festival in San Antonio yearly that was called the “Texas Folklife Festival”. There, our family would experience many different cultures with singing, dancing, food, art, and language. Our family enjoyed learning about the different places others came from and how they celebrated their heritage. Learning to appreciate where others came from and their back ground, gave me a better appreciation for differences.

We lived in such a small, culturally varied town, there were many opportunities to overhear conversations in another language. It was mostly Spanish, but our neighborhood was situated directly in the hood, so many languages through the area speaking their own languages, such as English, Chinese, Tagalog and more. The surrounding area was also the residence of many Asians, White, Asian and African American people. I grew accustomed to hearing their language spoken, as well as knowing a lot about their culture. As you can see, I’ve been exposed to a variety of languages and situations, people and places. I hope that by furthering my knowledge of other languages, cultures, and people, I can overcome many of the prejudices that I have learned from parents, friends, or associations. I hope that one day I’ll be able to interact with people of all different races.

The products of China played a role in the way the United States came about and how their identity was created and solidified. China was seen as influential and beneficial for the Americans through trade and customs that they brought along with them. Some individuals have traveled over to the United States for the Gold Rush and others just wanted a better life for their future and for their families’ future. There were other convincing reasons that pushed the Chinese to migrate away from their hometown into a new environment as well.

When I meet someone new, this was the typical conversation. At the age of 5, I knew I was different from the other children in my kindergarten class - especially since I attend a private catholic school. My appearance consists of monochrome colors; black hair, black eyes, and pale white skin. My image is rather dull compared to the blonde hair, blue eyed girls that automatically fit in anywhere. In addition to my appearance, my lack of ability to speak or understand English made me feel even more out of place. I eventually picked up enough English by 1st grade to “blend in” with my classmates.

Cities, towns, and, more generally, places, are living organisms. Similar to those living within and outside it, a city interacts with other living beings, creating change and taking change. The symbiosis between the places and those within the place can be mutualistic or parasitic, beneficial to both or harmful to one.

The influence China is having on the United States is extraordinary. As America continues to drastically import and purchase from China, China is purchasing and investing in valuable American assets. Some of these assets include energy, entertainment, food, aviation, minerals, land and other businesses. Although we operate in a global economy, the positive short-term gains by American companies selling to foreign investors may lead to negative long-term consequences. Countries such as China are literally buying tangible assets on American soil. This trend could affect commercial prices, resources, supply and demand. When a foreign company or individual owns rights to assets in the Unites States, American citizens could be subject to their conditions. Americans could be at the mercy of market conditions set forth by an entity to whom we are directly competing with on a global scale. For better or worse, China has great influence on inflation, monetary policy and acquisition within our own borders.

The depth of my cultural understanding is accumulated with the diverse norms and beliefs surrounding my country. I was born in Merced, California, a city full of culturally mixed ethnicities and traditions. My family taught me to embrace my cultural background as early as the years of my infancy. My parents believed that the sole route to input my nation’s traditions into my soon diverse mind was to teach me my nation’s primary language. Punjabi became my first and only language during the years of my early childhood. The challenges that exceeded after it became an important aspect that endorsed motivation and determination in my life. My first step in Kindergarten showed my parents that enrooting only one culture would not suffice in any nation. The language barrier between me and the other students enriched characteristics of timidness and shyness. The other students feared my cultural distinction and left me to play alone. Though this experience was difficult, it taught my parents and I to extend our culturally nativities and accept the divergent societies in America. Eventually, English became my primary language as the years of middle school taught me to adapt to the language. An accent had left my English language but impacted my Punjabi language as

Born in New York City with a family that emigrated from Morocco, I grew up (and currently live in) a predominantly Hispanic and African-American neighborhood. Inevitably, I frequently felt that I wasn’t quite connected with either my own culture or the cultures of my school peers, teachers, and community.

This quote means that Win in China brings more influences in China than in America. Comparing to the prizes America has, the prizes are enormous in China. As a result, there are more people in China want to join this TV Show, and to learn the value behind. In America, the prize is a job and a paycheck, however, in china, the price were money. “The ultimate victor would receive 10 million yuan, or nearly $1.3 million. The runner-up would get 7 million yuan, and the three other finalists would get 5 million yuan apiece” (103). It is unusual have to this amount of prizes in America, and as a result, there are more people would like to join Win in China. The enormous prizes bring people to join the TV Show, which contains a capitalism way of thinking.

American and Chinese society are wide varieties and fascinating. Both Chinese and Americans have similarities and differences with food and etiquette. For example, both cultures dine with family. Americans and Chinese share dinner with family and friends. Another similarity is both cultures have large varieties of food to choose from at dinner. For instance they put food on the table and hope it's enough for everyone. Finally both societies have conversations during meals. In other words they talk about what happened to them during the day. Food and etiquette are two of many things that both cultures differ from.

The rise of China calls for programs to expose our young generation and their teachers to cross-cultural experiences, engage with their peers in dialogues, and full immersion opportunities in China. As a result, their cross-cultural skills, knowledge of China and a global awareness will grow, which will

Last year after hearing of Yale Young Global Scholars program in Beijing, contentment felt all over me. The truth is I was always obsessed about China. I could never wait a time I would have my feet in the world‘s biggest city. Beijing connected along with Yale University had my imaginations right. Learning, interacting with new diverse cultures, experiencing college life, and so many other were stories form a friend who got into the program last year. Time could not fasten until I saw the application form online and immediately created an account.